Evolution of Cannulation Techniques for Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery: A 10-Year Journey
Over 10 years of MICS, we have modified our techniques substantially, and the present report outlines the evolution of our current cannulation platform.
Total Blood Volume of Asian Patients undergoing Cardiac Surgery is far from that Predicted by Conventional Methods
We aimed to evaluate differences between calculation of TBV by Nadler's formula, a classic reference book method, and an established formula calculated by the authors.
Mitral Valve Reoperation under Ventricular Fibrillation Through Right Mini-Thoracotomy Using Three-Dimensional Videoscope
Mitral valve surgery under VF through right mini-thoracotomy can be an alternative procedure for reoperation after conventional various cardiothoracic surgeries.
Air Lock and Embolism upon Attempted Initiation of Cardiopulmonary Bypass While using Vacuum-Assisted Venous Drainage
A description of indications and potential complications of VAVD is presented.
Robotic Totally Endoscopic Multivessel Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: Procedure Development, Challenges, Results
Closed-chest totally endoscopic coronary artery bypass grafting (TECAB) is feasible using robotic technology.
It’s the Technology! Evolving Role of Cardiovascular Perfusion (EP Video)
Frank Merkle discusses the evolving role of cardiovascular perfusionists in his Keynote address (34:31 minutes).
Simulation for Perfusionists: A Tool for Development of Professional Behavior and Skills (EP Video)
Frank Merkle discusses the role of simulation as a development tool for perfusionists (14:57 minutes).
Developing and Measuring Competence through Immersive Simulation: The SUNY Experience (EP Video)
Bruce Searles discusses simulation as an educational tool used to assess clinical competency (35:25 minutes).
Justification and Implementation: Building Simulation into Your Practice (EP Video)
Bruce Searles discusses the topic of bringing simulation into your clinical perfusion practice (45:35 minutes).
Safety Comes First (EP Video)
William DeBois discusses putting perfusion safety as the highest priority (31:57 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).