Editor’s Note: Because of where we are, where we work, and what we do, most working perfusionists right now will encounter a moment where you have to reconcile that what you are doing may constitute a significant health risk to us, and God forbid- our families. This isn’t all about altruism and a call-of-duty, sometimes […]
Editor’s Note: I’m not used to turning on the TV and watching a news report discuss anything at all related to perfusion. But these are the beginnings of NEW TIMES- where we all confront the hellish reality of a paradigm shift in our culture as a new and budding clarity settles in and we have […]
Editor’s Note: – Question? If we are going to eliminate elective surgeries in our operating rooms- how many ventilators does that free up? – And taking it a step further- wouldn’t that secluded and far superior isolation/sterile technique imply an advantage for our sickest patients? It’s a very significant alternative resource that may merit a […]
Editor’s Note: Say HELLO to Jaime & Jesus. They work at Los Bravos Mexican Restaurant. They came to America- found opportunity- and cook great food. Now they repay us- and they are giving us our opportunity to at least get take out food, and they are very brave and exemplary in doing it. Jesus- on […]
Editor’s Note: Say HELLO to Angelica. She stands tall and should make us all proud. More about that later… This is week two of the coronavirus wave, and I have to admit that last week was like getting a bucket of cold water splashed in your face to wake you up from your sleep. Not […]
Editors Note: – I’m getting fitted for one of these on Tuesday. Ostensibly as a prep for possible ECMO cases that might come down the pipeline. Watching a few discussions regarding this strategy and reconciling that with my previous experiences with ICU respiratory isolation cases- (H1N1) makes me realize that efficacy of this strategy is […]