The Benefit of the Arterial Filter Exceeds the Risk in Small Children (Video)
Dave Fitzgerald discusses the use of arterial line filter in pediatric perfusion circuits (39 minutes).
Relationships Among Haemoglobin Level, Packed Red Cell Transfusion and Clinical Outcomes in Patients Affter Cardiac Surgery
To vetify associations among haemoglobin (Hb) concentrations, blood transfusions, and clinical outcomes in patients after cardiac surgery, especially in those who undergo valve replacement or bypass surgery.
Timing and Incidence of Postoperative Infections Associated With Blood Transfusion: Analysis of 1,489 Orthopedic and Cardiac Surgery Patients
Transfusion rates remain high in cardiac and orthopedic surgery and differ widely across physician practices in spite of growing knowledge that allogeneic blood transfusion (ABT) is associated with a risk of postoperative infection.
Twin Brothers of Different Mothers: ECMO & CPB (Video)
Dr. Michael Hines talks about the origins of ECMO and CPB and what the future may hold (48 minutes).
The Effect on Long-Term Survival of Erythrocyte Transfusion Given for Cardiac Valve Operations
Studies in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) have shown an increased long-term mortality rates associated with perioperative blood transfusions.
The Effect of Platelet-Rich Plasma Gel in the Early Phase of Patellar Tendon Healing
The aim of this study is to assess if an application of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) gel would improve the mechanical properties of rabbit's patellar tendon after resecting its central portion.
2009 Perfusion Salary & Benefits Survey Results
This is our fifth effort to provide the perfusion community with information regarding our jobs, benefits, and remuneration. I want to again sincerely thank Bryan V. Lich, CCP of Perfusion.com for posting the survey and capturing the survey data electronically. I also want to thank everyone who took the time to participate in this year’s survey. Your involvement is what makes this survey and the information it provides worthwhile.
Less Is More In Blood Transfusion Study
A new study suggests that blood transfusions for hospitalized cardiac patients should be a last resort because they double the risk of infection and increase by four times the risk of death.
Use of Platelet-Rich Plasma for the Treatment of Refractory Jumper’s Knee
The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of multiple platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections on the healing of chronic refractory patellar tendinopathy after previous classical treatments have failed.
Basic Scientists, Industry and Clinicians: Are Three a Crowd? (Video)
Dr. Landis talks about the role of science and industry as it relates to clinical perfusion (16 minutes).
The ICEBP Registry and The Hitchcock Foundation (Video)
Michael Shoop discusses the formation of the ICEBP Registry (25 minutes).
The Role of the Manufacturer, Technology, Clinical Practice and Arterial Filtration (Video)
David Fallen, clincial expert for Terumo Cardiovascular, discusses the technology of the new Capiox FX series oxygenators (13 minutes).