Use of a Cardiopulmonary Machine to Do the Work of the Heart

question 45

Short Answer

Use of a cardiopulmonary machine to do the work of the heart during open-heart surgery is ____________________ circulation.

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Definitions:

Vicarious Liability

A legal principle holding one party responsible for the actions of another, based on the relationship between the parties.

Negligent Hiring

A legal claim made against an employer when an employee causes harm, alleging the employer should have known the employee was a risk.

Employee

An individual who works part-time or full-time under a contract of employment, providing their services in exchange for compensation.

Independent Contractor

An individual or entity contracted to perform work for another party without being subject to the hiring party's control over the details of the work's performance.