Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Bypass Adaptations for Long-Term Survival of Baboons Undergoing Pulmonary Artery Replacement
In the evaluation of pulmonary artery tissue engineered heart valves (TEHVs), pediatric CPB methods are adapted to accommodate the animals’ unique physiology enabling survival up to 6 months until elective sacrifice.
Blood Temperature Management and Gaseous Microemboli
This study examines the air-handling capabilities of a cardiopulmonary bypass circuit and correlates blood temperatures with microemboli loads proximal and distal to the arterial line filter within the circuit.
GME, Vacuum & A Little Blood Management (Video CME)
The is a video CME module from the Mechaisms 2010 Perfusion Conference (183 minutes). The ABCP has awarded 4.4 Category I CEUs for this video presentation.
Continuous Hyperthermic Peritoneal Perfusion (EP Video)
Vijetha Reddy discusses continuous hyperthermic peritoneal perfusion for cancer therapy (16:28 minutes).
Additional Lung-Protective Perfusion Techniques during Cardiopulmonary Bypass
Postoperative cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB)-induced lung dysfunction still remains as a serious complication that could lead to life-threatening problems.
Complement Activation on the Surface of Cell-Derived Microparticles During Cardiac Surgery With Cardiopulmonary Bypass – Is Retransfusion of Pericardial Blood Harmful?
To investigate whether cell-derived microparticles play a role in complement activation in pericardial blood of patients undergoing cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) and whether microparticles in pericardial blood contribute to systemic complement activation upon retransfusion.
The Inflammatory Response to CPB: What is it and What Can We Do About it? (EP Video)
Professor Gourlay discusses the imflammatory response to CPB and what we can do about it(63 minutes).
Understanding the Importance and Real Meaning of Mixed Venous Oxygen Saturation (SvO2) and Lactate Monitoring (Video)
Hasratt Mohamed discusses the importance of SVO2 and lactate monitoring during CPB (52 minutes).
The Reduction of Clinical Variability by Attention to Detail, Self-reflection, and a Little Mathematics (Video)
Al Stammers discusses the implementation of a data driven solution designed to improve patient outcomes (50 minutes).
New Perfusion Circuit for Isolated Limb Infusion (Video)
Dale Clark discusses a new perfusion technique for isolated limb infusion (34 minutes).
Apico-Aortic Valve Conduit for Aortic Stenosis and Previous Coronary Artery Bypass (Video)
Dr. Anthony Shackelford presents a case report on an apico-aortic valve conduit (21 minutes).
Implementation of Automatic, Real-Time IABP Timing and Fiber Optic AP Monitoring in Clinical Practice (Video)
Patricia Hanlon discusses real-time monitoring and fiber optic timing with the Arrow IABP console (50 minutes).