Minimized Perfusion Circuits: An Alternative in the Surgical Treatment of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Jehovah's Witnesses present a challenge to cardiac surgeons, as quality of care is not only defined by mortality and morbidity, but also by the avoidance of blood transfusions.
Anesthetic Experience in Patient for Single Lung Transplantation with Previous Contralateral Pneumonectomy: A Case Report
A 48-year-old woman with cystic fibrosis and a previous left pneumonectomy had surgery planned for single lung transplantation under general anesthesia.
A Case Series of Recombinant Platelet Factor 4 for Heparin Reversal After Cardiopulmonary Bypass
Our case series demonstrates that heparin anticoagulation was effectively reversed by the administration of rPF4 without serious complications
Prospective Trial of a Pediatric Ventricular Assist Device
Options for mechanical circulatory support as a bridge to heart transplantation in children with severe heart failure are limited. We conducted a prospective, single-group trial of a ventricular assist device designed specifically for children as a bridge to heart transplantation.
Evaluation of Changes in Quality of Life Among Turkish Patients Undergoing Ventricular Assist Device Implantation
In this study we evaluated the effect of VAD implantation upon the quality of life among Turkish patients with end-stage heart failure.
Analysis of Cardiopulmonary Bypass Status in China: Eight-Year Development Trends
To study the development of cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) in the past 8 years and to come up with predictions and recommendations for the future in China.
Clinical Results of Minimally Invasive Open-Heart Surgery in Patients with Mitral Valve Disease: Comparison of Parasternal and Low-Sternal Approach
Comparing the two different surgical approach of minimally invasive mitral valve surgery, parasternal approach is thought to be more beneficial in reducing postoperative scar, and intubation time.
The Effect of Cardiopulmonary Bypass Prime Volume on the Need for Blood Transfusion After Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
There is increasing awareness that erythrocyte transfusions after pediatric cardiac surgery have deleterious effects. Despite reports of decreased transfusion requirements associated with smaller cardiopulmonary bypass circuits, the relationship between circuit prime volume and need for transfusion has not been systematically examined.
Professional Liability Insurance for Perfusionists
This page provides information on the current professional liability insurance companies for perfusionists.
A Systematic Evaluation of the Core Communication Skills Expected of a Perfusionist
The objective of this systematic evaluation was to identify the sentinel standards necessary to obtain a core level of communication required of a clinical perfusionist during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB).
Residual Blood Processing by Centrifugation, Cell Salvage or Ultrafiltration in Cardiac Surgery: Effects on Clinical Hemostatic and Ex-vivo Rheological Parameters
The study compared the effects of three blood concentration techniques after cardiopulmonary bypass on clinical hemostatic and ex-vivo rheological parameters.
Hemoglobin Trends in Isolated Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Performed Off-Pump and With Standard and Mini Circuits
This study was undertaken to compare the perioperative hemoglobin curves of isolated coronary artery bypass grafting performed with minimized extracorporeal circulation, traditional cardiopulmonary bypass, and off-pump technique.