Cardiac Surgery Simulation - Part II: Cannulation.

Our group has previously described how dedicated practice outside the operating room can improve surgical technique and enhance intraoperative performance. We have also recently developed a "do-it-yourself" simulator to practice a variety of operative scenarios in cardiac surgery. This video tutorial demonstrates our Cannulation Module, which is designed to hone skills in aortic, right atrial, left ventricular vent, and bicaval cannulation for cardiopulmonary bypass.