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Perfusion Leader Highlight: Linda Mongero, CCP

Linda Mongero, CCP, is a perfusionist who has always enjoyed exploring the natural sciences. The field of cardiovascular perfusion opened the doors for her to discover her strengths as the director of clinical perfusion at a…

Multi-institutional Analysis of 200 COVID-19 Patients treated with ECMO: Outcomes and Trends

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An abstract has been written for submission to the Eastern Cardiothoracic Surgical Society 2021 Meeting, to include a manuscript and presentation. It has been accepted for publication in The Annals of Thoracic Surgery. The work examines…

Noteable Manuscripts, Abstracts, and Presentations

Below, you will find a list of resources that have been crafted with the dedication, expertise, and precision of some of the leaders in the perfusion industry. The impressive list of peer-reviewed publications, published abstracts, and…

“Cardiac Surgery during the Era of COVID 19”

Cardiac Surgery during the Era of COVID-19

We welcome you to join your fellow perfusionists to hear from Luc Puis, ECCP, University Hospitals Leuven, Belgium. The presentation will review what data is available to determine what the impact is of putting patients with…

Checking the Vitals with Kurt Strudwick

Joining us today is Kurt Strudwick, a clinical educator for ECMO services at Specialty Care. In today’s episode we talked to Kurt about how a family tragedy in his youth led him to have a passion…

“The Use of Robotic Techniques for Cardiac Surgery”

The Use of Robotic Techniques for Cardiac Surgery

We welcome you to join your fellow perfusionists to hear from Dr. T. Sloane Guy, MD, an expert in mitral valve conditions and minimally invasive and robotic surgery of the mitral valve and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. The…

Becoming a Leader

Making the transition from an associate to a leader can be intimidating for anyone. However, with the right mindset and a willingness to become a lifelong learner, you can quickly become an effective leader for your…

Tips for Building Your Perfusion Team

How to Build and Maintain a Team Highly effective teams are born from leaders who communicate clearly and recognize employee productivity. Clear and precise communication starts early in the employee’s journey. It is vitally important for…

Critical Support for In-House ECMO Programs

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The research is there — ECMO programs are saving lives on a more frequent basis. But hospital leaders must consider what’s needed to mimic the efficacy of treatment at ECMO centers. For everything from consultation to…

“Inside the Fight to Save Houston’s Most Vulnerable” Q&A with Kirti Patel

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SpecialtyCare is honored to be a partner of Houston Methodist Hospital, working alongside their medical teams to provide perfusion services during cardiac surgery and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support for patients including those afflicted with COVID-19….