Tampa General Adult ECMO Protocol & Technique (EP Video)
Nick Martini discusses Tampa General's system and technique for ECMO (13:05 minutes).
Perfusion Job Shadow: Chicago Area.
Editor’s Note: If there is anybody in the Chicago area that is so inclined, this young lady is very interested in perfusion. […]
An Overview on the OnCloud Quality Management System
OnCloud is a new informatics and quality management system designed for clinical perfusionists.
Experienced Perfusionist: Seeking Locums Work in Texas & Surrounding States
Certified Clinical Perfusionist 20 years experience Knowledgeable and experienced with most surgical procedures but not limited to: Adult Cardiopulmonary Bypass, Valves, Complex Arches Minimally […]
Perfusion Art: “Cat On A Hot Tin Roof”
“Cat On A Hot Tin Roof“ ___ __Click image to enlarge- Photographer: Frank Aprile, BBA, LP, CCP Equipment: Digital: iPhone 5S […]
A Locum’s ScrapBook: “How Did I Get Here?”
Part 1 of a series Editor’s Note: This section and series is dedicated to the few of us that do locums perfusion […]
Resource Use Trends in Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in Adults: An Analysis of the Nationwide Inpatient Sample 1998-2009
The study objective was to determine whether significant trends over time have occurred in resource use associated with the use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in critically ill adults.
Completely Heparinized Cardiopulmonary Bypass and Reduced Systemic Heparin: Clinical and Hemostatic Effects
When heparinized circuits are used for cardiopulmonary bypass, the amounts of heparin and protamine administered systemically can be reduced.
Heparin-Coated Extracorporeal Circulation in Combination with Low Dose Systemic Heparinization Reduces Early Postoperative Blood Loss in Cardiac Surgery
We investigated the effects of heparin-coated circuits in combination with a reduced systemic heparin dose on early postoperative blood loss (first 12 h), platelet function, and postoperative complications.
Off-Pump Versus On-Pump Coronary-Artery Bypass Grafting in Elderly Patients
We randomly assigned patients 75 years of age or older who were scheduled for elective first-time CABG to undergo the procedure either without cardiopulmonary bypass (off-pump CABG) or with it (on-pump CABG).
Adversity is a Simple Sentence: LIFE is about your FAMILY
My daughter, Maria 🙂 Editor’s Note: I think every once in awhile we have a moment where we need to step back, […]
TAVR: Criteria, Risks, Technology & Future (EP Video)
Dr. Lee Lucas discusses the risks and future of TAVR procedures (30:13 minutes).