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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): | |
