Validating the Fidelity of the ECMO Patient Simulator (EP Video)
Scott Surdakowski discusses the process of validating an ECMO simulator (14:01 minutes).
Hearts with Hope: 18 Years of Perfusion Without Borders (EP Video)
Christopher Pierce discusses the progress of Perfusion Without Borders (26:52 minutes).
Low Potassium, Histidine/Histidine HCl Buffered, Cardioplegic Solution as a Replacement for Typical High Potassium Solutions To Produce Myocardial Quiescence And Protection: A Case Report (EP Video)
Kristen Grebenc presents a case report on low potassium cardioplegia as a replacement for the standard formula (9:09 minutes).
ECMO Mixology: A Case Study and Educational Module for ECMO Specialists (EP Video)
Cory Alwardt presents a case study and an educational module for perfusionists and ECMO specialists (13:56 minutes).
Arterial Oxygen Saturation Variation during Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (EP Video)
Bill DeBois discusses variation in arterial oxygen saturation during ECMO procedures (6:58 minutes).
Preparing for and Starting an Adult ECLS Program (EP Video)
Craig Vocelka discusses the steps in initiating an adult ECLS program (18:16 minutes).
Perfusionist-facilitated Simulation Activities for ECMO Specialists and Physicians, Cardiovascular Anesthesia and Surgical Residents and CV Surgery Teams (EP Video)
Jeff Riley discusses simulation activities for the entire operating room team (24:48 minutes).
The Why and the How of Low Fidelity CPB Simulation: The Maine Medical Center Experience (EP Video)
Robert Groom discusses the implementation of low fidelity simulation at Maine Medical Center (22:51 minutes).
Ready or Not, Here I Come! (EP Video)
Linda Mongero discusses how the Columbia Presbyterian system incorporates perfusion safety (29:56 minutes).
Perfusion Incident and Near-Miss Reporting (EP Video)
David Fitzgerald discusses the basics of perfusion incident and near miss reporting (33:43 minutes).
Building a Safety Culture (EP Video)
Bob Grooms discusses the steps in developing a culture of perfusion safety (27:55 minutes).
Safety Comes First (EP Video)
William DeBois discusses putting perfusion safety as the highest priority (31:57 minutes).