Is Blood Cardioplegia Superior to Crystalloid Cardioplegia?
A best evidence topic in cardiac surgery was written according to a structured protocol. The question addressed was whether blood cardioplegia is clinically superior to crystalloid cardioplegia for myocardial protection.
Cardiopulmonary Bypass as an Adjunct for the Non-Cardiac surgeon
The use of cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) in noncardiac surgical settings has been increasingly developed and has greatly benefited noncardiac surgeon.
Bioengineering of Improved Biomaterials Coatings for Extracorporeal Circulation Requires Extended Observation of Blood-Biomaterial Interaction under Flow
This study reports a systematic evaluation of two commercial CPB tubings, each with a hemocompatible coating, and one uncoated control.
Immediate Loading of the Grafted Maxillary Sinus Using Platelet Rich Plasma and Autogenous Bone: A Preliminary Study With Histologic and Histomorphometric Analysis
The goal of this clinical study was to evaluate dental implant survival rates using the concept of a nonfunctional, immediate loading protocol with nonsplinted dental implants in the grafted maxillary sinus during a 52-week period.
Orthotopic Bone Formation in Titanium Fiber Mesh Loaded With Platelet-Rich Plasma and Placed in Segmental Defects
The purpose of the study was to evaluate the bone inductive properties of PRP with titanium fiber mesh and autologous bone chips in a 15-mm rabbit radial defect model.
Can Platelet-Rich Plasma Enhance Tendon Repair? A Cell Culture Study.
Platelet-rich plasma has a positive effect on cell proliferation and collagen production and induces the production of matrix-degrading enzymes and endogenous growth factors by human tenocytes.
Healing Modulation Induced by Freeze-Dried Platelet-Rich Plasma and Micronized Allogenic Dermis in a Diabetic Wound Model
The incidence and prevalence of chronic and diabetic wounds are increasing and clinical treatments to tackle these epidemics are still insufficient. In […]
IBBM Certification for Blood Management Technoligists (A Letter in Opposition)
It has only of late become clear to me and many other Perfusionists I have heard from, that the IBBM, a wholly owned subsidiary of AmSECT has embarked upon a mission to offer certification to NON PERFUSIONISTS to perform medical procedures which are explicitly included within the scope of practice of perfusionists.
Sechrist 3500 Air / Oxygen Mixer
The SECHRIST Air-Oxygen Mixer is a precision pressure regulation and proportioning device which is designed to accurately mix Medical Breathing Air and Medical Breathing Oxygen to any selected FIO2 between .21 and 1.0, for delivery to a variety of respiratory care equipment. Excellent condition.
Does Stark Phase III Ring the Death Knell for Physician-Owned Perfusion Groups?
The Stark Law, and the rules and regulations promulgated there under, is administered by the Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Unless there is a specific exemption contained in the law or regulations, a physician cannot refer a Medicare patient for “designated health services” (those listed in the law or regulations) to an entity in which the physician or an immediate family member has a financial relationship.
Effect of Single Dose Magnesium on Arrhythmias in Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
To evaluate the safety and role of prophylactic administration of magnesium in preventing arrhythmias.