Extracorporeal Circulation by Peripheral Cannulation Before Redo Sternotomy: Indications and Results
Cardiac reoperations are challenging and time-consuming, and have a high risk for reentry injuries. We discuss the indications, advantages, and technologic features of cardiopulmonary bypass by peripheral cannulation before resternotomy.
Perfusion Safety & Reducing Risk
Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) continues to be a high risk procedure. It is both life sustaining and life threatening. The conduct of perfusion carries the highest risk factor in cardiovascular surgery. It is the responsibility of the perfusionist to ensure the patient’s safety on while CPB.
The Negative Effect of Platelet-Rich Plasma on the Growth of Human Cells is Associated With Secreted Thrombospondin-1
The aim of this study was to investigate whether PRP contains an angiogenesis inhibitor, thrombospondin-1 (TSP-1), and whether this factor negatively affects human cells associated with oral healing in vitro.
Vacuum Assistnet Venous Drainage – A Tutorial
Various approaches to venous return during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) have been described in the literature. However, venous drainage using a gravity siphon has been the most common means employed to effect venous drainage into the cardiopulmonary bypass circuit.
Aortic Valve Replacement in the Setting of Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia (Video)
Scott Noesges presents and interesting Case Report on a patinet with Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia with End Stage Renal Disease.
Cerebral Oximetry in a Descending Thoracic Aortic Dissection – A Case Report (Video)
The grandfather of perfusion, Aaron Hill, shares his wisdom on cerebral oximetry with a Case Report on its use in a descending aortic dissection.
First Stage Elephant Trunk Technique and Bentall Procedure with Circulatory Arrest using Retrograde and Antegrade Cerebral Perfusion for Root, Ascending, Arch and Descending Aortic Aneurysm in a Patient with Loeys-Dietz Syndrome (Video)
Krissi MacIntyre Quiqq, first annual winner of the Deb Pacheco Memorial Scholarship, presents an interesting case report on a patient with Loeys-Dietz Syndrome.
Ventracor VentrAssist LVAD – An Introduction (Video)
Mark Martin, CCP presents a Case Report on the VentrAssist LVAD from Australia.
TEG® Hemostasis Analysis (Video)
Mike Miller, Clinical Specialist for Haemonetics presents a case report on TEG Hemostasis Alalysis in cardiac surgery.
Aortic Valve Replacement in the Setting of Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT) with End Stage Renal Disease (Video)
This Case Report presentation by Scott Noeseges discusses an Aortic Valve Replacement in the Setting of Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT) with End Stage Renal Disease.
CASMED Cerebral Oximetry (Video)
The video presentation by Bo Chen, PhD discusses the technology and advantages of the Casmed Cerevral Oximetry device.
The Perfect Wave – Arrow AutoCAT 2 Wave (Video)
Ty Walker discuss the benefits of the fiber optic Arrow AutoCAT 2 Wave in this video presentation.