Evaluation of Platelet Gel Characteristics Using Thrombin Produced by the Thrombin Processing Device: A Comparative Study
Autologous platelet gels can be prepared using the patient's own platelet-rich plasma and thrombin produced by the Thrombin Processing Device (Thermogenesis Corp, Rancho Cordova, CA).
Blood Storage Impacts Survival Rate
A new study suggests that the amount of time donated blood is stored can substantially affect patients getting blood transfusions during heart surgery.
Blood Storage Impacts Survival Rate
A new study suggests that the amount of time donated blood is stored can substantially affect patients getting blood transfusions during heart surgery.
Cardiopulmonary Bypass as an Adjunct for the Non-Cardiac surgeon
The use of cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) in noncardiac surgical settings has been increasingly developed and has greatly benefited noncardiac surgeon.
Is Blood Cardioplegia Superior to Crystalloid Cardioplegia?
A best evidence topic in cardiac surgery was written according to a structured protocol. The question addressed was whether blood cardioplegia is clinically superior to crystalloid cardioplegia for myocardial protection.
Bioengineering of Improved Biomaterials Coatings for Extracorporeal Circulation Requires Extended Observation of Blood-Biomaterial Interaction under Flow
This study reports a systematic evaluation of two commercial CPB tubings, each with a hemocompatible coating, and one uncoated control.
IBBM Certification for Blood Management Technoligists (A Letter in Opposition)
It has only of late become clear to me and many other Perfusionists I have heard from, that the IBBM, a wholly owned subsidiary of AmSECT has embarked upon a mission to offer certification to NON PERFUSIONISTS to perform medical procedures which are explicitly included within the scope of practice of perfusionists.
Does Stark Phase III Ring the Death Knell for Physician-Owned Perfusion Groups?
The Stark Law, and the rules and regulations promulgated there under, is administered by the Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Unless there is a specific exemption contained in the law or regulations, a physician cannot refer a Medicare patient for “designated health services” (those listed in the law or regulations) to an entity in which the physician or an immediate family member has a financial relationship.
Effect of Single Dose Magnesium on Arrhythmias in Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
To evaluate the safety and role of prophylactic administration of magnesium in preventing arrhythmias.
Bone Healing in Critical-Size Defects Treated With Platelet-Rich Plasma: A Histologic and Histometric Study in Rat Calvaria
The purpose of this study was to analyze histologically the influence of autologous platelet-rich plasma on bone healing in surgically created critical-size defects in rat calvaria.