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The Future of Organ Transplantation: Embracing Normothermic Regional Perfusion

The Future of Organ Transplantation: Embracing Normothermic Regional Perfusion How Normothermic Regional Perfusion (NRP) is Revolutionizing Organ Transplantation by Expanding Donor Pools and Enhancing Organ Viability. Published: August 5, 2024, at 5:25…

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Keystone Perfusion Services, PC Awarded Health Care Staffing Services Certification from The Joint Commission

Mount Pleasant, SC, May 21, 2024 – Keystone Perfusion Services, PC has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Health Care Staffing Services Certification by demonstrating continuous compliance with its…

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Revolutionizing Organ Transplants: The Power of Normothermic Regional Perfusion

Revolutionizing Organ Transplants: The Power of Normothermic Regional Perfusion Introduction: In the dynamic realm of organ transplantation, progress is continual, reshaping the prospects of saving lives and enhancing patient outcomes. Keystone Perfusion…

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Maximizing Safety and Outcomes in ALIF Procedures: The Importance of Autotransfusion (Cell Saver)

Maximizing Safety and Outcomes in ALIF Procedures: The Importance of Autotransfusion (Cell Saver) Autotransfusion, also known as cell saver or cell salvage, is a commonly used technique in spine procedures, particularly in…

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Maximizing Blood Conservation in Cardiac Surgery with Thromboelastography (TEG): The Vital Role of the Perfusionist

Maximizing Blood Conservation in Cardiac Surgery with Thromboelastography (TEG): The Vital Role of the Perfusionist Thromboelastography (TEG) is a cutting-edge diagnostic tool used in cardiac surgery to monitor the coagulation process and…

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Why Outsourcing Perfusionist Services is the Key to Cost Savings and Improved Patient Care for Hospitals

Outsourcing Perfusionist Services Outsourcing perfusionist services by hospitals has become a popular trend in recent years, and for good reason. A perfusionist is a highly skilled healthcare professional who operates the heart-lung…

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The Use of Autotransfusion in Trauma Surgery

The Use of Autotransfusion in Trauma Surgery Autotransfusion, also known as autologous transfusion, is a technique that involves collecting a patient’s own blood before or during surgery and then transfusing it back…

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Nurse Staffing Crisis: A problem that affects all of us

Nurse Staffing Crisis: A problem that affects all of us The healthcare staffing crisis is a growing problem that is affecting healthcare systems around the world. It is a complex issue that…

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Late Recurrence of Pancreatic Solid Pseudopapillary Neoplasm With Peritoneal Carcinomatosis Treated With Cytoreductive Surgery (CRS) and Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC): A Case Report

Late Recurrence of Pancreatic Solid Pseudopapillary Neoplasm With Peritoneal Carcinomatosis Treated With Cytoreductive Surgery (CRS) and Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC): A Case Report Published: November 07, 2022 (see history) DOI: 10.7759/cureus.31189 Cite…

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The secret to safer heart surgery lies in modernizing an old technique

Originally Posted on October 14, 2022 by Albert McKeon | Research Tags: cardiac surgery, heart, heart center, safety, surgery A wall water system that had been discontinued was recently modernized to support…