A Human Factors Analysis of Cardiopulmonary Bypass Machines
Although other industries have recognized the importance of considering human factors in the design of machines to reduce operator error, the evolution of the CPB machine over the past half-century has been characterized by incremental modifications of component parts with attention principally to mechanical efficiency and biocompatibility, but with little awareness of the impact of design changes on the human user.
Anti-Infl ammatory Effect of Aprotinin: A Meta-Analysis
. In this study, we investigated the published data on aprotinin’s effect on acute phase protein and cytokine levels in cardiac surgery patients.
Carotid Artery Diameter, Plaque Morphology, and Hematocrit, in Addition to Percentage Stenosis, Predict Reduced Cerebral Perfusion Pressure during Cardiopulmonary Bypass: A Mathematical Model
A mathematical model using finite element analysis was created to model the carotid artery vessel and its stenotic plaque.
Australian and New Zealand Perfusion Survey: Management and Procedure
In this report, we will discuss management and procedural aspects of perfusion practice. This report allows us to compare and contrast recent trends and changes in perfusion with historic practices.
Influence of Cardiopulmonary Bypass on the Interaction of Recombinant Factor VIIa with Activated Platelets
Recombinant factor VIIa (rFVIIa) interacts preferentially with coated platelets characterized by a high exposure of phosphatidyl serine (PS), FV, FVIII, FIX, and FX binding, and fibrinogen.
Triboelectric Charging and Dissipation Characteristics of the Maquet Quadrox-D Membrane Oxygenator
We evaluated the ability of the Quadrox-D (Maquet) to effectively remove the electrostatic charge accumulation, with and without a heater/cooler connection (H/C).
Th Role of Platelet Growth Factors in Tendinopathy: Hype or Reality (Video)
Dr. Peter Everts discusses platelet-rich plasma therapy in tendinopathy applications (50 minutes).
Survival in the Cardiac OR: 14 Keys to Success (Video)
Brian O'Conner shares his experiences on how to survive and thrive in the cardiac OR setting (49 minutes).
Minimized Cardiopulmonary Bypass: From Enthusiasm to Reason (Video)
Serdar Gunaydin and Kevin McCusker discuss recent advancements in miniturized cardiopulmonary bypass circuits and their practical applications in cardiac surgery (34 minutes).
Air Handling in Cardiac Surgery: New Concepts in an Old Problem (Video)
Serdar Gunaydin and Kevin McCusker discuss the topc of air handling in cardiac surgery including recent developments in new technology (49 minutes).
Wound Care Management Treatment Options (Video)
Peter Everts discusses platelet-rich plasma therapy in the wound care environment (50 minutes).
Electronic Perfusion Records – Now You Have No Choice (Video)
Aaron Hill discusses the past, present and future of electronic perfusion records (36 minute video).