Editor’s Note: Well, I was getting my schedule the other day, a group text forum where we find out what’s in our future for the next day, and my assignment was “FA- Watchman x 2”. So of course I followed up with- a text to the group asking: what type of surgeon IS HE- and […]
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Editor’s Note: The last few places I have visited were programs that were scaling up their TAVR programs. There are some pretty exciting and innovative technologies on the rise in the realm of Hybrid technology. Many of us standby for these procedures, I personally have only had to place one patient on emergent CPB- primarily for […]
Editor’s Note: Thought I would drop a quick primer on the use of the AngioVac system for percutaneous clot extraction. The YouTube video right below is very comprehensive and should explain 90%of our involvement as well as the process. Have an excellent Monday! 🙂 Equipment Images Process Product Description All contents are sterile/single-use only. This […]
2 Cone Heads 🙂 Editor’s Note: I had an opportunity to assist and learn how to do a HIPEC procedure. This was an extraordinary experience, and this perfusion group in Iowa should definitely be recognized for the advanced perfusion techniques they do routinely, that many of us have never had the opportunity to be a part […]
“Although modest in terms of complexity, and clinical challenge, platelet gel does rear it’s head for those of us that are in accounts that employ the use of this modality.” Editor’s Note: Today’s menu is less esoteric- and however bland, represents one of the many adjunct therapies and applications that perfusionists are involved in, that are […]
Editor’s Note: Recently at one of the OR’s I was visiting, we had a visit from a rep from The KLS Martin Group, regarding a fresh perspective on an old problem: Cordless Headlights that have the muscle to last through an open heart procedure. I was impressed with the enthusiasm and tenaciousness of this KLS representative, Lauren […]
Click Image to visit CARDIOHELP website Editor’s Note: We are looking at a new system to integrate into our ECMO program, and today we had an in-service from MAQUET, who owns, distributes, and supports the CARDIOHELP ECLS system. This was a 3.5 hour in-service designed to educate physicians, perfusionists, and nurses. It was offered for three […]
“At a time when the health care industry faces much ambiguity through reform, one certainty is apparent: Resources will be more constrained as we face a shortage of physicians, an influx of chronic condition patients, and declining reimbursements.” Editor’s Note: I had an interesting discussion with our chief cardiac surgeon the other day, it is […]
“My Colleagues” ________Click image to enlarge Photographer: Suneel Lakki Equipment: Digital Editing: Photoshop: Metal Gradient. Narrative: Eyes up & Eyes down Time & Place: 2014 Fortis Memorial Research Institute About The Picture: Eye contact has been made… To View The Entire Gallery- Click the Image Below To Submit A Picture: email: EccLog@gmail.com
“Transeptal RA to LA” ________Click image to enlarge Sketch Artist: Brian White Equipment: Pen & Projector Editing: Photoshop: Cropping: Hue & Contrast adjustments. Narrative: Sometimes art is needed to understand the entire picture. Transeptal RA to LA off load cannula with VA ECMO. Time & Place: 2014 West Texas About The Picture: Sometimes you gotta get artistic […]
“Timid” ________Click image to enlarge Photographer: Frank Aprile, BBA, LP, CCP Equipment: Digital Editing: Photoshop: Cropping: Hue & Contrast adjustments. Narrative: Scrubbed in for 1 hour- and gloves are totally clean… Time & Place: 2014 West Texas About The Picture: During-Bypass To View The Entire Gallery- Click the Image Below To Submit A Picture: email: EccLog@gmail.com
Editor’s Note: Once again, just checking early morning news and chatter on Facebook, and another interesting link rears it’s head. I found this article on an Italian perfusion FB page by CardioPeople- an Italian resource- very well organized, and very professional. Link: https://www.facebook.com/universita.campobasso They provided an English version of the above cited topic- so […]
“Heart Surgery in Texas” ________Click image to enlarge Editor’s Note: This is a great picture- Nikki going to town right b4 a heart case. Photographer: Nikki’s Friend Equipment: Digital Editing: Photoshop: Cropping: Hue & Contrast adjustments. Narrative: Riding herd before a heart case. Time & Place: 2014 West Texas About The Picture: Before-Bypass To View The Entire […]
Editor’s Note: Once again, just checking early morning news and chatter on Facebook, and another interesting link rears it’s head. I found this article on an Italian perfusion FB page by CardioPeople- an Italian resource- very well organized, and very professional. http://www.cardiopeople-network.com/social/index.php?do=%2Fpages%2F10%2F They provided an English version of the above cited topic- so I […]
Editor’s Note: Hi Guys, I got this letter from a perfusionist in Germany. I don’t know if the ABCP recognizes Perfusion Certification from Europe. I guess the question is- can he sit for the ABCP boards? Hi Frank, hope u can help.. i want to immigrate to the states after i finish my Master degree […]
“B F F” ________Click image to enlarge Photographer: Cik Abul Equipment: Digital Editing: Photoshop: Cropping: Hue & Contrast adjustments. Narrative: Malaysian perfusionist: “The Clamp is BFF” Time & Place: The World: 2014 About The Picture: Before-Bypass About The Artist: I Think this says it all 🙂 To View The Entire Gallery- Click the Image Below To […]
“Breakfast Club” ________Click image to enlarge Photographer: Dario Fichera Equipment: Digital Editing: Photoshop: Cropping: Hue & Contrast adjustments. Narrative: Typical chats B4 Bypass Time & Place: The World: 2014 About The Picture: Before-Bypass About The Artist: I Think this says it all 🙂 To View The Entire Gallery- Click the Image Below To Submit A Picture: email: EccLog@gmail.com
“Oximetry” ________Click image to enlarge Editor’s Note: This is a great picture- but it is also a great addition to our practice. The CASMED FORE-SIGHT Cerebral Oximeter has definitely improved our insight (in terms of adequacy of cerebral perfusion). Click Here to see the Technical Specs… Photographer: Frank Aprile, BBA, LP, CCP Equipment: Digital Editing: Photoshop: […]
Click Image to view corporate site. Editor’s Note: I used the FORE-SIGHT cerebral oximeter, the other day on a patient with documented carotid disease. I watched the monitor closely for changes as the changes were made while on bypass (Q, pressure, sweep gas, temperature, cardiac index, X-clamping, cardioplegia, and so forth). It is a sensitive […]