Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation with Double Venous Drainage
We report on a successful configuration strategy of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation(ECMO) in two consecutive cases of acute lung injury.
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.
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).