Tag: perfusion ambassadors

July 2023 Webinar: Jehovah’s Witness Patients Undergoing Complex Cardiac Surgery

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JK1y-FCmLSg Join us in discussing the principles and procedures of the bloodless protocol for patients who decline blood transfusion. LEARNING OBJECTIVES Describe the principles and procedures of the bloodless protocol for patients who decline blood transfusion....

“Can Stress Be Managed or Just Tolerated?” Webinar

"Can Stress Be Managed or Just Tolerated?" Webinar

An emerging crisis in the healthcare environment inflicting illness and hardship on untold numbers of individuals. This silent epidemic is not being borne by patients treated at clinics and hospitals, but by those charged with administering…

Neurocognitive Dysfunction after Aortic Surgery

Neurocognitive Dysfunction after Aortic Surgery

We welcome you to join Michael S Firstenberg, MD, FACC, FAIM, a board-certified thoracic surgeon at The Medical Center of Aurora, who will discuss why neurocognitive complications after aortic surgery continue to be a challenging problem…

“The Society of Thoracic Surgeons National Database: What is New?” Webinar

SpecialtyCare is hosting an educational one-hour webinar. We welcome you to join Dr. Jacobs who will discuss the current penetration, completeness, and representativeness of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Adult Cardiac Surgery Database. He will also…

Perfusion Ambassador: Shannon Barletti

​​How Long Have You Been a Perfusionist? I’ve been a perfusionist for about a year and a half. I’m currently working with SpecialtyCare at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  What Led You to Become…

Perfusion Ambassador: Sarah Dyczewski

​​How Long Have You Been in the Field? I’ve been in healthcare recruitment for nearly seven years. What are the Benefits of a Career in Perfusion?  The benefits include impacting patients’ lives at what can be…

Perfusion Ambassador: Jessica Edwards, CCP

My name is Jessica Edwards, and I’ve been a perfusionist for 13 years, Chief Perfusionist for two of those. I have spent all 13 years at the same account in Southern Indiana where I’ve been able…