Perfusionist-Guided Technologies Reduce Blood Utilization and Cost of Cardiac Surgery (Video)
Dr. Russell Stahl discusses the ways perfusionists can have a positive impact on blood utilization and healthcare cost in cardiac surgery (22 minutes).
Gelatin and Thrombin-Based Hemostatic Agents (Video)
Shane Donovan and Jill Macoy discuss thormbin and gelatin-based hemostatic agents (12 minutes).
Bypass and the Brain: The Confusion About Perfusion (Video)
Dr. Rebecca Gottesman talks the effects of Cardiopulmonary Bypass on the brain (29 minutes).
Tight Glycemic Control (Video)
Jeremiah R. Brown discusses the current trends with glucose management during CPB (29 minutes).
Advanced Technologies that Are Changing the Future of Healthcare (Video)
Dr. Richard Satava brings us up-to-date on the new medical technologies that are changing the future of healthcare (66 minutes).
The NNE Biomarker Study (Video)
Jeremiah Brown discusses the details of the NNE Biomarker study (30 minutes).
Pediatric Mechanical Circulatory Support: Current Concepts and Directions (Video)
Dr. Eric Devaney discuess the current trends and devices for pediatric mechanical circulatory support (31 minutes).
Aortic Surgery Update (Video)
Dr. Lars Svensson brings us up-to-date on currents trends in surgery of the aorta (32 minutes).
LVADs and Short-Term Devices (Video)
Dr. Nicholas Smedira discusses current trends with LVADs and other implantible devices (23 minutes).
Fatalities Reported to FDA Following Blood Collection and Transfusion
Due to advances in donor screening, improved viral marker tests, automated data systems, and changes in transfusion medicine practices, the risks associated with blood transfusion continue to decrease.
In Search of Excellence: The Perfusionist’s Contribution to Patient Outcome (Video)
Alfred Stammers discusses some of the strategies he has employed at his institution to improve patient outcomes (31 minutes).
Profession-Industry Relationships in Era of Transparency – What’s Appropriate? (Video)
Michael Mack discusses industry relationships in the new area of transparency and full disclosure (31 minutes).