Total Blood Volume of Asian Patients undergoing Cardiac Surgery is far from that Predicted by Conventional Methods
We aimed to evaluate differences between calculation of TBV by Nadler's formula, a classic reference book method, and an established formula calculated by the authors.
Robotic Surgical Training
One of the most important issues related to safe use is assembling the appropriate team of professionals involved with patient care.
Retrograde Cardioplegia Revisited: Open Technique for Long Aortic Cross Clamping
Our result suggests that direct-vision retrograde cardioplegia is a safe and effective method of cardioplegia delivery, and provides longer period of myocardial protection than previously thought.
Evolution of Cannulation Techniques for Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery: A 10-Year Journey
Over 10 years of MICS, we have modified our techniques substantially, and the present report outlines the evolution of our current cannulation platform.
Surgical Problems and Complex Procedures: Issues for Operative Time in Robotic Totally Endoscopic Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
This study evaluated the effect of extended operation times on the outcome of patients undergoing TECAB.
History and Current Status of Robotic Totally Endoscopic Coronary Artery Bypass
Robotic totally endoscopic coronary artery bypass (TECAB) is a minimally invasive endoscopic surgical approach using the daVinci robotic telemanipulation system to perform coronary artery bypass grafting on the arrested or beating heart.
Perfusionist-facilitated Simulation Activities for ECMO Specialists and Physicians, Cardiovascular Anesthesia and Surgical Residents and CV Surgery Teams (EP Video)
Jeff Riley discusses simulation activities for the entire operating room team (24:48 minutes).
Ready or Not, Here I Come! (EP Video)
Linda Mongero discusses how the Columbia Presbyterian system incorporates perfusion safety (29:56 minutes).
Safety Comes First (EP Video)
William DeBois discusses putting perfusion safety as the highest priority (31:57 minutes).
Justification and Implementation: Building Simulation into Your Practice (EP Video)
Bruce Searles discusses the topic of bringing simulation into your clinical perfusion practice (45:35 minutes).
Perfusion Incident and Near-Miss Reporting (EP Video)
David Fitzgerald discusses the basics of perfusion incident and near miss reporting (33:43 minutes).
It’s the Technology! Evolving Role of Cardiovascular Perfusion (EP Video)
Frank Merkle discusses the evolving role of cardiovascular perfusionists in his Keynote address (34:31 minutes).