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Category: Data & Research

ECMO and COVID-19 Webinar Draws Large Attendance as Healthcare Providers Continue to Seek Information on ECMO for Patients with COVID-19

SpecialtyCare recently hosted two educational webinar opportunities for perfusionists and critical care physicians. Both sessions were…

Salvaging Patients’ Blood During Cardiac Surgery Can Be Good for Their Recovery

intraoperative autotransfusion

The study, “The Influence of Intraoperative Autotransfusion on Postoperative Hematocrit after Cardiac Surgery: A Cross-Sectional Study,”…

Performance-Based Assessment of Oxygenators Used During Cardiac Surgery

Assessment of Oxygenators

Findings of the study, “Goal-Directed Perfusion Methodology for Determining Oxygenator Performance during Clinical Cardiopulmonary Bypass,” were…

Real-Time Monitoring Improves Safety for Patients on Heart-Lung Machine

Study findings were detailed in the article “Will Real-Time Monitoring Technology be a Game Changer for…

Cardiac Surgery Patients Benefit From Pairing of Two Blood Conservation Methods

reducing blood loss during surgery

The study, “The effectiveness of acute normolvolemic hemodilution and autologous prime on intraoperative blood management during…

‘Obesity Paradox’ Doubtful for Blood Transfusion Risk

Obesity Paradox

The study, “A BMI >35 does not protect patients undergoing cardiac bypass surgery from red blood…

Reducing a Bypass Pump’s ‘Prime Volume’ a Good Practice—Up to a Point

Bypass pump prime volume

Study findings, “The Unintended Consequences of Over-Reducing Cardiopulmonary Bypass Circuit Prime Volume,” were published in the…

What Protects the Heart During Surgery Also Impacts Blood Sugar Levels

Blood Glucose Levels

Review the study findings, “Does the Type of Cardioplegia Solution Affect Intraoperative Glucose Levels? A Propensity-Matched…

Patients May Benefit From ‘Ultrafiltration’ of Their Blood During Cardiac Surgery

ultrafiltration during cardiac surgery

Review the published study, “The effect of ultrafiltration on end-cardiopulmonary bypass hematocrit during cardiac surgery,” published…