Dr. Eric Skipper lectures and discusses the importance of patient selection by ELSO guidelines to ensure a successful and beneficial ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation) program.

Eric Skipper, MD lectures and discusses the various cardioplegia cocktails and why he prefers one over another.

Dr. Lucas Duvall gives a comprehensive review of how to read CT scans for perfusionists.

Dr. Lucas Duvall teaches perfusionists how to read Trans - Esophageal - Echo (TEE).

Lucas Duvall, MD teaches how to read X-Rays for perfusionists.

X-rays are types of electromagnetic radiation probably most well-known for their ability to see through a person's skin and reveal images of the bones beneath it. Advances in technology have led to more powerful and focused X-ray beams as well as ever greater applications of these light waves, from imaging teensy biological cells and structural components of materials like cement to killing cancer cells.

John Ingram Knowledge Nuggets:

Fetal Hemoglobin vs. Adult Hemoglobin

Tammy Sparacino Journal Club:

SMART decisions in fluid management are worth their SALT Fluid management of the ECMO patient

Checklists - Prior to Initiation of Cardiopulmonary Bypass (CPB)

Patrick O'Toole, CCP, Rodel Ibus, CCP, and Joe Basha, CCP lecture and discuss the importance and use of checklists prior to initiation of cardiopulmonary bypass.

Alarm Desensitization - How Healthcare Professionals Can Become Desensitized to Alarms

Patrick O'Toole, CCP, Rodel Ibus, CCP and Joe Basha, CCP present lectures and discussions on how healthcare professionals can become desensitized to alarms and how this can result in potential patient harm.

Optimizing Hemoglobin (HGB). Hemodilution During Cardiopulmonary Bypass

Lecture and discussion on optimizing hemoglobin and why hemoglobin thresholds alone may not be best for assuring adequacy of perfusion during open-heart surgery.