The (un)importance of Cerebral Microemboli
The aim of this analysis was to systematically review the studies that directly assessed the association between cerebral microemboli and cognitive decline after cardiac surgery.
Positive Effect of An Autologous Platelet Concentrate in Lateral Epicondylitis in a Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial: Platelet-Rich Plasma Versus Corticosteroid Injection With a 1-Year Follow-up
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has shown to be a general stimulation for repair. Purpose To determine the effectiveness of PRP compared with corticosteroid injections in patients with chronic lateral epicondylitis.
Experimental Study of Tendon Healing Early Phase: Is IGF-1 Expression Influenced by Platelet-Rich Plasma Gel
The aim of this study was to assess the effect of a single application of platelet rich plasma (PRP) gel in a patellar tendon defect on the spatial and temporal expression of Insulin-like Growth Factor 1 (IGF-1) during tendon healing.
The Effect of Subconjunctival Platelet-Rich Plasma on Corneal Epithelial Wound Healing
Single-dose subconjunctival platelet-rich plasma (sPRP) injections with or without antibiotic treatment were investigated for their effect on corneal epithelial wound healing in a rabbit model.
Sliding Tracheoplasty with Cardiopulmonary Bypass (Video)
Lexi Lenarduzzi presents a case report on a sliding tracheoplasty with cardiopulmonary bypass (16 minutes).
Overview and Mission of the ICEBP (Video)
Donald Likosky and Kenneth Shann present an overview and the mission of the ICEBP (50 minutes).
Bloodless Approach to Pediatric Open Heart Surgery for Repair of Atrial and Ventricular Septal Defects (Video)
Vince Olshove discusses a bloodless approach to pediatric cardiac surgery for ASD and VSD (14 minutes).
Adequacy of Anticoagulation During Long-Term Mechanical Support (Video)
Joseph Deptula discusses the adequacy of anticoagulation during long-term mechanical support (40 minutes).
Thromboelastographic Assessment of the Effect of Temperature on Global Coagulation: A Pilot Study (Video)
Amanda Rollins presents her study on the effect of temperature on global coagulation (13 minutes).
Back to the Stacks: Classic Papers Related to the Current Practice of Perfusion (Video)
Joe Sistino discusses some of the classic papers from perfusion history that are still very relevant in current perfusion practice (19 minutes).
Gaseous Micro-Emboli Production by Hemoconcentrators: Is Pre-Priming an Effective Solution? (Video)
Nicole Spaulding discusses the option of pre-priming the hemoconcentrator in order to remove gaseous microemboli (14 minutes).
Minimizing Cardiotomy Suction-Induced Risk of Fat Embolism in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery With CPB (Video)
Dr. Azjan discusses the methods of reducing cardiotomy suction-induced fat embolization during CPB (11 minutes).