The Journal of ExtraCorporeal Technology

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Editorial

From the Editor: The Importance of Size: When a ‘Mini’ becomes a ‘Maxi’ p. 110

Alfred H. Stammers

Published online: 11 August 2023

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/ject/2003352110

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The Lost Discipline of Life-Long Learning p. 112

Rebekah Trittipoe

Published online: 11 August 2023

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/ject/2003352112

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Original Articles

Pulsatile Mechanical Cardiac Assistance in Pediatric Patients with the Berlin Heart Ventricular Assist Device p. 115

Frank Merkle, Wolfgang Boettcher, Brigitte Stiller and Roland Hetzer

Published online: 11 August 2023

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/ject/2003352115

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The Effects of Preprimed Oxygenators on Gas Transfer Efficiency p. 121

Chen Gao, Alfred H. Stammers, Rebecca L. Ahlgren, Tunisia A. Ellis, Hunter B. Holcomb, Bernadette T. Nutter, Ryan G. Schmer and Lynette Hock

Published online: 11 August 2023

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/ject/2003352121

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A Multicenter Investigation into the Occurrence of High-Pressure Excursions p. 127

Gerard J. Myers, Patrick R. Weighell, Brian J. McCloskey, Alison M. Holt, Scott McTeer and Sandy L. Maxwell

Published online: 11 August 2023

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/ject/2003352127

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Reduction of Microemboli Count in the Priming Fluid of Cardiopulmonary Bypass Circuits p. 133

Frank Merkle, Wolfgang Boettcher, Fritz Schulz, Michael Kopitz, Andreas Koster, Ewald Hennig and Roland Hetzer

Published online: 11 August 2023

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/ject/2003352133

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Effects of Leukocyte Depletion Filters on Matrix Metalloproteinase Activation in an Extracorporeal Circulation Circuit p. 139

Susan Schneider, Himali Gunasinghe, Joseph Sistino, Mindy Blackwell and Francis Spinale

Published online: 11 August 2023

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/ject/2003352139

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Quantification of the Effect of Altering Hematocrit and Temperature on Blood Viscosity p. 143

Alfred H. Stammers, See N. Vang, Brian L. Mejak and Eric D. Rauch

Published online: 11 August 2023

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/ject/2003352143

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Case Report

Selective Deep Spinal Hypothermia with Vacuum-Assisted Cerebral Spinal Fluid Drainage for Thoracoabdominal Aortic Surgery p. 152

Cody Trowbridge, Thad Bruhn and Beth Arends

Published online: 11 August 2023

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/ject/2003352152

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Articles of Interest p. 156

Rick G. Smith

Published online: 11 August 2023

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1051/ject/2003352156

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