Development of a Rabbit Animal Model for Miniaturized Heart-Lung Machines
For the purpose of testing the MiniHLM, we developed a new rabbit animal model.
Gaseous Micro-Emboli Activity during Cardiopulmonary Bypass in Adults: Pulsatile Flow versus Nonpulsatile Flow
We aimed to determine whether pulsatile CPB augments production and delivery of GME and evaluate the role of different events in GME activity during either type of perfusion.
The Need for Thoracic Surgery in Adult Patients Receiving Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: A 16-year Experience
Patients undergoing thoracotomy were identified and outcomes were statistically analysed.
Tezosentan and Right Ventricular Failure in Patients with Pulmonary Hypertension Undergoing Cardiac Surgery: The TACTICS Trial
A reduction in RV failure with tezosentan was not observed in this study.
Standards and Guidelines: Blueprint for a Safe and Effective Perfusion Service (EP Video)
Bob Groom discusses standards and guidelines as the blueprint for a safe and effective perfusion program (12:34 minutes).
Effect of Intra-operative Nadir Hematocrit During Cardiac Surgery: The Michigan Experience (EP Video)
Donald Likosky discusses the effect of Nadir hematocrit during cardiac surgery from the Michigan database (9:53 minutes).
Update on the AmSECT Mechanical Circulatory Support Committee (EP Video)
Mark Lucas provides an update on the ongoing work of the mechanical circulatory support committee (18:51 minutes).
AmSECT University: A Resource for Clinicians and Leaders (EP Video)
David Fitzgerald discusses the progress and future of AmSECT University (16:26).
Role of Cytokines in Cardiopulmonary Bypass-Induced Ventricular Dysfunction in a Porcine Model (EP Video)
Craig Vocelka discusses the role of cytokines during CPB-induced LV dysfunction in the porcine model (18:16 minutes).
Safety Testing of Left Ventricular Vent Valves (EP Video)
Caroline Gavin discusses the methods of safety testing one-way valves in the vent line (9:36 minutes).
Managing Inherited Thrombophilic Defects on Cardiopulmonary Bypass: A Guide for Perfusionists (EP Video)
Marie Stevens discusses how to manage thrombophilic defects during cardiopulmonary bypass (13:17 minutes).
The Influence of Hyperthermic Perfusion During Cardiopulmonary Bypass on Acute Kidney Injury Following Cardiac Surgery: Multicentre Analysis Using the Perfusion Downunder Collaborative (EP Video)
Robert Baker discusses the influence of hyperthermic perfusion on acute kidney injury during CPB (7:27 minutes).