A New De-Airing Technique that Reduces Systemic Microemboli During Open Surgery: A Prospective Controlled Study
We have evaluated a new technique of cardiac de-airing that is aimed at a) minimizing air from entering into the pulmonary veins by opening both pleurae and allowing lungs to collapse and b) flushing out residual air from the lungs by staged cardiac filling and lung ventilation.
The Effects of Normoxic Versus Hyperoxic Cardiopulmonary Bypass on Oxidative Stress and Inflammatory Response in Cyanotic Pediatric Patients Undergoing Open Cardiac Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial
This study investigates the effects of controlled reoxygenation cardiopulmonary bypass on oxidative stress, inflammatory response, and organ function in children undergoing repair of cyanotic congenital heart defects.
What Goes Around Comes Around: Understanding Polymer Fatigue in the Roller Head Raceway (Video)
Allision Spiwak, program director at Ohio State University, discusses polymer fatigue in the roller head raceway (43 minutes).
Clinical Benefits of Mitral Valve Repair (Video)
Ernesto Jimenez brings the audience up-to-date on the clinical benefits of mitral valve repair vs. replacement (58 minutes).
The Evolution of Robotic Mitral Valve Surgery at the Cleveland Clinic (Video)
Vince W. Tobin gives an overview of robotic mirtal valve surgery at the Cleveland Clinic (51 minutes).
The CVOR POC Lab: A Look at Most Cited Deficiencies and Agency Updates (Video)
Michaela Cvitkovic guides us through the rules and regulations surrounding point of care testing in the cardiac OR (39 minutes).
Healthcare Regulatory Updates For 2009 (Video)
John Bennett brings us up-to-date with current changes in healthcare regulatory rules (37 minutes).
Myocardial Preservation: An Opportunity for Improvement (Video)
Aaron Hill, one of the living lengends in the perfusion industry, discusses current trends in myocardial protection (40 minutes).
Triboelectric Charging and Dissipation Characteristics of the Maquet Quadrox-D Membrane Oxygenator
We evaluated the ability of the Quadrox-D (Maquet) to effectively remove the electrostatic charge accumulation, with and without a heater/cooler connection (H/C).
Carotid Artery Diameter, Plaque Morphology, and Hematocrit, in Addition to Percentage Stenosis, Predict Reduced Cerebral Perfusion Pressure during Cardiopulmonary Bypass: A Mathematical Model
A mathematical model using finite element analysis was created to model the carotid artery vessel and its stenotic plaque.
A Human Factors Analysis of Cardiopulmonary Bypass Machines
Although other industries have recognized the importance of considering human factors in the design of machines to reduce operator error, the evolution of the CPB machine over the past half-century has been characterized by incremental modifications of component parts with attention principally to mechanical efficiency and biocompatibility, but with little awareness of the impact of design changes on the human user.
Australian and New Zealand Perfusion Survey: Management and Procedure
In this report, we will discuss management and procedural aspects of perfusion practice. This report allows us to compare and contrast recent trends and changes in perfusion with historic practices.