AmSECToday

About AmSECToday

AmSECToday is the official member publication for the American Society of ExtraCorporeal Technology. Published four times per year, it is a portal of information for AmSECT members with content comprised of in-depth and thought-provoking articles, information about upcoming events, educational offerings, student perspectives, challenging quizzes, society elections and more. The subscription base is comprised of perfusionists, anesthesiologists, surgeons and researchers from 31 countries.

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Mission Statement

AmSECToday is our society's newsletter. Its purpose is to disseminate society, profession-level, and thematically-organized topical information on a quarterly basis to our members. This publication also serves as a primary media between the President of the organization and its members. AmSECToday welcomes new contributing authors at any level of commitment, from writing one article to developing and leading new columns.

CURRENT ISSUE: Q3 2024

The Q3 2024 issue of AmSECToday is now available. Don't miss the latest issue of our newsletter, packed with exciting updates and valuable insights! Dive into "New Frontiers in Perfusion Quality" and read about the inspiring "Perfusion Without Borders" medical mission to Kigali, Rwanda. Explore the ECPR experience at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, and catch up on the latest from our Membership Committee. Plus, discover the rich history of the Pediatric Perfusion community, and learn about the newly released Certified Adult ECMO Specialist Review Course from AmSECT University. Stay informed with our Foundation update and society news, including the 2025 Annual Elections and a special election for Zone 2.

Contributors

AmSECToday is always welcoming new contributing authors at any level of commitment. If you are interested in volunteering your time writing an article about a topic of your expertise and helping to share your knowledge with our members, we encourage you to do so. We also welcome anyone who is interested in becoming a permanent writer for AmSECToday. We invite anyone interested in writing for the magazine to review the Author Guidelines and contact Editor-in-Chief Thomas Rusk.

Address submissions or inquiries to:

Thomas B. Rusk, MPS CCP
amsectoday@amsect.org

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Quarter 1

Infection Control, Systems Physiology, Education and Technology, Laboratory/Transfusion Medicine, Special Procedures

Quarter 2

Conference Wrap Up, Current Profession Issues, Pediatric & Congenital Perfusion, Evidence-Based Medicine

Quarter 3

ECMO, Transplants, Heart & Lunch Failure, Mechanical Support, Quality Outcomes

Quarter 4

Pharmacology, Patient Blood Management, Mechanical Support, Interdisciplinary Understanding/Professionalism, Myocardial Preservation, Ex-Vivo Perfusion