Coated Circuit Research and Inflammation: The Literature for Developing a Guideline (EP Video)
David Fitzgerald discusses the process of developing a guideline for oxygenator surface coatings (29:26 minutes).
ICEBP: Bringing it Home (EP Video)
Donald Likosky discusses the International Consortium for Evidence-Based Perfusion (22:56 minutes).
Hyperoxygenation During CPB: When Should We Use It? (EP Video)
Gary Grist discusses hyperoxygenation and when it should be used during CPB (47:43 minutes).
2011 International Pediatric Perfusion Survey (EP Video)
Brian Mejak discusses the results from the 2011 International Pediatric Perfusion Survey (24:51 minutes).
Managing a Patient with Sickle Cell Anemia and Protein C Deficiency on Cardiopulmonary Bypass (Video)
Meyyappan Arunachalam presents a case report on a patient with sickle cell disease and protein C deficiency (26:49 minutes).
Timely Use of a CentriMag Heart Assist Device Improves Survival in Postcardiotomy Cardiogenic Shock
We compared our experience with the CentriMag left ventricular assist device (LVAD) for patients with PCS at two time periods: in the operating room (OR) after unsuccessful weaning from cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) and after transfer to the intensive care unit (ICU).
Clinical Outcome and Cost in Patients with Off-pump vs. On-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
General concept and major emphasis on off-pump coronary artery bypass surgery (OPCAB) is maintaining quality of care and patient safety while reducing cost and resource utilization.
30-Year Followup Demonstrates Prolonged Survival Benefit for Second Internal Mammary Artery in Propensity-Matched Groups (EP Video)
Dr. Dorman discusses the results of a 30 year follow-up study on bilateral IMA grafting (17:26 minutes).
Transfusions and The Age of Blood (EP Video)
Dave Wilkins discusses blood transfusion and the storage lesion (23:04 minutes).
Quality Control in Blood Management (EP Video)
John Rivera discusses quality control procedures in blood management (34:14 minutes).
Oxygenator Designs: Are They All the Same? (EP Video)
Larry Petree summarizes the past and recent advancements in oxygenator technology (53:07 minutes).
Laser Lead Extraction and Perfusion Considerations (Video)
Dr. Carrillo discusses laser lead extractions and the reasons that perfusion standby is absolutely critical (45:24 minutes).