The PerfWeb Podcast

Another fantastic program about women in perfusion. Ann Gurecio, CCP, Stephanie Ibus, CCP, Erin Hermann, CCP, Terri Trifiletti, CCP and Linda Mongero, CCP discuss the history of women in perfusion and the influence and positive impacts women have had in the perfusion profession. Also revealed is the formula for women to advance to leadership roles in the perfusion industry.

There exists a phrase every perfusion student learns: "Those that have and those that will." After over 40 years of clinical practice, Joe Basha, CCP discusses some of his most memorable cases where mistakes were made and what lessons were learned that made Joe a better perfusionist.

Having a family as a healthcare provider is challenging for everyone. Perfusion and having a family has its own unique challenges. Join the discussion on how other high level perfusion professionals have balanced work and life, raising their families, lessons learned and sacrifices made.

An all-star panel of experienced, traveling perfusionists discuss the commonalities and differences of various heart programs around the country and how perfusion is approached. Hear some funny stories and hear evidence that proves why perfusionists are amongst the most adaptable of all healthcare professionals.

Why transport ECMO Patients Who Transport ECMO Patients - Transfering center - receiving center - agreements between centers Methods of transporting Devices in transporting Advantages and controversies. Why transport ECMO patients? Management of patients: - Cardiovascular system - Hemodynamics - Ventilator management - Sedation and pain control - Temperature - CNS management - Renal system - Hematology - Infection Control - Fluids, electrolytes, and nutrition - Positioning - Procedures Patient management and device selections for acute/temporary support Acute and temporary ventricular support with BioMedicus Centrifugal pump

Where is the seat of the soul? Historical and contemporary beliefs are explored. Is it the heart, the brain, or somewhere else? The microcirculation? Philosophical concepts are explored by a highly intelligent and diverse panel. Quandaries are explored, ie: If the seat of the soul is the heart, whose soul exists in the heart transplant recipient?

Excellent discussion forum debating the pros and cons of op-cab (Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery) Vs. on-pump Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery (CABG).

ARDS Causes, Vaping, and ARDS (Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome) Does vaping effect oxygenation similar to tobacco products? The vaping crisis in our schools. Vaping by the numbers - deaths Vaping Illness Data from NPCC National Poison Control Centers Vaping related lung illness has a name: EVALI "E-Cigarette or Vaping product use associated Lung Illness" National Institute on Drug Abuse report December 2019 Vaping in Texas schools Signs your kid is vaping what is a sign of vaping children? January 2nd, 2020: President Donald Trump announced that vaping liquids flavored or smelling like candy fruit, mint, and desserts, along with small cartridge-based e-cigarettes, are federally prohibited in an effort to stop youth from being targeted. What can parents do ..?

Case studies in the use of the AngioVac catheter system for the removal of unwanted intravascular material. Cases include IVC/Ileo thrombus, occluded IVC filter, Tricuspid vegetation, and infected centra catheter lines with thrombus. Also explored is the future potential uses of the AngioVac catheter and also in providing supplemental ECMO support during and integrated into the system.

Dr. David Zlotnick describes the new generation AngioVac and how this tool is used to remove unwanted intravascular material and is incorporated into a comprehensive Pulmonary Embolism Response Team program.