Approaches to Blood Management for ECMO Patients (EP Video)
Jeffrey B. Riley discusses the different approaches to blood management with patients on ECMO (27:07 minutes).
The Risks of Blood Transfusion: Regional Data (EP Video)
Bob Groom discusses regional data demonstrating the inherent risks of transfusion (23:23 minutes).
Role of Antithrombin Concentrate in Cardiac Surgery (EP Video)
Dr. Ken Tanaka discusses the role of antithrombin concentrate in cardiac surgery (32:56 minutes).
Monitoring Platelet Function (EP Video)
Jeffrey B. Riley discusses the Mayo way of monitoring platelet function (21:06 minutes).
Prophylactic Platelets? (EP Video)
Dr. Joseph Sweeney discusses the role of using platelets in a prophylactic fashion in cardiac surgery (33:25 minutes).
The Coagulopathy of Trauma (EP Video)
Dr. Mark Walsh provides insight on coagulopathies associated with trauma surgery (31:52 minutes).
Massive Transfusion: Protocols, Guidelines and Outcomes: What Works? (EP Video)
Dr. Lena M. Napolitano expands on massive transfusion protocols in an effort hone in the most effective strategies (33:02 minutes).
Massive Transfusion of Blood Components: Ratio-Targeted vs. Goal-Directed Protocols (EP Video)
Dr. Timothy H. Pohlman discusses massive transfusion protocols and goals (32:29 minutes).
Massive Transfusion: Protocols, Guidelines and Outcomes: What Works? (EP Video)
Dr. Lena M. Napolitano expands on massive transfusion protocols in an effort hone in the most effective strategies (33:02 minutes).
Fresh and Citrated Whole-Blood Specimens can Produce Different Thromboelastography Results in Patients on Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
In some patients on ECMO, use of samples collected in sodium citrate tubes for TEG analysis results in significant artifacts, which could lead to heparin overdosing in these patients.
Use of the Impella 2.5 Microaxial Pump for Right Ventricular Support after Insertion of Heartmate II Left Ventricular Assist Device
We describe the use of the Impella as a right ventricular support device
Central-Radial Artery Pressure Gradient after Cardiopulmonary Bypass is Associated with Cardiac Function and May Affect Therapeutic Direction
To investigate the risk factors involved in radial-femoral artery pressure gradient after cardiac surgery.