Table 1 Example of a checklist
Checklist aortic stenosis | |
|---|---|
A. | Procedural steps intra-operatively |
A1. | Sternotomy |
A2. | Opening of the pericardium |
A3. | Connection to heart-lung-machine |
A4. | Removal of native valve |
A5. | Valve-replacement |
Points (max. 5): | |
B. | Likelihood of success |
B1. | 50% chance of prolonging the patient’s life |
Points (max. 1): | |
C. | Procedural steps post-operatively |
C1. | Insertion of suction drainage |
C2. | Step-down care (intensive, normal, rehab) |
Points (max. 2): | |
D. | General main complications |
D1. | Superficial infection of the incision |
D2. | Bleeding |
D3. | Cutaneous nerve damage |
D4. | Pain |
D5. | Wound healing defects |
Points (max. 5): | |
E. | Specific main complications |
E1. | Pneumothorax |
E2. | Heart rhythm disturbances |
E3. | Myocardial infarction |
E4. | Mediastinitis |
E4. | Endocarditis |
E5. | Pericardial effusion/tamponade |
E6. | Ischemic stroke |
Points (max. 7): | |
TOTAL POINTS (max. 20): | |