Identifying Neonatal and Pediatric Cardiac and Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Patients at Increased Mortality Risk
A previous review from our institution established clinically measured cut-points that defined the late implementation of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) correlating to increased mortality in neonatal and pediatric respiratory patients.
Improving Cardiopulmonary Bypass: Does Continuous Blood Gas Monitoring Have a Role to Play?
The CDI ™ 500 (Terumo Cardiovascular Systems, Ann Arbor, MI) is an in-line blood gas monitoring device that has been used in clinical practice for over a decade. Few randomized studies have evaluated the value of this device with respect to improved perfusion management.
Development Of A New Cytokine Adsorption Filter Device For Cardiopulmonary Bypass – Principals And Application (EP Video)
Professor Terry Gourlay discusses the development of a new cytokine absorbing filter for CPB (33:41 minutes).
Cardiopulmonary Bypass and ECMO for a Dandy Walker Syndrome Patient (EP Video)
Amandeep Sidhu discusses a case report on an ECMO patient with Dandy Walker Syndrome (15:58 minutes).
Monitoring Microemboli During Cardiopulmonary Bypass with the EDAC® Quantifier
The purpose of this preliminary study is to assess the incidence of GME during bypass surgery and determine if increased GME counts were associated with specific events during bypass surgery.
Modified Surface Coatings and their Effect on Drug Adsorption within the Extracorporeal Life Support Circuit
The purpose of this study was to determine if a tubing coating process affects fentanyl or morphine Sulfate adsorption.
Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Bypass Adaptations for Long-Term Survival of Baboons Undergoing Pulmonary Artery Replacement
In the evaluation of pulmonary artery tissue engineered heart valves (TEHVs), pediatric CPB methods are adapted to accommodate the animals’ unique physiology enabling survival up to 6 months until elective sacrifice.
Blood Temperature Management and Gaseous Microemboli
This study examines the air-handling capabilities of a cardiopulmonary bypass circuit and correlates blood temperatures with microemboli loads proximal and distal to the arterial line filter within the circuit.
Is the Air Handling Capability of the Quadrox D Pump Dependent within an ECMO Circuit? An In Vitro Study
We aimed to determine if the air handling capability of the Quadrox D oxygenator was dependent upon whether it was used in conjunction with a centrifugal or roller pump; and if application of a Pall air eliminating filter (AEF) would prevent circuit air introduction from intravenous infusions.
Improved Fluid Management & A Lower Anticoagulation Protocol (EP Video)
Patrick Treanor discusses fluid management and anticoagulation in bypass surgery (43 minutes).
A Fresh New Look at Pump Blood (EP Video)
Ty Walker discusses a new method to process and return pump blood (28 minutes).