Dr. Bansal on the trends and future of mechanical circulatory support. Aditya Bansal, MD, FACS. June 29, 2017

John Ingram, CCP and Joe Basha, CCP examine the primary differences between and frequency of use of centrifugal pumps and roller pumps for systemic arterial flow during cardiopulmonary bypass procedures. John and Joe also explore the safety concerns with the use of each type of pump.

Patrick O'Toole, CCP and Joe Basha, CCP discuss the use and expansion of Point of Care (POC) laboratory analysis. Joe and Patrick also discuss the advantages of rapid turnover of results and what that means for better patient management. Increased workload having to remain compliant with Q/C and calibrations are discussed.

Telemonitoring. The remote ICU Intensivist. Outliers.

Validating graft patency. Off pump – Why does it still happen? A true story of fire in the heart room. Ethical considerations for allied health professionals. TAVR Vs. SAVR. Perfusion standby and the TAVR.

Fluid, Volume, and Blood Management. A multidisciplinary approach to autologous blood. Transfusions – When and why? The Physiology of Fluid Management.

Hosted by Joseph Basha, CCP. Guest Thomas MacGillivray MD, Chief, Cardiac Surgery and Thoracic Transplant, Houston Methodist Cardiovascular Surgery Associates. Guest Curt Shelly, MEd RRT-NPS Clinical Manager, ECMO, Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital.

Guest Host-Patrick O'Toole. Off Pump/On Pump CABG.

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 conditions.

TEG = Thromboelastography. Learn the science of how TEG works and how to interpret graphs. Also, learn how to treat coagulopathy in a targeted fashion and determine mechanical bleeding from coagulation derangement.