Optimizing hemoglobin and why hemoglobin thresholds alone may not be best for assuring adequacy of perfusion during open heart surgery. Hemodilutional Anemia
Interesting a lively debate on Retrograde Autologous Pump Prime (RAPP) versus Ultrafiltration (UF) for volume control during cardiopulmonary bypass procedures
Lucas Duvall, MD teaches how to read X-Rays for perfusionists. X-rays are types of electromagnetic radiation probably most well-known for their ability to see through skin
The various cardioplegia cocktails and why he prefers one over another. Cardioplegia: Buckberg, Micro-Plegia, Plegisol, St. Thomas - Differences. Blood Cardioplegia
The importance of patient selection by ELSO guidelines to ensure a successful and beneficial ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation) program. Central VA ECMO
The history, present and future of the perfusion profession. Advancements in Extracorporeal Technology. New and Emerging Technologies for the Perfusionist
Validating Graft Patency. The importance and value of Transit Time Flow Measurements (TTFM) after coronary bypass surgery. Why evaluate grafts? Flow Measurement
Expert on nutrition and cannabinoids lectures on heart disease, inflammation and the influence on nutrition and cannabinoids on on development of heart and vascular disease
Case studies on the use of the AngioVac for the removal of unwanted intravascular material. AngioVac cannula and circuit. Angiovac presentation - Mahesh Ramchandani, MD
Use of Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy CRRT in the critical care unit and how in selected patients, CRRT may be superior to IHD for patients suffering acute kidney injury
Donation after Cardiac Death (DCD): Expanding the donor pool for patients needing heart transplantation. Preparing for acute aortic emergencies. Magnesium
First ever multi-studio, multi-day, interdisciplinary virtual educational event. Unusual case report. Nutrition and Health. Strategies for managing high stress jobs
Anticoagulation free ECMO: Does this improve outcomes? CRRT: How is it used, is it beneficial, can benefit be measured? Ultrafiltration for volume management on CPB
ECMO delivery techniques and share the differences in practice protocols between them. ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation) usage in adults in United States