What exactly is the role of the perfusionist: From scope of practice to practice dependent responsibilities. Cross industry collaboration; development of the Heart/Lung machine
Update on ECMO for COVID-19: What have we learned? Early experience of pump-controlled retrograde trial off for weaning from (VA ECMO) in adult patients with cardiogenic shock
Unwanted intravascular material and its consequences w/Case studies Introducing the AngioVac Gen 3. Incorporating AngioVac Gen 3 into a comprehensive Pulmonary Embolism
Uncover the challenges of ECLS and how to navigate its adverse effects for improved patient outcomes in this essential guide for healthcare professionals.
Peripartum cardiogenic shock can happen, though infrequently, is devastating. Learn about this complex condition and hear case studies on successful outcomes with the use of ECMO
The unique challenges facing women in perfusion. The history of women in perfusion. Starting a family as a perfusionist. The unique challenges facing women in perfusion
Examines the "art" of perfusion and how the perfusionist uses available data and techniques to provide sufficient perfusion and oxygenation to the patient
The effect of Cardiopulmonary Bypass (CPB) on Platelets. Preoperative C-reactive protein as a predictor of postoperative AKI. Blood Storage Effects on the Blood Components
Joe will look at the economic side of perfusion. Hospital costs, reimbursements, salaries, and how perfusion service makes money for a hospital or as a business
Connecting the CRRT machine into the ECMO circuit. CRRT, CVVH is a useful tool for managing patients with fluid, electrolyte, metabolite and acid base imbalance
We begin with the basics, explaining the components of ABG, including pH, PaCO2, PaO2, HCO3-, and SaO2. This foundational knowledge is crucial for perfusionists
Single Ventricle physiology and how this affects perfusion technique during surgical correction. Alternative techniques to long acting cardioplegia for myocardial protection CPB
Look at the Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) Pandemic and where we are now, what we learned, got right, got wrong and how escalating therapy's vis a vis, ECMO helped
RAPP is a technique utilized to min. hemodilution associated anemia on cardiopulmonary bypass. Risks associated with RAPP: hypotension, acute hypovolemic shock and hypo - perfusion