Update on the AmSECT Mechanical Circulatory Support Committee (EP Video)
Mark Lucas provides an update on the ongoing work of the mechanical circulatory support committee (18:51 minutes).
AmSECT University: A Resource for Clinicians and Leaders (EP Video)
David Fitzgerald discusses the progress and future of AmSECT University (16:26).
The Effects of Cardiopulmonary Bypass on Renal Function (EP Video)
Alberto Rostro discusses the effects of cardiopulmonary bypass on patient renal function (10:04 minutes).
Attempts to Maintain A MAP Greater than 50 mmHg using Neosynephrine during Cardiopulmonary Bypass in a Morbidly Obese Patient with History Of Taking Ace Inhibitors (EP Video)
Michelle Palmer presents a case report on a patent with serious MAP concerns during CPB (7:39 minutes).
Safety Testing of Left Ventricular Vent Valves (EP Video)
Caroline Gavin discusses the methods of safety testing one-way valves in the vent line (9:36 minutes).
Managing Inherited Thrombophilic Defects on Cardiopulmonary Bypass: A Guide for Perfusionists (EP Video)
Marie Stevens discusses how to manage thrombophilic defects during cardiopulmonary bypass (13:17 minutes).
The Influence of Hyperthermic Perfusion During Cardiopulmonary Bypass on Acute Kidney Injury Following Cardiac Surgery: Multicentre Analysis Using the Perfusion Downunder Collaborative (EP Video)
Robert Baker discusses the influence of hyperthermic perfusion on acute kidney injury during CPB (7:27 minutes).
Low Potassium, Histidine/Histidine HCl Buffered, Cardioplegic Solution as a Replacement for Typical High Potassium Solutions To Produce Myocardial Quiescence And Protection: A Case Report (EP Video)
Kristen Grebenc presents a case report on low potassium cardioplegia as a replacement for the standard formula (9:09 minutes).
ECMO Mixology: A Case Study and Educational Module for ECMO Specialists (EP Video)
Cory Alwardt presents a case study and an educational module for perfusionists and ECMO specialists (13:56 minutes).
Arterial Oxygen Saturation Variation during Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (EP Video)
Bill DeBois discusses variation in arterial oxygen saturation during ECMO procedures (6:58 minutes).
Preparing for and Starting an Adult ECLS Program (EP Video)
Craig Vocelka discusses the steps in initiating an adult ECLS program (18:16 minutes).
Changes in ACTs and Dose Requirements of Unfractionated Heparin During Adult Cardiopulmonary Bypass Pre and Post FDA Mandated Changes: A Retrospective Chart Review (EP Video)
Amanda Deyo discusses the need to change Heparin dosing through a retrospective chart review (10:53 minutes).