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ORIGINAL ARTICLES
14 Whole Blood Cardioplegia (Minicardioplegia) Reduces Myocardial Edema After Ischemic Injury and Cardiopulmonary Bypass
Ulysses G. McCann II, Charles J. Lutz, Anthony L. Picone, Bruce Searles, Louis A. Gatto, Karikehalli A. Dilip, Gary F. Nieman
22 Evaluation of Biocompatible Cardiopulmonary Bypass Circuit Use During Pediatric Open Heart Surgery
Joseph Deptula, Kimberly Glogowski, Kellie Merrigan, Kim Hanson, Donald Felix, James Hammel, Kim Duncan
27 In Vivo Comparison Study of FDA-Approved Surface-Modifying Additives
and Poly-2-Methoxyethylacrylate Circuit Surfaces Coatings During
Cardiopulmonary Bypass
Angela Ask, David Holt, Lynette Smith
33 Heparin-Coated Adult ECMO vs. Ventricular Assist Devices: A Decision Analysis Modeling Approach
Jason R. Nance, Joseph J. Sistino
38 Successful Use of a Competency Step Exam in a Perfusion Education Program
Jeffrey B. Riley, Philip D. Beckley, Richard D. Tallman, Allison S. Spiwak
44 Autologous Platelet Concentrate and Vacuum-Assisted Closure Device Use in a Nonhealing Total Knee Replacement
Myra H. Klayman, Cody C. Trowbridge, Alfred H. Stammers, Gary L. Wolfgang, David A. Zijerdi, Thomas J. Bitterly
PROCEEDINGS
Proceedings Inaugural Perfusion Downunder
ABSTRACTS
44th International Conference of the American Society of Extra-Corporeal Technology
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