National Covid-19 Clinical Evidence Taskforce Tool for Respiratory and Eye Protection
The link below which provides an evidence based clear decision making tool for respiratory and eye protection guidance during Covid-19 pandemic. Very easy “at-a-glance” tool. Developed by the National COVID-19 Clinical Evidence Taskforce NC19CET-Decison-Aid-Respiratory-and-Eye-Protection-v1.0.pdf (covid19evidence.net.au)
Joint Perfusion Covid-19 Task Force Webinar Available
Rationale and Practical use of CytoSorb, an Extracorporeal Cytokine Adsorber, with ECMO to Treat Cytokine Storm in Critically-Ill COVID-19 patients Speakers and topics: “CytoSorb and ECMO: A Novel “Lung Resting” Strategy in Critically-Ill COVID-19 patients under FDA Emergency Use Authorization” Dr. Phillip Chan, MD, PhD, CEO CytoSorbents Corporation “Practical Experience in Treatment of COVID-19 Patients […]
SpecialityCare Webinar: COVID – Back on Bypass
SpecialityCare US hosted another webinar to learn best practices for conducting cardiopulmonary bypass on patients suspected, or confirmed, of having COVID-19. The webinar begins with medical experts Al Stammers and Dr. Serdar Gunaydin reviewing real-time insights. The remaining 30 minutes will be used for an open discussion for participants to share their experiences and ask […]
SpecialityCare Webinar: ECMO for Patients with COVID-19: Challenges, Successes, and Lessons Learned
ECMO for Patients with COVID-19: Challenges, Successes, and Lessons Learned SpecialtyCare hosted an educational one-hour webinar on the 4th June. Jeffrey P. Jacobs, Michael S. Firstenberg and Al Stammers all presented and discussed ECMO insights, recommendations, and best practices as the COVID-19 pandemic evolves.
SARS-CoV-2 Does Not Spread Through ECMO or Dialysis Membranes
SARS-CoV-2 Does Not Spread Through ECMO or Dialysis Membranes Martin Dres, Sonia Burrel, David Boutolleau, Guillaume Voiriot, Alexandre Demoule, Alain Combes, Guillaume Lebreton, Matthieu Schmidt and for the Groupe de Recherche Clinique RESPIRE American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine Accepted: June 10, 2020 Published Online: June 11, 2020 https://doi.org/10.1164/rccm.202004-1339LE
Joint Perfusion Task Force Webinar #6
Manufacturer and Perfusion Service Company Panel: COVID-19 Impact, Second Wave Preparation, & OR Re-openings This webinar focuses on case volume changes for Perfusion Services Companies and the impacts of COVID-19 from the Manufacturer perspective. Topics discussed by manufacturer representatives include COVID-19 specific FDA approvals and changes, preparation for a second wave of COVID-19, and impacts […]
Exhaust Gas queries and COVID-19
A common question over the last few months has been “Is COVID-19 able to be transmitted across the membranes of our oxygenators in the exhaust gases during CPB or ECMO?” To view this document response prepared by Rob Baker and Arthur Preovolos, please Click Here.
Joint Perfusion Task Force Webinar #5
This webinar, streamed live on May 14th, examined the topic of life on the road to recovery, examining the return to operating in the COVID-19 era. Presenters and Topics: Getting Patients Back in the OR Safely: Organizational Aspects – Dr. Guy Hans, Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Antwerp University Hospital UZA, Antwerp, Belgium Getting Patients Back […]
Joint Perfusion Task Force Webinar #4
This webinar streamed live on April 30th examined the role of Cytosorb filters for ECMO in COVID-19 patients, and some European perspectives of the current times. COVID-19 Patient Treatment and the use of Cytosorb Filters- Maximilian Halbe – Perfusionist, Universitätsspital Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland EuroELSO ECMO COVID-19 Numbers – Roberto Lorusso, MD, PhD – Associate Professor, […]
PPR FMC Card
PPE: How Flinders is looking after Staff. The image below is a quick resource card – you can keep with your ID Badge that identifies what N95 mask you are best fitted for and reminds everyone of the donning and doffing sequence. Great help during the current pandemic.
