Endogenous Gas Formation – An In Vitro Study with Relevanceto Gas Microemboli during Cardiopulmonary Bypass
Gas embolism is an identified problem during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). Our aim was to analyze the potential influence from gas solubility based on simple physical laws, here called endogenous gas embolism.
Our Experience with Two Cardioplegic Solutions: Dextrose versus Non-Dextrose in Adult Cardiac Surgery
Intraoperative hyperglycemia has been observed to be associated with increased morbidity and mortality after cardiac surgery. Dextrose cardioplegia is used for its cardioprotective effects but may lead to intraoperative hyperglycemia and more postoperative complications.
Ventricular Assist Device Malfunction: Sometimes It Is a Zebra
Preventing, recognizing, and troubleshooting problems with the many intricate systems used by perfusionists are key skills within the profession.
Totally Thoracoscopic Surgical Treatment for Atrial Septal Defect: A Mid-Term Follow-up Results in 45 Consecutive Patients
Totally thoracoscopic operation provides minimally invasive alternative for patients with atrial septal defect. In this study, we report the mid-term follow-up results of 45 patients with atrial septal defect who underwent totally thoracoscopic operation and discuss the feasibility and safety of this new technique.
Increasing Surgical Experience with Off-Pump Coronary Surgery Does Not Mitigate the Morbidity of Emergency Conversion to Cardiopulmonary Bypass
The incidence of emergency conversion during OPCAB has decreased with increasing surgical experience; however, the morbidity in these patients remains essentially unchanged. The outcomes in these patients remain worse than those in nonconverted patients. Safer bailout strategies during OPCAB are still warranted.
Cerebral Blood Flow Autoregulation is Preserved after Continuous-Flow Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation
This study compares cerebral blood flow (CBF) autoregulation in patients undergoing continuous-flow left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation with that in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG).
Drug, Devices, Technologies, and Techniques for Blood Management in Minimally Invasive and Conventional Cardiothoracic Surgery: A Consensus Statement From the International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery (ISMICS) 2011
The objectives of this consensus conference were to evaluate the evidence for the efficacy and safety of perioperative drugs, technologies, and techniques in reducing allogeneic blood transfusion for adults undergoing cardiac surgery and to develop evidence-based recommendations for comprehensive perioperative blood management in cardiac surgery, with emphasis on minimally invasive cardiac surgery.
LVAD Placement in HITT Patient (EP Video)
Amanda Cerqua presents a case report on LVAD placement on a patient with HITT (29:04 minutes).
Right Ventricular Dysfunction and Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation (EP Video)
Dr. Cedric Sheffield discusses right ventricular dysfunction and LVAD implantation (48:52 minutes).
Case Reports from the Swamp: VADS and TAVR (EP Video)
Dr. Charles Koldell discusses the state of VADS and TAVR at Shands Hospital in Florida (58:51 minutes).
Cardiac ECMO Series Report (EP Video)
Monica Olsen provides a summary report on cardiac ECMO (42:59 minutes).
Patient Safety Database – FLIPR (EP Video)
Mark Martin discusses the Florida Perfusion Society's new patient safety initiative (40:59 minutes).