Addition By Subtraction: Improving Patient Care By Reducing Risks, Complications, & Costs (EP Video)
Tobin Timmons provides a general overview of TEG and its role in the hospital setting (9:09 minutes).
Combined Use of Adipose Derived Stem Cells & Platelet Rich Plasma: Expanding Indications (EP Video)
Dr. Randy Miller amazes the audience with his innovative use for adipose and PRP in plastic surgery (50:00 minutes).
Addition By Subtraction: Improving Patient Care By Reducing Risks, Complications, & Costs (EP Video)
Tobin Timmons provides a general overview of TEG and its role in the hospital setting (9:09 minutes).
The Role of the Perfusionist in Blood Conservation (EP Video)
John Rivera discusses the role of the perfusionist in blood conservation (42:46 minutes).
Mechanical Assist of the Left Ventricle: Managing IABP & Other Assist Devices (EP Video)
Kacey Dee discusses management of the failing left ventricle with IABP therapy and other devices (15:38 minutes).
The Role of the Perfusionist in Blood Conservation (EP Video)
John Rivera discusses the role of the perfusionist in blood conservation (42:46 minutes).
Red Cell Transfusion Management for Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery for Congenital Heart Disease
In this study we evaluate the effects of red cell transfusion on mortality and morbidity on patients with congenital heart disease at the time of cardiac surgery.
Five-Year Experience with Mini-Volume Priming in Infants ≤5 kg: Safety of Significantly Smaller Transfusion Volumes
This retrospective study was designed to compare safety and transfusion volumes between the mini-volume priming (MP) and conventional priming (CP) methods.
Management of Perioperative Heart Failure
This review aims to provide conceptual framework by selectively presenting recent knowledge and advances in acute heart failure therapies including drugs (inotropes, diuretics) and devices (mechanical assistance, biventricular pacing, ultrafiltration).
A Combined Ultrafiltration Strategy During Pediatric Cardiac Surgery: A Prospective, Randomized, Controlled Study with Clinical Outcomes
The combined use of ultrafiltration of prime solution, zero-balance ultrafiltration, and MUF strategy is associated with a modest improvement in pulmonary function compared with the combination of conventional and MUF strategies in the early postoperative period, but the principal clinical outcomes are similar.
Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) Counterpulsation Improves Cerebral Perfusion in Patients with Decreased Left Ventricular Function
IABP improves cerebral blood flow, particularly in patients with pre-existing heart failure and highly impaired LVEF
Increasing Mean Arterial Pressure during Cardiac Surgery does not Reduce the Rate of Postoperative Acute Kidney Injury
Maintaining a high level of MAP (on average) during normothermic CPB does not reduce the risk of postoperative AKI.