Surgery and Medical Care in War Time (Video)
Michael Tiller, the CREF 2009 Keynote speaker, gives an enlighening presentation on medical care and surgery in war time.
A Promising Treatment for Athletes, in the Blood
Two of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ biggest stars, Hines Ward and Troy Polamalu, used their own blood in an innovative injury treatment before winning the Super Bowl.
Controlling the Crimson Tide: Intelligent Blood Management (Video)
Robert Groom discusses an intelligent approach to blood management at Maine Medical Center.
Perfusion Considerations in New Technology (Video)
World renowned cardiac surgeon Michael Mack discusses perfusion considerations in new technology.
Malpractice Update: Working Within Your Scope of Practice (Video)
James Ramsey, LCP, JD provides insight on working with your scope of practice.
Patient Safety: Transforming an Established Perfusion Service Workgroup (Video)
Jeff Riley discusses his role in transforming a large perfusion practice at the Mayo Clinic.
The Perioperative Blood Management Technologist Exam (Video)
Jeff Riley provides a thorough overview of the PBMT Exam history, progress and implementation.
The Role of Perfusion in Off-Pump CABG (Video)
Michael Mack, a world-renowned cardiac surgeon who specializes in off-pump CABG, shares his thoughts on the perfusionist's role in OPCABG.
From Experimentation to Innovation to Standard of Care (Video)
Ross Ungerleider discuss provides an abstract perspective on demystifying dogma in order to create progress.
Alarming Levels of Carboxyhemoglobin in Banked Blood
To determine the level of carboxyhemoglobin found in banked blood in the Albany, NY region. DESIGN: A retrospective descriptive analysis of carboxyhemoglobin (COHb) levels in a series of packed red blood cell (PRBC) units.
Immunohistochemical Study of Angiogenesis After Local Administration of Platelet-Rich Plasma in a Patellar Tendon Defect
A full thickness defect was made in the central portion of the patellar tendon of 48 New Zealand white rabbits. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) gel was then applied and filled the tendon defect.
Initial Clinical Experience With the Admiral Oxygenator Combined With Separated Suction
The Admiral, a new microporous membrane oxygenator with a low surface area, decreased priming volume and two separate reservoirs, was tested in 30 adult patients.