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).
Blood Transfusions Double risk of infection for Heart Bypass Patients
Heart bypass patients who receive blood transfusions are twice as likely to develop an infection after their operation, a new study shows.
State of the Art Blood Management in Cardiac Surgery
Blood has been described as the most precious and personal substance in the world (1), and caregivers focused on cardiac surgery issues now know that the current direction today in cardiac surgery is to actively move away from transfusing donor “allogeneic” blood products, and towards improved methods of keeping and saving the patient’s own autologous blood.
What Standards Does the ABCP Set, Expect & Recommend in Perfusion Practice? (Video)
Linda Mongero discusses the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion role in setting standards and guidelines (19 minutes).
Information Technology and Its Use in Translational Science (Video)
Dwayne Jones presents on information technology and how that can be applied to translational science (12 minutes).
Stabilized Infective Endocarditis and Altered Heparin Responsiveness During Cardiopulmonary Bypass
We investigated whether heparin responsiveness was still altered in stabilized IE patients undergoing cardiac surgery in a prospective, controlled trial.
Data Management System and Translational Science (Video)
Jennifer Dasher from Sorin Biomedical dicusses the Sorin Data Management System and translation science (13 minutes).
Translational Science: What is It and How Does it Relate to the Practice of Perfusion? (Video)
Clive Landis talks about translational science and how it relates to the practice of perfusion (15 minutes).
Translational Science Academics, Clinicians and You (Video)
Key Note Speaker: Dr. Sellke discusses translation science, academics, clinicians and you (38 minutes).
Using Simulation to Reduce Risk in Perfusion (Video)
Jeffrey Riley shares his knowledge on simulation traning and how it can be used to reduce risk in perfusion (32 minutes).
Inspiring Innovation and Collaboration Through Healthcare Simulation (Video)
Karim Bandali provides and general overview of the role of simulation healthcare education (27 minutes).
Tug of War: Blood Management Safety (Video)
Susan Englert brings insight into the role perfusionists can play as part of a comprehensive blood management program (21 minutes).