Yearly Archives: 2021

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RAPP Versus Ultrafiltration. Optimizing HGB. Alarm Desensitization.

Lectures and discussions about RAPP, On-Pump Ultrafiltration, Transfusion Management, and Alarm Desensitization.  

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TCD, Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery, ECMO Coverage Management.

Lectures and panel discussion on Trans-Cranial Doppler, Novel approach for Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Repair with Hypekalemia, and management of the ECMO patient.  

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Experiencias Clínicas Mercé: Uso del monitor HCE 101 ELSA en circuito con flujo bifurcado

Mercé V. Electromedicina lanza Experiencias Clinicas Mercé, nueva serie de publicaciones en las que se cuenta la experiencia de diferentes profesionales médicos en el uso de las tecnologías más avanzadas..

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Antegrade and Retrograde Selective Cerebral Perfusion.

Antegrade and Retrograde selective cerebral perfusion. Learn about isolated cerebral perfusion and pros and cons of antegrade or retrograde. Learn perfusion techniques and circuit options for delivering isolated cerebral perfusion. ..

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Deep Hypothermia Circulatory Arrest (DHCA), selective cerebral perfusion.

John Ingram, CCP and Joe Basha, CCP discuss Deep Hypothermia Circulatory Arrest (DHCA) strategies for neurologic protection and the techniques for selective cerebral perfusion.   

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Stroke in cardiac surgery Cerebral Embolic Protection. Stroke prevention devices.

Very interesting presentation and discussion on the incidence of stroke in cardiac surgery and the development of Cerebral Embolic Protection devices.   

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Antegrade and Retrograde selective cerebral perfusion.

Dr. Hazim Safi is the world recognized leader of aortic surgery.  Dr. Hazim Safi lectures and weighs in on the debate between antegrade and retrograde selective cerebral perfusion during aortic..

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Cannulation Strategies for ECMO Support of the Transcatheter Aortic Valve.

Backup perfusion coverage for TAVR is a standard of care in the United States.  The panel explores other centers in Europe that does not provide any backup coverage and discusses..

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TransCatheter Valve Replacement (TAVR) and SAVR ,Update on Outcome.

Dr. Prakash Balan lectures and discusses the latest outcomes data on TransCatheter Valve Replacement (TAVR) Vs. Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement (SAVR)  Dr. Balan presents several case studies and engages in..

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Pump Standby When and How.

Joe Basha, CCP and Nathanial Bedair, CCP discuss the use of pump standby and the need to remain vigilant as things can happen quickly.  

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TNOC 2019 Day 2 Perfusion standby and the Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement TAVR - ECMO.

The learner will be able to describe techniques to provide perfusion standby for Trans-catheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) including ECMO.     

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Optimizing Hemoglobin (HGB). Hemodilution During Cardiopulmonary Bypass

Lecture and discussion on optimizing hemoglobin and why hemoglobin thresholds alone may not be best for assuring adequacy of perfusion during open heart surgery.  

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Novel anticoagulants: Management of coagulation.

Joe discusses Novel Anticoagulants and how these may impact us after cardiac surgery.  

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Blood Transfusions. When and why Morbidities associated with transfusion Hemodilution. Day 1.

The learner will be able to discuss the pros and cons of blood transfusions and the morbidities associated with transfusion and the morbidities associated with excessive hemodilution.  

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Fluid, Volume, and Blood Management. A multidisciplinary approach to autologous blood.

Fluid, Volume, and Blood Management. A multidisciplinary approach to autologous blood.    

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Controversies in Perfusion. When to transfuse (Blood Transfusions)

Controversies in perfusion and cardiac surgery are common place. This program explores the controversial topic of transfusion and lowest acceptable hematocrit on pump. The panel also discusses ultrafiltration, flow rates..

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PerfWeb Special Series. Clinical and Financial Benefits of Autotransfusion

This special program is designed for surgeons, anesthesia, perfusion, autotransfusion specialists, and nurses.  The lecture portion will be presented by Dr. Hany Samir.  Dr. Samir is a transplant anesthesiologist, intensivist..

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PH Stat and Alpha stat. Blood Gas Management.

John Ingram, CCP lectures on 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..

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Blood Transfusions. Contemporary use of blood transfusions in medicine.

Joe Basha, CCP lectures on the history and the contemporary use of blood transfusions in medicine.   

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Blood Transfusions review and little known facts. Benefits of blood transfusions

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.     

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Passive antibody therapy in the treatment of COVID-19.

Minh Tran, CCP and Joe Basha, CCP discuss the use of passive antibody therapy, also referred to as convalescent plasma.  An old therapy making a resurgence in the treatment of..

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Pump Standby When and How.

Joe Basha, CCP and Nathanial Bedair, CCP discuss the use of pump standby and the need to remain vigilant as things can happen quickly.  

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SAVR - Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement (SAVR).

Stephanie Ibus, CCP and Joe Basha, CCP provide lecture and discussions on the perfusion management of Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement (SAVR) patients.   

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TNOC 2019 Day 2. Sutureless valves: An excellent option SAVR

Dr. Borut Gersak lectures on the benefits of minimally invasive aortic valve surgery and describes the Perceval sutureless valve implantation.    

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Advanced hemodynamic monitoring in the critical care unit - Katie Kim, RN

Katie Kim, RN describes and discusses hemodynamic monitoring in the critical care unit.  Katie and the panel dive into advanced hemodynamic monitoring and how these monitoring practices help improve outcomes..

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Acute Kidney Injury (AKI). Drivers Of Urine Production.

The learner will be able to describe the physiologic principles of urine production and discuss how cardiopulmonary bypass effects urine production and the potential development of Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)...

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The Practice of Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) in the Critical Care Unit

Joe Basha, CCP discusses the use of Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy CRRT in the critical care unit and how in selected patients, CRRT (Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy) may be superior..

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Long Term Outcomes After Off Pump Versus On Pump.

Excellent discussion and review of opinions and data from key opinion leaders in the area cardiac surgery.  Discussions about patient outcomes, safety, effectiveness, advantages, disadvantages, appropriateness and when an off..

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Management of Common Electrolyte Disturbances - Juan Carlos Zubieta, MD

Intensivist, Juan Carlos Zubieta, MD discusses common electrolyte disturbances seen in the critical care unit patient and how to address these for improved patient outcomes.  Dr. Zubieta discusses how to..

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What is AKI Acute Kidney Injury explained RIFLE AKIN and KDIGO Criteria for assessing AKI

The learner will be able to discuss what Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) is and factors that influence its development. The learner will be able to discuss the RIFLE, AKIN, and..

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