Anticoagulation Strategies for Long Term Support (EP Video)
Linda Mongero discusses anticoagulation strategies for long term ECMO support (33:58 minutes).
Complete Surface Modification: Why Bother and is it Possible? (EP Video)
Kevin McKusker discusses surface modification and efficacy surface coatings (40:21 minutes).
POC Testing: Analyzer Developments and Targeted Survey Standards (EP Video)
Michaela Cvitkovic presents a 2011 summary on current point of care testing regulations (19:56 minutes).
The Role of Perfusion in Hospital-Wide Blood Management (EP Video)
Dr. Thurer discusses the perfusionist's role in a hospital-wide blood management program (47:30 minutes).
Adequacy of Anticoagulation Measured by Activated Clotting Time Prior to Cardiopulmonary Bypass (EP Video)
Yvonne Bosch discusses anticogulation measurement by activated clotting time prior to CPB (12:00 minutes).
Optimal ACT During Cardiopulmonary Bypass for Isolated CABG (EP Video)
Dr. Poulliss discusses the optimal ACT during cardiopulmonary bypass for isolated CABG procedures (12:02 minutes).
Is It Really A No Brainer? Comparison of Three Cerebral Oximetry Devices (EP Video)
Ty Walker presents and evaluation of all three cerebral oximetry devices currently on the market (13:33 minutes).
Thrombography Reveals Thrombin Generation Potential Continues to Deteriorate Following Cardiopulmonary Bypass Surgery Despite Adequate Hemostasis
In this report, thrombography, a unique technique for directly measuring the potential of patients' blood samples to generate adequate thrombin bursts, is used to characterize the coagulopathic profile in post-CPB patients.
The Appropriateness of Red Blood Cell Use and the Extent of Overtransfusion: Right Decision? Right Amount?
This study aimed to ascertain the levels of inappropriate practice and factors associated with it.
Cardiac Regeneration by Stem Cell Therapy (EP Video)
Dr. Weisel discusses the latest advances in cardiac regeneration with stem cell therapy (18:07 minutes).
Mitigation of Acute Kidney Injury (EP Video)
Dr. Brown discusses strategies to mitigate acute kidney injury during cardiac surgery (23:49 minutes).
Platelet Gel: Fad or Savior? (EP Video)
Al Stammers discusses the current trends with Platelet Gel technology (21:48 minutes).