Tampa General Adult ECMO Protocol & Technique (EP Video)
Nick Martini discusses Tampa General's system and technique for ECMO (13:05 minutes).
An Overview on the OnCloud Quality Management System
OnCloud is a new informatics and quality management system designed for clinical perfusionists.
Heparin-Coated Extracorporeal Circulation in Combination with Low Dose Systemic Heparinization Reduces Early Postoperative Blood Loss in Cardiac Surgery
We investigated the effects of heparin-coated circuits in combination with a reduced systemic heparin dose on early postoperative blood loss (first 12 h), platelet function, and postoperative complications.
Off-Pump Versus On-Pump Coronary-Artery Bypass Grafting in Elderly Patients
We randomly assigned patients 75 years of age or older who were scheduled for elective first-time CABG to undergo the procedure either without cardiopulmonary bypass (off-pump CABG) or with it (on-pump CABG).
Completely Heparinized Cardiopulmonary Bypass and Reduced Systemic Heparin: Clinical and Hemostatic Effects
When heparinized circuits are used for cardiopulmonary bypass, the amounts of heparin and protamine administered systemically can be reduced.
Resource Use Trends in Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in Adults: An Analysis of the Nationwide Inpatient Sample 1998-2009
The study objective was to determine whether significant trends over time have occurred in resource use associated with the use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in critically ill adults.
TAVR: Criteria, Risks, Technology & Future (EP Video)
Dr. Lee Lucas discusses the risks and future of TAVR procedures (30:13 minutes).
TAVR: Criteria, Risks, Technology & Future (EP Video)
Dr. Lee Lucas discusses the risks and future of TAVR procedures (30:13 minutes).
Heparinized Cardiopulmonary Bypass Circuits and Low Systemic Anticoagulation: An Analysis of Nearly 6000 Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
Heparin coating of cardiopulmonary bypass circuits reduces the inflammatory response and increases the thromboresistance during extracorporeal circulation. These properties enables a lower systemic heparin dose, which has been shown to reduce the need for blood transfusions.
Prescriptive Oxygenation, Metabolic Monitoring and Clinical Considerations (EP Video)
David Fallen discusses Terumo's approach to prescriptive oxygenation (42:47 minutes).
Strategies for Cardiac Protection in Minimally Invasive Valve Surgery (EP Video)
Dr. Philip F. Bongiorno discusses strategies for myocardial protection during minimally invasive valve surgery (27: 50 minutes).
Cyber Security Awareness for Healthcare Professionals & the Role of HCISPP (EP Video)
Marco Polizzi discusses cyber-security awareness for healthcare professionals and the HCISPP's role (21:56 minutes).