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.
Identifying Neonatal and Pediatric Cardiac and Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Patients at Increased Mortality Risk
A previous review from our institution established clinically measured cut-points that defined the late implementation of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) correlating to increased mortality in neonatal and pediatric respiratory patients.
Cardioplegia Alternatives for Pediatrics (Video)
Jorge Molina discusses Custodial cardioplegia use in pediatrics (20:44 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).
A Fresh New Look at Pump Blood (EP Video)
Ty Walker discusses a new method to process and return pump blood (28 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.