ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation) patient selection is a complex and difficult decision for any healthcare provider that decides on the appropriateness of ECMO therapy
Discussions about patient outcomes, safety, effectiveness, advantages, disadvantages, appropriateness and when an off pump or on pump technique should be considered
Review on metabolic alkalosis and how it is treated in the critical care unit. Etiology, clinical significance of. Degree to which this finding is understood and treated
Excellent presentation and discussion of recirculation in you V-V ECMO circuit. Single, double cannulation techniques. How increased flows and volume changes
MicroVision Scan, Inc, a device that uses Side-stream Dark Field Imaging (SDF) to view, in real time, the capillary bed and flow through the microcirculation
Dominic Cappolletti, CCP lectures and discusses the current state of Ventricular Assist Devices (VAD) and Total Artificial Hearts. The current state of VADs
ECMO as a bridge to transplant for patients suffering from pulmonary hypertension - Dr. Hany Samir, Dr. Juan Carlos Zubieta, and perfusionists Rebecca Bolkavac
Intensivist, Juan Carlos Zubieta, MD - common electrolyte disturbances seen in the critical care unit patient and how to address these for improved patient outcomes
A lighthearted, but highly informative discussion about dealing with difficult surgeons, and even difficult colleagues and other team members. Dealing with difficult surgeons
discussion about use of the microvascular scanner to evaluate the ability to wean from ECMO. Dr. Keshen Mathura discusses the MicroVision microvascular scanner
Excellent discussion forum debating the pros and cons of op-cab (Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery) Vs. on pump Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery (CABG)
An all star panel of experienced, traveling perfusionists discuss the commonalities and differences of various heart programs around the country and how perfusion is approached
The history of women in perfusion and the influence and positive impacts women have had in the perfusion profession. The formula for women to advance to leadership in the perfusion
Terry Trifiletti, CCP - How she came to be the founder of the Facebook society "Women in Perfusion" and what the mission of the women in perfusion society is
There exists a phrase every perfusion student learns: "Those that have and those that will" Joe Basha, CCP discusses some of his most memorable cases where mistakes were made
Discussion on the conflict that exists between the healthcare professionals oath to our patients and our families during a natural disaster or national crisis