Evaluation of Buffy Coat Prepared Using the Thermogenesis Res-Q60 From BMA and Whole Blood (Video)
Vijay Kumar discusses the quality of the BMC and PRP prepared using the Res-Q60 System from Thermogenesis Corporation (23 minutes).
Thromboelastographic Assessment of the Effect of Temperature on Global Coagulation: A Pilot Study (Video)
Amanda Rollins presents her study on the effect of temperature on global coagulation (13 minutes).
Perfusion Experience Beyond the Operating Room
Bill Debois targets the student population with a presentation on perfusion experience beyond the operating room (21 minutes).
Minimizing Cardiotomy Suction-Induced Risk of Fat Embolism in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery With CPB (Video)
Dr. Azjan discusses the methods of reducing cardiotomy suction-induced fat embolization during CPB (11 minutes).
Hyaluronan-Based Heparin Free Coated Circuit for High Risk Revascularization (Video)
Dr. Gunaydin discusses the use of Hyaluronan-coated circuits for use during high-risk CABG surgery (13 minutes).
Patient Directed Bypass: Cooling for Aortic Surgery – A Preliminary Concept (Video)
Dr. Ridgway discusses a new concept in cooling during surgery of the aorta (11 minutes).
Variation In Arterial In-Flow Temperature: A Regional Quality Improvement Project (Video)
Craig Warren discusses a regional quality improvement effort focused on arterial in-flow temperature (17 minutes).
Drastic Coagulation Improvements Post Cardiac Surgery Without the Use of Blood Products (Video)
Dee Carlile discusses how his team has made drastic improvements in post-op coagulation status without the use of blood products (20 minutes).
CO2 and Cerebral Blood Flow on CPB (Video)
Dr. Al-Rawi discusses the effects of CO2 on cerebral blood flow during cardiopulmonary bypass (18 minutes).
In Vitro Comparison of the New In-Line Monitor BMU 40 versus a Conventional Laboratory Analyzer
. The objective of this in vitro study was to compare a novel continuous in-line blood parameter monitoring system versus a reference laboratory analyzer.