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Post-Cardiotomy ECMO Support
This video explores post-cardiotomy ECMO support for patients who have undergone a conventional cardiac operation and are unable to wean from cardiopulmonary bypass. Topics include cannulation configurations for venovenous and venoarterial ECMO, left ventricular venting, troubleshooting failure to wean, and flow optimization.
Presenter:
John M. Stulak, MD
Mayo Clinic
Perioperative Care of the Aortic Surgical Patient
Part 1—Proximal Aorta & Dissection
In this two-part series highlighting the perioperative management of aortic surgery, fundamentals and pitfalls are identified.
In Part 1, the focus is on aortic dissection and proximal aortic and arch surgery with hemodynamic considerations and optimal neurologic outcomes.
In Part 2, the focus is on thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm surgery with an emphasis on managing its unique challenges and reducing the risk of spinal cord ischemia in the postoperative period.
Presenter:
Rita K. Milewski, MD, PhD, MSEd
Yale School of Medicine
Contributors:
Subhasis Chatterjee, MD
Baylor College of Medicine
Jonathan C. Hong, MD
Baylor College of Medicine
Perioperative Care of the Aortic Surgical Patient
Part 2—Thoracoabdominal Surgery
In this two-part series highlighting the perioperative management of aortic surgery, fundamentals and pitfalls are identified.
In Part 1, the focus is on aortic dissection and proximal aortic and arch surgery with hemodynamic considerations and optimal neurologic outcomes.
In Part 2, the focus is on thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm surgery with an emphasis on managing its unique challenges and reducing the risk of spinal cord ischemia in the postoperative period.
Presenter:
Subhasis Chatterjee, MD
Baylor College of Medicine
Contributors:
Jonathan C. Hong, MD
Baylor College of Medicine
Rita K. Milewski, MD, PhD, MSEd
Yale School of Medicine