Discussion on the conflict that exists between the healthcare professionals oath to our patients and our families during a natural disaster or national crisis
Dr. Hany Samir and Mat Warhoover, CCP from Vanderbilt discuss the survival benefit of ECMO for patients that suffer from COVID-19 related lung injury and failure
This program explores the perfusion perspective of the Coronavirus pandemic on our practices in the early days of the pandemic. Novel Inflammatory Syndrome in Children
John Ingram, CCP describes the complexities of the right sided circulation and how it differs from the left. Potential causes of and measures for managing right heart failure
Joe Basha, CCP and John Ingram, CCP talk about anticoagulation strategies for ECMO patients. SCCM guidelines and their own experiences with different anticoagulation protocols
Dr. Cuthbert Simpkins, renowned Critical Care Medicine physician describes a formulation for modulating nitric oxide and providing oxygenation to tissues in shock states
What is Goal Directed Perfusion, how are goals measured, and how does Goal Directed Perfusion improve patient outcomes undergoing Cardiopulmonary Bypass procedures
Examine the primary differences between and frequency of use of centrifugal pumps and roller pumps for systemic arterial arterial flow during cardiopulmonary bypass
Discussion from a diverse group of perfusion professionals discuss perfusion as a profession and the privilege and responsibilities that come from the professional designation
The differences between PH stat and Alpha stat techniques for blood gas management and the advantages and disadvantages of each during norm and hypothermic bypass conditions
Deep Hypothermia Circulatory Arrest (DHCA) strategies for neurologic protection and the techniques for selective cerebral perfusion - protecting the brain
The technology and use of minimally or less invasive hemodynamic monitoring of the Critical Care Unit patient and the advantages and limitations of less invasive monitoring
Joe Basha, CCP and John Ingram, CCP lecture and discuss the risks and benefits of blood transfusions and also explore and discuss the blood banking industry
John Ingram, CCP and Joe Basha, CCP discuss how to evaluate the effectiveness of your ECMO cannulation strategy and of your ECMO therapeutic goals and metrics.
