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There are several perfusion techniques that can contribute to blood conservation. Minimizing existing circuit components, using mini-circuits and the maneuver of retrograde autologous priming can be considered steps in prime reduction.
On December 30, 2019, Aaron Grant Hill, a leader whose contributions shaped the development of the field of cardiovascular perfusion, passed away surrounded by his family and friends after a long illness.
The objective of this editorial is to clarify common myths related to the effects of pulsatile flow on circuit optimization and vital organ recovery in congenital heart surgery patients undergoing CPB