Platelet Rich Plasma in Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair: A Prospective RCT Study, 2-year Follow-up
Local application of autologous platelet rich plasma (PRP) improves tendon healing in patients undergoing arthroscopic rotator cuff repair.
Retrograde Autologous Priming Reduces Transfusion Requirements in Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
The hypothesis was tested whether retrograde autologous priming (RAP) of the cardiopulmonary bypass system, compared to a standard primed system (NON-RAP group), results in less haemodilution and less transfusion of packed red blood cells.
Temperature Management and Monitoring Practices During Adult Cardiac Surgery Under Cardiopulmonary Bypass: Results of a Canadian National Survey
The purpose of the present study was to examine current temperature management and monitoring practices during adult cardiac surgery using CPB in Canada.
2010 Survey on Cell Phone Use While Performing Cardiopulmonary Bypass
In professions such as perfusion, where clinical vigilance is essential to patient care, the potential distraction of cell phones may be especially problematic.
Thoratec Dual Drive Console Malfunction – Sometimes it’s a Zebra (EP Video)
James Reagor presents a case report on a Thoratec DDC console malfunction (19:25 minutes).
Coping with Congenital Heart Disease (EP Video)
Chris Barbant discusses coping with a child who has congenital heart disease (25.52 minutes).
Anticoagulation Strategies for Long Term Support (EP Video)
Linda Mongero discusses anticoagulation strategies for long term ECMO support (33:58 minutes).
Preparing for Disease Specific Certification (EP Video)
Tonya Elliot discusses how to prepare for disease-specific certification (25:48 minutes).
Complete Surface Modification: Why Bother and is it Possible? (EP Video)
Kevin McKusker discusses surface modification and efficacy surface coatings (40:21 minutes).
A Mission Trip to Vietnam (EP Video)
Lian Huylebroeck discusses a recent mission trip to Vietnam (22:16 minutes).
You Don’t Have to Hide During a Joint Commission Survey: The Role of Leadership (EP Video)
Bill DeBois discusses how to embrace a Joint Commission survey (27:30 minutes).
POC Testing: Analyzer Developments and Targeted Survey Standards (EP Video)
Michaela Cvitkovic presents a 2011 summary on current point of care testing regulations (19:56 minutes).