2010 Survey on Cell Phone Use While Performing Cardiopulmonary Bypass
In professions such as perfusion, where clinical vigilance is essential to patient care, the potential distraction of cell phones may be especially problematic.
Retrograde Autologous Priming Reduces Transfusion Requirements in Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
The hypothesis was tested whether retrograde autologous priming (RAP) of the cardiopulmonary bypass system, compared to a standard primed system (NON-RAP group), results in less haemodilution and less transfusion of packed red blood cells.
Temperature Management and Monitoring Practices During Adult Cardiac Surgery Under Cardiopulmonary Bypass: Results of a Canadian National Survey
The purpose of the present study was to examine current temperature management and monitoring practices during adult cardiac surgery using CPB in Canada.
Platelet Rich Plasma in Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair: A Prospective RCT Study, 2-year Follow-up
Local application of autologous platelet rich plasma (PRP) improves tendon healing in patients undergoing arthroscopic rotator cuff repair.
Thoratec Dual Drive Console Malfunction – Sometimes it’s a Zebra (EP Video)
James Reagor presents a case report on a Thoratec DDC console malfunction (19:25 minutes).
Coping with Congenital Heart Disease (EP Video)
Chris Barbant discusses coping with a child who has congenital heart disease (25.52 minutes).
Anticoagulation Strategies for Long Term Support (EP Video)
Linda Mongero discusses anticoagulation strategies for long term ECMO support (33:58 minutes).