Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Bypass Adaptations for Long-Term Survival of Baboons Undergoing Pulmonary Artery Replacement
In the evaluation of pulmonary artery tissue engineered heart valves (TEHVs), pediatric CPB methods are adapted to accommodate the animals’ unique physiology enabling survival up to 6 months until elective sacrifice.
Improving Cardiopulmonary Bypass: Does Continuous Blood Gas Monitoring Have a Role to Play?
The CDI ™ 500 (Terumo Cardiovascular Systems, Ann Arbor, MI) is an in-line blood gas monitoring device that has been used in clinical practice for over a decade. Few randomized studies have evaluated the value of this device with respect to improved perfusion management.
Monitoring Microemboli During Cardiopulmonary Bypass with the EDAC® Quantifier
The purpose of this preliminary study is to assess the incidence of GME during bypass surgery and determine if increased GME counts were associated with specific events during bypass surgery.
Modified Surface Coatings and their Effect on Drug Adsorption within the Extracorporeal Life Support Circuit
The purpose of this study was to determine if a tubing coating process affects fentanyl or morphine Sulfate adsorption.
Blood Temperature Management and Gaseous Microemboli
This study examines the air-handling capabilities of a cardiopulmonary bypass circuit and correlates blood temperatures with microemboli loads proximal and distal to the arterial line filter within the circuit.
Is the Air Handling Capability of the Quadrox D Pump Dependent within an ECMO Circuit? An In Vitro Study
We aimed to determine if the air handling capability of the Quadrox D oxygenator was dependent upon whether it was used in conjunction with a centrifugal or roller pump; and if application of a Pall air eliminating filter (AEF) would prevent circuit air introduction from intravenous infusions.
Continuous Hyperthermic Peritoneal Perfusion (EP Video)
Vijetha Reddy discusses continuous hyperthermic peritoneal perfusion for cancer therapy (16:28 minutes).
Improved Fluid Management & A Lower Anticoagulation Protocol (EP Video)
Patrick Treanor discusses fluid management and anticoagulation in bypass surgery (43 minutes).
A Fresh New Look at Pump Blood (EP Video)
Ty Walker discusses a new method to process and return pump blood (28 minutes).
GME, Vacuum & A Little Blood Management (Video CME)
The is a video CME module from the Mechaisms 2010 Perfusion Conference (183 minutes). The ABCP has awarded 4.4 Category I CEUs for this video presentation.
The Effects of Platelet-Rich Plasma on Bone Marrow Stromal Cell Transplants for Tendon Healing In Vitro
In this study, we investigated the effect of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and bone marrow-derived stromal cell (BMSC)-seeded interposition in an in vitro canine tendon repair model.