Update on the Extracorporeal Life Support
The purpose of this review is to introduce the physiological principles, risk factors, and advantages of ECLS, clinical rationale for using ECLS, ventilatory strategy during ECLS, which are still causing different opinions, the weaning from ECLS, and the use of anticoagulant.
Xvivo Lung Preservation (EP Video)
Ex-vivo lung preservation (EVLP) provides an alternative to obtaining viable donor lungs (35:24 minutes).
ECMO Cannulation Sites: A Case Study (EP Video)
Heal Patel discusses veno-arterial ECMO, also known as VA-ECMO in which the femoral artery and vein are used for the cannulation site (15:22 minutes).
Frozen Elephant Trunk (EP Video)
Dr. Thomas Beaver discusses his approach to the Frozen Elephant Trunk procedure (28:07 minutes).
What is a MAZE Operation? (EP Vieo)
Dr. Thomas Beaver explains the MAZE operation in great detail (20:37 minutes).
Scope of Perfusion Practice
AmSECT’s Task Force on the Expansion of Perfusion Scope of Practice Purpose The purpose of this document is to define the Scope […]
Harms Associated with Single Unit Perioperative Transfusion: Retrospective Population Based Analysis
The objective of this study was to determine whether perioperative transfusion of as little as one unit of packed red blood cells in the operating room or the day after surgery is associated with measurably increased odds for perioperative ischemic stroke and myocardial infarction.
New Developments in the Use of Biologics and Other Modalities in the Management of Lateral Epicondylitis
This review discusses the current evidence for the use of platelet rich plasma (PRP), autologous whole blood injections (ABIs), and stem cell therapies for treatment of lateral epicondylitis. We also review the evidence for non biologic treatments including corticosteroids, prolotherapy, botulinum toxin A, and nitric oxide.
The Influence of Platelet-Derived Products on Angiogenesis and Tissue Repair: A Concise Update
Platelet degranulation allows the release of a large amount of soluble mediators, is an essential step for wound healing initiation, and stimulates clotting, and angiogenesis.
β-blocker Therapy is Not Associated with Reductions in Angina or Cardiovascular Events After Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery: Insights from the IMAGINE Trial
This study evaluates whether β-blockers were associated with a reduction in cardiovascular events or angina after Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) surgery, in otherwise stable low-risk patients during a mid-term follow-up.
MC3 Cardiopulmonary Acquires Surgical Cannula Product Assets from Terumo Cardiovascular Systems
MC3 Cardiopulmonary today announced it has completed the acquisition and transfer of all assets associated with Terumo Cardiovascular's previously marketed Surgical Cannula line, including leading brand names like Sarns™ Soft-Flow® Arterial Cannula.
Quest Medical, Inc. Issues Recall of MPS® Delivery Set
On October 28, 2015, Quest Medical, Inc. initiated a nationwide recall of Myocardial Protection System (MPS) Delivery Sets, Models 5001102, 5001102-AS, and 7001102 of specified lots. The product(s) have been found to intermittently exhibit a seal failure during use, which potentially could result in patient blood loss.