EVENT ABSTRACTS
Hark! Within the theatre of the heart, where surgeons wield both steel and purpose, there lies a most curious contraption — the cardiotomy sucker. What noble task it claims: to rescue blood lost to the field! Yet, beneath its virtuous guise, what mischief brews within its swirling depths? This discourse shall unveil the hidden torment of the crimson tide — where red cells are tossed and tumbled, where bubbles do conspire, and where science itself doth scratch its head in wonder. Are we saviours of the sanguine stream, or unwitting architects of its undoing? Gather ye, and we shall muse upon the mysteries of suction, the unseen dramas within the line, and the delicate art of keeping blood both living and loyal.
John O’Neill is the chief perfusionist at Barts Health. He trained at Harefield Hospital, where he developed a strong foundation in cardiopulmonary bypass and patient-focused care, before moving to Barts Heart Centre in 2009. John has wide ranging interests and a desire to optimise perfusion for patients and perfusionists. After joining the Perfusion College in 2018 he has used the experience to help promote safety culture with several presentations at the AGM as well the first N+1 staffing survey on behalf of the College.
