Venous Obstruction and Cerebral Perfusion During Experimental Cardiopulmonary Bypass
To investigate the effects on cerebral perfusion by experimental venous congestion of the superior vena cava (SVC) during bicaval cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) at 34 degrees C, pigs were subjected to SVC obstruction at levels of 75%, 50%, 25% and 0% of baseline SVC flow at two arterial flow levels (low, LQ, high, HQ).
Modified Ultrafiltration Attenuates Pulmonary-Derived Inflammatory Mediators in Response to Cardiopulmonary Bypass
We evaluated pulmonary inflammation in piglets undergoing CPB followed by MUF.
A Prospective Observational Study to Compare Conventional Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Surgery with Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting on Basis of EuroSCORE
The aim of this prospective observational study was to compare the mortality and morbidity between OPCAB and conventional CABG in three major preoperative groups as assessed by EuroSCORE.
Heparinized Cardiopulmonary Bypass Circuits and Low Systemic Anticoagulation: An Analysis of Nearly 6000 Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
Heparin coating of cardiopulmonary bypass circuits reduces the inflammatory response and increases the thromboresistance during extracorporeal circulation. These properties enables a lower systemic heparin dose, which has been shown to reduce the need for blood transfusions. Experience with this technique accumulated over 11 years has been analyzed.
The Role of Registries in Cardiovascular Perfusion (Video)
Donald Likosky discusses the role of data registries in cardiovascular perfusion (38 minutes).
Mechanical Circulatory Support Trends (Video)
Dr. Alexis Shaffi from the Cleveland Clinical discusses current trends in mechanical circulatory support (30 minutes).
The Role of the Perfusionist in an MCS Program (Video)
David Fitzgerald discusses the role of the perfusionist in an MCS program (55 minutes).
Crystalloids and Colloids: Look Before You Leap (Video)
Gerard Meyers discusses current trends with volume replacement therapy in cardiac surgery (49 minutes).
GME and CPB: Bridging the Gap Between Evidence and Clinical Practice (Video)
Bob Groom discusses bridging the gap between evidence and clinical practice on the topic of GME (40 minutes).
Advanced Perfusion Techniques for Ventilatory Failure & Lung Transplantation (Video)
Stephen Harwood from Toronto discusses advanced perfusion techniques for ventilatory failure and lung transplantation (48 minutes).
PBMT Review Course 2010 (Video CME)
International Board of Blood Management PBMT Review Couse 2010 (230 minutes / 10 question quiz). The ABCP has awarded 4.6 Category I CEUs for this video presentation.
Novel CPB-Related Blood Management Strategies in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery (Video)
Dr. Gunaydin discusses novel blood management strategies in pediatric cardiac surgery (32 minutes).