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Guest Editor Series

Shared Mental Model in VATS Lobectomy
Practicing for Emergencies in the Cath Lab: The REACT Protocol
Thinking Better: Context-Specific Decision-Making Tools
Team Training and Crisis Resource Management in Robot-Assisted Thoracic Surgery
Letter From the Guest Editor: Nontechnical Skills in Cardiothoracic Surgery
Axillary Artery Cannulation
Perclose Suture Mediated Closure Technique
Mitral Annular Sizing for Mitral Valve Repair Surgery
Coronary Arteriotomy
Percutaneous and Open Cannulation for Peripheral Cardiopulmonary Bypass: Pearls and Pitfalls

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Dr. Montes Guest Editor Panel
To wrap up the CTSNet Guest Editor Series, "Mastering Aortic Root Surgery—Learning From Top Surgeons", cardiac surgeon and CTSNet Senior Editor Dr. Lorena Montes was joined by top cardiac surgeons... More
Practicing for Emergencies in the Cath Lab: The REACT Protocol
July 1, 2019
This video demonstrates working as a team to improve the outcomes of people who arrest or have an acute emergency in the catheterization laboratory.
Thinking Better: Context-Specific Decision-Making Tools
June 27, 2019
This video explores the decision-making models currently used in healthcare, offering an introduction to the optimal way of matching these models to the context toward the goal of improved patient outcomes.
Team Training and Crisis Resource Management in Robot-Assisted Thoracic Surgery
June 26, 2019
This video demonstrates the team training program at the authors’ institution and crisis resource management during major bleeding in robot-assisted thoracic surgery.
Letter From the Guest Editor: Nontechnical Skills in Cardiothoracic Surgery
June 26, 2019
This Nontechnical Skills in Cardiothoracic Surgery series from Guest Editor Professor Jean-Marc Baste highlights the importance of skills that are critical for leading cardiothoracic surgical teams effectively.
Axillary Artery Cannulation
February 20, 2019
The authors review axillary artery cannulation indications and technique, focusing on the relevant anatomy, surgical preparation, and cannulation technique.
Perclose Suture Mediated Closure Technique
February 19, 2019
In this video, the authors demonstrate the Perclose® suture mediated closure technique for closure of the femoral artery after transcatheter aortic valve replacement.
Mitral Annular Sizing for Mitral Valve Repair Surgery
February 18, 2019
The authors discuss various methods of mitral annular sizing during mitral valve repair surgery.
Coronary Arteriotomy
February 15, 2019
Coronary arteriotomy is a frequently-utilized core skill for the cardiothoracic surgeon.
Percutaneous and Open Cannulation for Peripheral Cardiopulmonary Bypass: Pearls and Pitfalls
February 14, 2019
The authors highlight useful tips and methods to avoid common pitfalls for others who are interested in adding these methods to their armamentarium.
Left Internal Mammary Artery Harvesting: The Skeletonization Technique
February 13, 2019
This video shows the basic technique of skeletonized left internal mammary artery harvesting.

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