Improving Cardiopulmonary Bypass: Does Continuous Blood Gas Monitoring Have a Role to Play?
The CDI ™ 500 (Terumo Cardiovascular Systems, Ann Arbor, MI) is an in-line blood gas monitoring device that has been used in clinical practice for over a decade. Few randomized studies have evaluated the value of this device with respect to improved perfusion management.
Monitoring Microemboli During Cardiopulmonary Bypass with the EDAC® Quantifier
The purpose of this preliminary study is to assess the incidence of GME during bypass surgery and determine if increased GME counts were associated with specific events during bypass surgery.
Cardiopulmonary Bypass and ECMO for a Dandy Walker Syndrome Patient (EP Video)
Amandeep Sidhu discusses a case report on an ECMO patient with Dandy Walker Syndrome (15:58 minutes).
Blood Temperature Management and Gaseous Microemboli
This study examines the air-handling capabilities of a cardiopulmonary bypass circuit and correlates blood temperatures with microemboli loads proximal and distal to the arterial line filter within the circuit.
Is the Air Handling Capability of the Quadrox D Pump Dependent within an ECMO Circuit? An In Vitro Study
We aimed to determine if the air handling capability of the Quadrox D oxygenator was dependent upon whether it was used in conjunction with a centrifugal or roller pump; and if application of a Pall air eliminating filter (AEF) would prevent circuit air introduction from intravenous infusions.
A Fresh New Look at Pump Blood (EP Video)
Ty Walker discusses a new method to process and return pump blood (28 minutes).
Continuous Hyperthermic Peritoneal Perfusion (EP Video)
Vijetha Reddy discusses continuous hyperthermic peritoneal perfusion for cancer therapy (16:28 minutes).
GME, Vacuum & A Little Blood Management (Video CME)
The is a video CME module from the Mechaisms 2010 Perfusion Conference (183 minutes). The ABCP has awarded 4.4 Category I CEUs for this video presentation.
Improved Fluid Management & A Lower Anticoagulation Protocol (EP Video)
Patrick Treanor discusses fluid management and anticoagulation in bypass surgery (43 minutes).
Effectiveness of Two Methods for Preparation of Autologous Platelet-Rich Plasma: An Experimental Study in Rabbits
The purpose of this study was to compare the quantity and quality of platelets in platelet-rich plasma (PRP) samples prepared using either the single or the double-centrifugation protocol.
Additional Lung-Protective Perfusion Techniques during Cardiopulmonary Bypass
Postoperative cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB)-induced lung dysfunction still remains as a serious complication that could lead to life-threatening problems.
Complement Activation on the Surface of Cell-Derived Microparticles During Cardiac Surgery With Cardiopulmonary Bypass – Is Retransfusion of Pericardial Blood Harmful?
To investigate whether cell-derived microparticles play a role in complement activation in pericardial blood of patients undergoing cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) and whether microparticles in pericardial blood contribute to systemic complement activation upon retransfusion.