ECMO Simulation Program with Orpheus Perfusion Simulator: A Royal Perth Hospital Experience (EP Video)
Viji Vincent discusses the prospects of ECMO simulation with Orpheus (14:24 minutes).
Why Perfusion Registries are Necessary (EP Video)
Dr. Robert Baker discusses the necessity of perfusion registries (28:47 minutes).
A Case Study: The Need to Develop Standardized Protocols for the Timing of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Initiation Among Patients in Cardiac Arrest (EP Video)
Matthew Mosca presents a case study on the need to develop protocols for the timing of ECMO (11:52 minutes).
AmSECT Presidential Address (EP Video)
David Fitzgerald discusses the present and future of AmSECT(61:36 minutes).
First Transportation on a Berlin Heart EXCOR Left Ventricular Assist Device as a Bridge to Transplantation to Arkansas Children’s Hospital (EP Video)
Dorothy Garbin discusses the first transportation on a Berlin Heart EXCOR Left Ventricular Assist Device (7:52 minutes).
Myocardial Protection with Prophylactic Oral Metoprolol During Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Surgery: Evaluation by Troponin I
This study determined if oral administration of prophylactic metoprolol reduces the release of cardiac troponin I in isolated coronary artery bypass grafting, not complicated by new Q waves.
Heme Oxygenase-1 Induction Improves Cardiac Function following Myocardial Ischemia by Reducing Oxidative Stress
We aimed to investigate theprotection and the mechanisms of HO-1 induction in cardiomyocytes subjected to hypoxia and in diabetic mice subjected to LAD ligation.
Cold Blood Versus Crystalloid Cardioplegia for Myocardial Protection in Adult Cardiac Surgery: A Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Studies
The purpose of this article was to systematically review randomized controlled trials in which cold blood cardioplegia was compared with cold crystalloid cardioplegia for cardiac surgery.
Comparison of Haemodynamics and Myocardial Injury Markers Under Desflurane vs. Proposal Anesthesia for Off-Pump Coronary Surgery. A Prospective Randomised Trial
Our study hypothesis was that desflurane-fentanyl anaesthesia could decrease myocardial injury markers and improve haemodynamics compared to propofol-fentanyl in patients undergoing off-pump coronary surgery.
The Proposed 6th edition of Standards for Perioperative Autologous Blood Collection and Administration
The proposed 6th edition of Standards for Perioperative Autologous Blood Collection and Administration is available for public comment from February 28, 2014 until April 29, 2014. A summary of significant changes is provided to facilitate review of the proposed Standards.
The Proposed 6th edition of Standards for Perioperative Autologous Blood Collection and Administration
The proposed 6th edition of Standards for Perioperative Autologous Blood Collection and Administration is available for public comment from February 28, 2014 until April 29, 2014. A summary of significant changes is provided to facilitate review of the proposed Standards.
PRP in Cosmetic Surgery (EP Video)
Dr. Manuel Pena discusses his long-term use of PRP in cosmetic surgery (39:22 minutes).