Translational Science: What is It and How Does it Relate to the Practice of Perfusion? (Video)
Clive Landis talks about translational science and how it relates to the practice of perfusion (15 minutes).
Translational Science Academics, Clinicians and You (Video)
Key Note Speaker: Dr. Sellke discusses translation science, academics, clinicians and you (38 minutes).
Inspiring Innovation and Collaboration Through Healthcare Simulation (Video)
Karim Bandali provides and general overview of the role of simulation healthcare education (27 minutes).
Can the Somanetics INVOS System Help Increase Patient Safety and Decrease Accidents? (Video)
Kevin Lilly talks about the role of cerebral oximetry as it applies to patient safety (30 minutes).
Tug of War: Blood Management Safety (Video)
Susan Englert brings insight into the role perfusionists can play as part of a comprehensive blood management program (21 minutes).
Communication Failures in the Operating Room (Video)
Asser Guirgues illusrates the importance of clear cummunication in the operating room as an key aspect of perfusion safety (19 minutes).
Bivalirudin: An Alternative Anticoagulant (Video)
Craig Vocelka discusses Bivalirudin as an alternative anticoagulant for patients with Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia (22 minutes).
Dutch Perfusion Incident Survey 2006 – 2007 (Video)
Ingrid Groenenberg discusses the results of the Dutch Perfusion Incident Survey that was conducted in 2006 and 2007 (14 minutes).
Using Simulation to Reduce Risk in Perfusion (Video)
Jeffrey Riley shares his knowledge on simulation traning and how it can be used to reduce risk in perfusion (32 minutes).
VAD Accidents: Could Simulation Prevent Newer Technology Errors (Video)
David Fitzerald shares his knowledge on the role of simulation in VAD education and training (35 minutes).
Anemia: An Independent Predictor of Death and Hospitalizations among Elderly Patients With Atrial Fibrillation
This retrospective cohort study by Sharma and coworkers examined and quantified the relationship between anemia and mortality and hospitalizations in 13,067 elderly patients with AF.
Transfusion Practice in Neuroanesthesia
This review will summarize the current understanding of blood transfusion in the neurosurgical patient, as well as other blood component therapies and blood conservation strategies.