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Tiny Perfusion Letter

The Tiny Perfusion Letter is an email newsletter created and distributed by Luc Puis, ECCP. If you are interested in receiving articles directly to your inbox, you can subscribe to the free newsletter by clicking here. 

Please see below for the most recent posts to the Tiny Perfusion Letter Blog: 

Validation of Cardiac Surgery Score (CASUS) in Postoperative Cardiac Patients

Updated 11:23PM EST, Sun Jan 3rd, 2021
Validation of Cardiac Surgery Score (CASUS) in Postoperative Cardiac Patients
Abstract
Introduction. Cardiac Surgery Score (CASUS) was introduced in 2005 as the first postoperative scoring system specific for patients who had cardiac surgery. Prior to this, European System for Cardiac Operativ...

Risk factors for agitation and hyperactive delirium in adult postcardiotomy patients with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation support: an observational study

Updated 11:20PM EST, Sun Jan 3rd, 2021
Risk factors for agitation and hyperactive delirium in adult postcardiotomy patients with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation support: an observational study
Risk factors for agitation and hyperactive delirium in adult postcardiotomy patients with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation support: an o...

Is there a “safe” suction pressure in the venous line of extracorporeal circulation system?

Updated 11:16PM EST, Sun Jan 3rd, 2021
Is there a “safe” suction pressure in the venous line of extracorporeal circulation system?
 
Abstract
Successes of extracorporeal life support increased the use of centrifugal pumps. However, reports of hemolysis call for caution in using these pumps, especially in neonatology and in pediatric...

A 0.6-protamine/heparin ratio in cardiac surgery is associated with decreased transfusion of blood products

Updated 11:10PM EST, Sun Jan 3rd, 2021
A 0.6-protamine/heparin ratio in cardiac surgery is associated with decreased transfusion of blood products
Abstract
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OBJECTIVES
In cardiac surgery, adequate heparinization is necessary to prevent thrombus formation in the cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). To countera

Association between transfusion of blood products and acute kidney injury following cardiac surgery

Updated 11:09PM EST, Sun Jan 3rd, 2021
Association between transfusion of blood products and acute kidney injury following cardiac surgery
Abstract
Background
Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a serious complication following cardiac surgery associated with increased mortality. Red blood cell transfusion enhances the risk of developing AK...

Below is an archive of all articles circulated through Tiny Perfusion Letter.

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An Active Member shall be any perfusionist active in the practice of extracorporeal circulation technology. There are also opportunities to become a Transitional Active Member for those less than a year removed from graduation from an approved accredited training program. Other options include; an Associate Membership, International Membership, Perioperative Blood Management Clinician Membership, and Student Membership.

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