A natural disaster is when events such as earthquakes, mudslides, floods or wildfires affect people. Despite our inability to control these events, we can plan and prepare for them to minimize damage when they do happen. Below are brief explanations of disasters that are common in California. Follow the links to more information about a specific disaster.
When this happens the patient is said to be on bypass.. The person who operates the machine is called a perfusionist. Before and while your child is on bypass, a blood-thinning drug will be administered to prevent blood clots from forming.
The heart-lung machine is medical equipment that provides cardiopulmonary bypass, or mechanical circulatory support of the heart and lungs.he heart-lung machine is invaluable during this time since the patient is unable to maintain blood flow to the lungs or the body. In critical care units and cardiac catheterization laboratories, the heart-lung machine is used to support.