Results from the Perfusion.com Cardiac Surgery Hematocrit Trend Survey: Observations and Evidence-Based Recommendations

Staged Palliation of Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome: Trends in Mortality, Cost, and Length of Stay Using a National Database from 2000 Through 2009

This study sought to evaluate (1) trends in HLHS surgical outcomes including in-hospital mortality, length of stay (LOS), and cost, and (2) patient and hospital risk factors associated with these outcomes.

Cardiopulmonary Bypass in Surgery for Interrupted Aortic Arch

Profound hypothermic cardiopulmonary bypass either with low flow rate or with circulatory arrest is equally the preferable choice for the surgery of interrupted aortic arch.

Negative Fluid Displacement: An Alternative Method to Assess Patency of Arterial Line Cannulation

With increased use of femoral cannulation for minimally invasive cardiac surgical procedures, this RAP technique can enhance the perfusionist's and the surgeon's ability to safely perform bypass in the presence of higher dissection risk.