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Recommended local requirements to support training
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Cardiac surgery must
take place in theatres equipped to a high standard
for anaesthesia
and monitoring with facilities for cardiopulmonary bypass and mechanical support
of the circulation.
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Rapid access to biochemistry and haematology services.
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Each cardiac unit must have a consultant anaesthetist
with dedicated responsibility for cardiac anaesthetic
services.
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There must be appropriate support facilities provided.
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Extensive patient monitoring is required.
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Adequate critical care facilities must be provided
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There must be resident medical staff cover of the
intensive care unit
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There must be an ongoing, adequately resourced, audit
programme.
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On-site pulmonary function laboratory facilities
must be available.
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Patients must be managed in an area equipped and
staffed to a high standard.
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Patients may routinely return to a high dependency
care facility, however, supporting intensive care
facilities should also be easily accessible.
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Pain relief and other clinical protocols must be clearly defined.
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