Cannulation Disaster Management (EP Video)
By understanding the nuances of minimally invasive cardiac surgical perfusion techniques one can hopefully avoid and if necessary successfully navigate most unexpected complications (47:58 minutes).
Hemodynamics in Heart Failure, and the Effects of New Interventions (EP Video)
Heart failure can be the result of a wide range of disorders, including coronary ischemic heart disease, myocardial diseases, and valvular heart disease. Specific treatments address the underlying pathophysiology of the disorder. By reviewing hemodynamic and pressure-volume relationships in disease, we can think about tailoring our therapy to the needs of the patient (46:14 minutes).
Evaluating Essential Perfusion Skills – An Application of High Fidelity Simulation (EP Video)
Bruce Searles and Edward Darling present a practical application of high-fidelity simulation (103:25 minutes).
Increased Hemoglobin Nadir with Decreased Blood Usage Due to “Right-Sized” Extracorporeal Circuits: A Quality Improvement Initiative (EP Video)
Shahna Leann Bronson discusses the quality improvement aspects of sizing oxygenators to patient size (6:49 minutes).
Bridging the Gap (EP Video)
Donald Likosky presents on bridging the gap in quality outcomes in cardiac surgery (22:17 minutes).
Centrifugal vs. Roller Pump: PRO (EP Video)
Kenneth Shann presents the positive side of centrifugal pump use in adult cardiac surgery (14:19 minutes).
Cerebral Oximetry in Adult Patients: CON (EP Video)
David Fitzgerald presents the negative side of cerebral oximetry use in adult patients (17:56 minutes).
High-Fidelity, Mock-Loop for Mechanical Circulatory Support Program Training (EP Video)
Michael A. Sobieski presents an abstract on mechanical circulatory support training (4:47 minutes).
The Role of Perfusion Registries: A Surgeon’s Perspective (EP Video)
Dr. Prager discusses the role of registries from a Surgeon's perspective (33:53 minutes).
Implementing Benchmarking in Perfusion Practice: Results of a Multicentre Quality Improvement Initiative (EP Video)
Dr. Baker presents an abstract on benchmarking in perfusion practice to improve quality (3:59 minutes).
Perfusion Through the Looking Glass (EP Video)
Larry Petree from Sorin Group discusses perfusion simulation (52:41 minutes).
Building a Culture of Safety in the OR (EP Video)
Dr. Richard Prager discusses the process of building a culture of safety in the OR (25:36 minutes).