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).
Outcomes of Less Invasive J-Incision Approach to Aortic Valve Surgery
Within that portion of the spectrum of isolated aortic valve surgery where propensity matching was possible, minimally invasive aortic valve surgery had not only cosmetic advantages, but blood product use, respiratory, pain, and resource utilization advantages over full sternotomy, and no apparent detriments.
Noise Levels in Modern Operating Rooms During Surgery
This study consistently showed that noise in the operating room is louder during the critical anesthesia components of the case.
Decreased Erythrocyte Deformability After Transfusion and the Effects of Erythrocyte Storage Duration
The findings demonstrate that increased duration of erythrocyte storage is associated with decreased cell membrane deformability and that these changes are not readily reversible after transfusion.
Is Time on Cardiopulmonary Bypass during Cardiac Surgery Associated with Acute Kidney Injury Requiring Dialysis?
We investigated the relationship between CPB duration and ARF-D occurrence.
Air Transfer of Patients with Intraaortic Balloon Pump Support: Swiss Experience and Recommendations
The aim of the present study was to review the first 38 IABP transfers and to promulgate the currently used standard operating procedure (SOP).
Striving for a Zero-Error Patient Surgical Journey Through Adoption of Aviation-Style Challenge and Response Flow Checklists: A Quality Improvement Project
We have created a reproducible model of care involving multiple checklists at high-risk points in the patient surgical journey
Successful Trans-Atlantic Air Ambulance Transfer of a Patient Supported by a Bi-Ventricular Assist Device
Here we describe the successful transfer of a patient supported by a biventricular assist device (BiVAD) from Cambridge, UK, to Durham, NC, via fixed-wing jet aircraft.
Porcine Bioprosthetic Valve in the Pulmonary Position: Mid-Term Results in the Right Ventricular Outflow Tract Reconstruction
Pulmonary valve replacement (PVR) for pulmonary valve insufficiency (PVI) currently represents the most frequent reoperation performed for adults with congenital heart disease.
ECMO Cannula Review
This paper reviews the basic fluid dynamics underlying extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) cannula design.
A Simple Method for Occlusion of both Venae Cavae in Total Cardiopulmonary Bypass for Robotic Surgery
We describe a novel surgical technique for occlusion of the superior and inferior venae cavae which allows opening of the right atrium safely during robotic cardiac surgery.