Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences

D.M Degree Examination – JULY-2018

Time: Three Hours Max. Marks: 100 Marks
Cardiac Anaesthesia - PAPER – IV
QP Code: 9199
Your answers should be specific to the questions asked.
Draw neat, labeled diagrams wherever necessary. Answer all questions

LONG ESSAY (These questions carry 10 marks each) 10 X 10 = 100 Marks

1. Surviving sepsis guidelines

2. Weaning from mechanical ventilation

3. Current guidelines of advanced cardiac life support

4. What are the CNS complications after CPB? Discuss neuroprotective strategies.

5. Peripartum cardiomyopathy

6. Discuss advantages and disadvantages of minimally invasive cardiac surgery.

7. ARDS and acute lung injury

8. Patient selection and indications for hybrid procedures

9. Updates on dual antiplatelet therapy

10. Discuss recent developments in the management of end stage cardiac failure.

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