The Orpheus Perfusion Simulator In Industry (Video)
Ben Komorowski discusses the Orpheus simulator applications for industry (11.45 minutes).
Microcircuitry Strategies to Maintain Hematocrit (Video)
Daniel Gomez discusses microcircuitry strategies to maintain hematocrit on CPB (22:08 minutes).
Simulation-Based Education in Healthcare (Video)
Lou Nemeth discusses the role of simulation education in the healthcare industry as it relates to aviation (31:37 minutes).
Corporate Simulation Training (Video)
Mark Bearss discusses the various facets of corporate simulation traning (14:15 minutes).
ECMO Support in Fulminant Myocarditis (EP Video)
Dafne Chianella discusses strategies for ECMO support in a patient with Fulminant Myocarditis (22:30 minutes).
Improving Cardiopulmonary Bypass: Does Continuous Blood Gas Monitoring Have a Role to Play?
The CDI ™ 500 (Terumo Cardiovascular Systems, Ann Arbor, MI) is an in-line blood gas monitoring device that has been used in clinical practice for over a decade. Few randomized studies have evaluated the value of this device with respect to improved perfusion management.
Modified Surface Coatings and their Effect on Drug Adsorption within the Extracorporeal Life Support Circuit
The purpose of this study was to determine if a tubing coating process affects fentanyl or morphine Sulfate adsorption.
Is the Air Handling Capability of the Quadrox D Pump Dependent within an ECMO Circuit? An In Vitro Study
We aimed to determine if the air handling capability of the Quadrox D oxygenator was dependent upon whether it was used in conjunction with a centrifugal or roller pump; and if application of a Pall air eliminating filter (AEF) would prevent circuit air introduction from intravenous infusions.
Cardiopulmonary Bypass and ECMO for a Dandy Walker Syndrome Patient (EP Video)
Amandeep Sidhu discusses a case report on an ECMO patient with Dandy Walker Syndrome (15:58 minutes).
Cardioplegia Alternatives for Pediatrics (Video)
Jorge Molina discusses Custodial cardioplegia use in pediatrics (20:44 minutes).
Identifying Neonatal and Pediatric Cardiac and Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Patients at Increased Mortality Risk
A previous review from our institution established clinically measured cut-points that defined the late implementation of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) correlating to increased mortality in neonatal and pediatric respiratory patients.
Monitoring Microemboli During Cardiopulmonary Bypass with the EDAC® Quantifier
The purpose of this preliminary study is to assess the incidence of GME during bypass surgery and determine if increased GME counts were associated with specific events during bypass surgery.