The PerfWeb Podcast

Joe Basha's PerfWeb #33 —The microcirculation is it the real residence of the soul?— Perfusion

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?

Joe Basha's PerfWeb #33 — On Pump vs Off Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery (CABG) — Perfusion

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).

Joe Basha's PerfWeb #32 — The vaping crisis in our schools. Vaping and Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) — Perfusion

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 ..?

Joe Basha's PerfWeb #31 — Unwanted intravascular material (AngioVac) and its consequences with Case studies — Perfusion

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.

Joe Basha's PerfWeb #31 — Pulmonary Embolism PE Response program — Perfusion

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.

Joe Basha's PerfWeb #31 — MicroScan Evaluating the microcirculation on Cardiopulmonary Bypass CPB — Perfusion

Dr. Keshen Mathura discusses the MicroVision microvascular scanner and discusses and demonstrates how this tool to visualize the microcirculation can be used in the cardiac and critical care units to evaluate the health of the critical care patients microcirculation.

Joe Basha's PerfWeb #31 — How should a perfusionist deal with a difficult surgeon — Perfusion

A lighthearted, but highly informative discussion about dealing with difficult surgeons, and even difficult colleagues and other team members. Learn from a panel with over 100 years of collective experience. This program will help you in how to manage those high-maintenance personalities and situations.

Joe Basha's PerfWeb #31 — How do I make myself more marketable as a Perfusionist — Perfusion

Every day we market ourselves. Perfusion is a very unique profession, based on the fact that we are a very small fraternity. There are fewer practicing perfusionists than there are heart surgeons and we cover hearts, cath lab, interventional radiology, ED, and critical care. Great discussion about what is considered important to position yourself for success in the perfusion industry.

Joe Basha's PerfWeb #30 — Common Problems of the ICU Patient. Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy — Perfusion

Super lecture and discussion around management of the Critical Care Unit patient. Common problems if the ICU patient. What is the role of the CRRT (Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy).

Joe Basha's PerfWeb #30 — Management of Common Electrolyte Disturbances — Perfusion

Intensivist, Juan Carlos Zubieta, MD discusses common electrolyte disturbances seen in the critical care unit patient and how to address these for improved patient outcomes. Dr. Zubieta discusses how to calculate correction dosing to achieve electrolyte homeostasis and why this is important.