Yearly Archives: 2021

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X-Ray. TEE. CT

Learn how to read the basic chest X-Ray, CT Scans, and Trans-Esophageal Echo.    

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Intraoperative TCD (Transcranial Doppler) Monitoring.

Dr. Zsolt Garami lectures during our first aired program on Transcranial Doppler (TCD) and discusses the use of TCD during cardiac surgery, as well as comparing cerebral perfusion during antegrade..

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Perfusion Job - Perfusionist Career - Perfusion Education

Excellent discussion from a diverse group of perfusion professionals discuss perfusion as a profession and the privilege and responsibilities that come from the professional designation.   

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Disasters: Your family or your patients.

Joe and Tammy have a lively discussion on the conflict that exists between the healthcare professionals oath to our patients and our families during a natural disaster or national crisis. ..

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Is a Sole Perfusion Practice Safe for the Patient.

Tammy Sparacino, CCP and Joe discuss the challenges and advantages of working in a solo perfusion practice.  

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Work Life balance of the perfusionist.

Tammy Sparacino, CCP, Tracie Howeth, LBSW and Joe discuss work life balance for the healthcare professional.   

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The Cases I wish I could forget” Learning from our mistakes.

There exists a phrase every perfusion student learns: "Those that have and those that will."  After over 40 years of clinical practice, Joe Basha, CCP discusses some of his most..

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The Unique Challenges Facing Women in Perfusion.

Terry Trifiletti, CCP discusses 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 meant..

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The History of Women in Perfusion.

Another fantastic program about women in perfusion. Ann Gurecio, CCP, Stephanie Ibus, CCP, Erin Hermann, CCP, Terri Trifiletti, CCP and Linda Mongero, CCP discuss the history of women in perfusion..

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Growing Your Family as a Perfusionist. High Level Perfusion Professionals

Having a family as a healthcare provider is challenging for everyone. Perfusion and having a family has its own unique challenges.  Join the discussion on how other high level perfusion..

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Minimally Invasive Hemodynamic Monitoring and Goal Directed Therapy.

Joe Basha, CCP lectures on 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..

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Non Invasive Cardiac Output Devices in Artificial Circulatory Support and ECMO.

Tammy Sparacino, CCP lectures on non or minimally invasive cardiac output devices.  The panel discusses the advantages and challenges that these devices pose in regards to accuracy and dependability, especially..

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Pump and Operative Field Shown Simultaneously.

A unique program showing a multi-camera view of the operating field, the heart/lung machine and the hemodynamic monitors all synced. Narration and explanations by a fantastic panel.  

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Angiovac A Tool for Perfusion. The removal of unwanted intravascular material.

Joe Basha, CCP provides lecture, discussions and case studies on the use of the AngioVac for the removal of unwanted intravascular material.  

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Simplifying Minimally Invasive MVR - Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Surgery.

Mark Mettauer, MD lectures and discusses a novel technique for myocardial protection during minimally invasive mitral valve surgery. Discussions follow about the systemic hyperkalemia technique.  

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ECMO Usage. Novel Approach Towards Use of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation.

Joe Basha, CCP presents data on the expanded use of ECMO around the world, including a novel approach towards use of ECMO outside of the hospital as rescue therapy for..

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Cerebral Embolic Protection Devices.

Alan Lumsden, MD; Chairman of the DeBakey Heart and Vascular Institute, Houston Methodist Hospital lectures and discusses Cerebral Embolic Protection Devices and the new stroke classification and stroke mitigation strategies. ..

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Electronic Charting, EHR Options for Perfusion.

Patrick O'Toole, CCP lectures on the different e-charting options for perfusion.   

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What do we Perfuse? Perfusion of the Brain.

Joe Basha, CCP lectures and discusses perfusion of the brain and how we only hope our perfusion is adequate.  

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The Other Guys Tool Box. Survival Through Diversification.

The New Orleans Conference - Las Vegas Edition "The Other Guys Tool Box. Survival Through Diversification" Steve Igo, CP June 29, 2017.  

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Pump and Operative Field Shown Simultaneously.

Shows a split screen perspective of what is happening at the pump simultaneous to what is happening in the operative field.  

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Cerebral Embolic Protection Devices.

Cerebral Embolic Protection Devices Lecture and discussion about devices used to reduce embolic stroke. Trigaurd and Centinal devices.    

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Angiovac: A Tool For The Perfusionist Toolbox.

Lecture and discussion about the AngioVac device. A tool used to remove unwanted intravascular material.  

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Advancement In Extracorporeal Technology: The Future Of Perfusion.

Lecture and discussion on the history and evolution of the heart/lung machine and the advancements of extracorporeal technologies and how the perfusionist has adapted.  

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Controversies in Perfusion, Del Nido Cardioplegia

The de novo use of Del Nido cardioplegia in adult cardiac surgery has gained in popularity, many variations to the original Del Nido formula have come into vogue. Is this..

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Cardioplegia Is There a Difference, Cardioplegia Cocktails.

Eric Skipper, MD lectures and discusses the various cardioplegia cocktails and why he prefers one over another.  

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Cardioplegia: Is There a Difference? ECMO: Patient Selection Matters.

Review of cardioplegia and lecture on novel cardioplegia techniques with Del Nido. Lecture and discussion on ECMO survival and patient selection and timing of ECMO therapy initiation.  

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High stress jobs and nutrition. Benefits of good nutrition.

Joe Basha, CCP and Tammy Sparacino, CCP discuss nutrition and high stress jobs.  Discussed are the many benefits of good nutrition and the difficulty healthcare professionals have complying with good..

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A Practical Nutritional Approach to Coronary Heart Disease.

Dr. Gary Jones, a recognized 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...

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CVVH/CRRT: What Is It And Why We Should Use It More.

 What Is It And Why We Should Use It More.Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy. Veno-Venous Hemofiltration. Discussion on fluid balance and mortality.   

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