Harms Associated with Single Unit Perioperative Transfusion: Retrospective Population Based Analysis
The objective of this study was to determine whether perioperative transfusion of as little as one unit of packed red blood cells in the operating room or the day after surgery is associated with measurably increased odds for perioperative ischemic stroke and myocardial infarction.
MC3 Cardiopulmonary Acquires Surgical Cannula Product Assets from Terumo Cardiovascular Systems
MC3 Cardiopulmonary today announced it has completed the acquisition and transfer of all assets associated with Terumo Cardiovascular's previously marketed Surgical Cannula line, including leading brand names like Sarns™ Soft-Flow® Arterial Cannula.
Quest Medical, Inc. Issues Recall of MPS® Delivery Set
On October 28, 2015, Quest Medical, Inc. initiated a nationwide recall of Myocardial Protection System (MPS) Delivery Sets, Models 5001102, 5001102-AS, and 7001102 of specified lots. The product(s) have been found to intermittently exhibit a seal failure during use, which potentially could result in patient blood loss.
Myocardial Protection in 2015 (EP Video)
Richard Hayes focuses on the clinical , technical, and perfusion management aspects that these complex surgical pathology present, current strategies and techniques, and the data we have available to support our protection strategy choices (46:21 minutes).
The Non Depolarizing, Normokalemic Cardioplegia Formulation Adenosine-Lidocaine (Adenocaine) Exerts Anti-Neutrophil Effects by Synergistic Actions of its Components
A new strategy of normothermic cardioplegia based on the combination of adenosine and lidocaine (adenocaine; Hibernation Therapeutics Global Ltd, Kilquade, Ireland) achieves nondepolarized arrest at normokalemia.
del Nido Cardioplegia in Adult Cardiac Surgery – Scopes and Concerns
This review attempts to have an overview on del Nido cardioplegia, its advantages, the recent studies comparing it with conventional cardioplegia techniques and the potential areas of concern with its use in adult cardiac surgery.
Generational Diversity in Perfusion: Beyond the Stereotypes Towards an Enlightened Workplace (EP Video)
Managing diversity means minimizing the challenges or barriers to a productive and diverse workforce. The more effective hospitals and staffing companies are at supporting diversity and inclusion, the more engagement perfusionists will experience in teams (55:08 minutes).
Mini-Sternotomy and CPB: Are the Views Adequate: A Case Report (EP Video)
Many minimally invasive cardiac surgical techniques are increasing in popularity. Due to the increase in technology and available equipment, the future looks bright for many minimally invasive techniques (20:42 minutes).
Inclusion of Lidocaine in Cardioplegic Solutions Provides Additional Myocardial Protection
This study evaluated the efficacy of lidocaine in providing myocardial protection during normothermic blood cardioplegia.
Cardiac Myxoma in Pregnancy: A Comprehensive Review
A comprehensive search of the literature of cardiac myxoma in pregnancy was conducted and 44 articles with 51 patients were included in the present review.
Invasion of Privacy: Big Data and Modern Times (EP Video)
Susan Blair present on Big Data and more on the personal rather than the professional aspects of privacy (27:04 minutes)
A Perfusionist Abroad II: Pumping in Persia (EP Video)
Brian Forsberg introduces to the newly founded charity, Novick Cardiac Alliance along with a brief historical overview of Iran followed by a narrative of my recent trip to the capital city, Tehran (32:34 minutes).