Platelet Gel in Cardiac Surgery (Article Summary)
The artcile is a compilation of recent evidence supporting the use of PRP in cardiac surgery.
What is the Role of Different Cardioplegic Solutions in the Perioperative Immune Response During Cardiac Surgery?
We tested the hypothesis that surgical trauma is the main factor determining the perioperative immune response and that, therefore, the use of different cardioplegic solutions, as previously discussed, did not influence the perioperative immune response.
Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump Presentation for Datascope CS100
This presentation focuses on IABP therapy and is intended for nursing education.
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.
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.
The Use of the Invox for Tracking Events in Cardiac Surgery
Dr. Christopher F. Tirotta discusses the use of the Somantics Invos Cerebral Oximeter in pediatric cardiac surgery.
Novel Approach of Treating Perioperative and Postoperative Shed Blood: The Use of the CardioPat (Video)
Ty Walker discusses the new CardioPat device and its potential benefits in peri-operative and post-operative blood management.
Contradicting the Reimbursement Myth for Non-Transfused Blood Components
Many clinicians believe that the procedure and supplies for producing and applying non-transfused blood components, including platelet gel, is not reimbursable.
Platelet Gel Forms and Templates
Included below is a selection of various forms and templates that should be useful to anyone interested in getting into the Platelet Gel busniess.
Shed Blood Reinfusion: Problems During Extracorporeal Circulation
A review of the current literature considering the use of shed blood during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) will benefit the cardiac surgical team in providing safe patient care, and help to enhance patient outcomes.
Shed Blood Reinfusion: Problems During Extracorporeal Circulation
A review of the current literature considering the use of shed blood during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) will benefit the cardiac surgical team in providing safe patient care, and help to enhance patient outcomes.
Shed Blood Reinfusion: Problems During Extracorporeal Circulation
A review of the current literature considering the use of shed blood during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) will benefit the cardiac surgical team in providing safe patient care, and help to enhance patient outcomes.