Hospital Systems and Perfusion Leaders (EP Video)
Nick Mellas discusses hospital systems and how to become a leader in perfusion (24:27 minutes).
Balancing Costs and Best Practices (EP Video)
David Fitzgerald discusses the process of balancing cost with best practice considerations (40:08 minutes).
The Effect of Sleep Loss and Fatigue in Cardiovascular Perfusion Students: A Mixed Methods Study (EP Video)
Ashley Hodge discusses the effects of sleep loss and fatigue on perfusion student performance (15:04 minutes).
Successful Utilization of Left Ventricular Assist Device as a Bridge to Transplant (EP Video)
Jessica Allen presents a case report of the successful use of an LVAD as a bridge to transplantation (8:28 minutes).
Case Report of Multiple Accidental Hypothermic Drowning (EP Video)
Matthew Davis presents a case report on multiple accidental hypothermic drowning (23:54 minutes).
Using Binomial Proportions in a Linear Regression to Predict Adoption of Perfusion Techniques and Technologies (EP Video)
JM Hutchinson discusses using principles of linear regression to predict adoption of new technologies (9:32 minutes).
A Clinical Evaluation of Terumo’s Prescriptive Oxygenation Series Capiox FX15 and FX25 Hollow Fiber Oxygenators with Integrated Arterial Filter in the Adult Population (EP Video)
Benjamin Swanson discusses an evaluation of the Terumo FX product line of adult oxygenators (15:01 minutes).
Report on Trends in Adult Perfusion Practice in the United States: Results from 2006 and 2011 Surveys (EP Video)
Dr. Tony Shackleford discusses the results from the 2006 and 2011 adult perfusion practice surveys (16:08 minutes).
Cardioplegia as A Determinant of Myocardial Damage, Short and Long Term Survival Post Cardiac Surgery (EP Video)
Dr. Poullis discusses the relationship between cardioplegia and long-term myocardial damage (7:28 minutes).
Intermountain Medical Center (IMC) and Microplegia: An Overview of Myocardial Protection Complications and Historical Look At One Center’s Experience With a Better Modality (EP Video)
James O'Rullian discusses the Intermountain experience with Microplegia (19:01 minutes).
Red Cell Storage and Prognosis
During storage of red blood cells (RBC), these cells develop storage lesions.
VAD Updates from the Clinical Field (EP Video)
David Fitzgerald provides an update on the current VAD devices and technology (32:06 minutes).