Risk Factors for an Elective or Emergency Oxygenator Exchange
This study summary investigates the risk factors and predictors for both elective and emergency oxygenator exchanges.
AI to the Rescue: Making Blood Transfusions More Efficient and Personalized
The cardiovascular medical profession is undeniably marked by constant evolutions and breakthroughs. One such paradigm-shifting development we’re observing is in a necessary […]
ECMO Circuit Change
Common reasons for replacing the ECMO circuit include the buildup of blood clots, with or without an increase in Delta P. This condition can be linked to the activation of the coagulation process and inflammation, such as a rise in D-Dimer levels and a decrease in fibrinogen levels (less than 2).
Robotic-assisted surgery in pediatrics
Over the past few years, laparoscopic procedures have been proven safe and valuable for both adults and children. They have shown to reduce hospital stays, result in smaller surgical scars, and expedite recovery.
Best Practices in Cold Hemagglutination
During hypothermic cardiopulmonary bypass, when cold blood cardioplegia is utilized, there is a potential risk of red blood cell agglutination. This agglutination […]
Exciting Announcement: 2023 Sanibel Symposium Sessions Now Available on YouTube!
Dear Perfusion.com Community, We are thrilled to bring you some exciting news! The highly anticipated 2023 Sanibel Symposium sessions are now available […]
Packed Red Cells – Droned to Your Doorstep
By Luc Puis In a previous post on this website, we reported on the use of drones to deliver AEDs on the […]
Perfusion.com Cardiovascular News Roundup: January 3, 2023
Weekly roundup of interesting reads for the perfusion community, this week including new reviews, COVID trials, transplant news, and interesting findings on blood groups.
Robots in Medicine? – Yes, but Also No.
By Luc Puis Are robots taking over the world? Probably, yes, but before we reach singularity, we might use them for the […]
Sanibel Symposium 2023
If you’re a perfusion professional looking to immerse yourself in a weekend of high-tech learning, then the 12th annual Sanibel Symposium conference […]
Perfusion.com Cardiovascular News Roundup: December 20, 2022
Weekly roundup of interesting reads for the perfusion community, this week including new reviews, COVID trials, transplant news, and interesting findings on blood groups.
Perfusion.com Cardiovascular News Roundup: November 22, 2022
Weekly roundup of interesting reads for the perfusion community, this week including new reviews, COVID trials, transplant news, and interesting findings on blood groups.