Lungs & CPB
Lungs & CPB The most common pulmonary complication associated with cardiopulmonary bypass is postoperative atelectasis of the lungs. Preoperative conditions that predispose […]
A-V Blocks
Atrioventricular Blocks Classifications Incomplete–1st degree, 2nd degree Complete — 3rd degree First degree Characterized pr interval greater than 0.20 sec. Junctional tissue […]
Fiber Optic IABP :
Any Comments or Observations ? – Nooo… It’s NOT – the “Little Shop of Horrors” Plant (As Editor… I get to do […]
Hemostasis Assays
Tests Available Screening Tests: Prothrombin Time (PT) activated Partial Thromboplastin Time (aPTT) Thrombin Clotting Time (TCT) Kaolin Clotting […]
Sickle Cell Anemia v1
SICKLE CELL ANEMIA I. DESCRIPTION: Sickle Cell hemoglobinopathy is a single gene recessive disorder that involves an abnormality of the hemoglobin (Hgb) […]
Renal Review
Renal Anatomy Two bean shaped organs, one on each side, posterior lateral aspect of abdomen below the diaphragm. Because of the proximity […]
Arrhythmia Classification
Arrhythmia Classification Four methods: 1: Site of impulse formation–sinus rhythm, atrial rhythms, junctional rhythms. 2: Mechanism–tachy, brady, premature contractions. 3: Conduction disorder–LBBB, […]
Brains & Bypass
Steve Sutton is well known and highly regarded in today’s Perfusion community. He is a strong proponent for advancing Perfusion education and […]
ABTC Conference: Live Blog
Live Blogging The Autologous Blood Therapy Course (ABTC): (Click on Image to visit ABTC website) Heading down to Jackson, Mississippi… I’ve heard […]
Protecting the Brain
Viscosity: (Keeping it Brief…) How far do we HemoDilute? I got into a discussion with a colleague of mine who was going […]
HeartMate & HIT
HeartMate XVE : Explantation in the Setting of Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT) Utilizing ACT and TEG Analysis Authored by: Scott M. Noesges […]
Protecting the Brain
Perfusion Notes: (Keeping it Brief…) Hypothermia even when mild (34°-36°C) is established to reduce cerebral metabolism and allows the brain to tolerate […]