The practice of perfusion is defined as those functions necessary for the support, treatment, measurement or supplementation of the
cardiopulmonary and circulatory system of the patient.
A perfusionist is qualified by academic and clinical education, in addition to board certification and state licensure.
Perfusionists operate extracorporeal (outside the
body) circulation equipment during any medical situation where it is necessary to support patient’s circulation.
These duties are prescribed by a physician and are in accordance with hospital policy:
Adult extracorporeal circulation/cardiopulmonary support
Counterpulsation (Intra Aortic Balloon Pump)
Platelet Rich Plasma and Fibrin Sealant (PRP)
Circulatory support ventricular assistance (Abiomed)
Blood conservation techniques and Bloodless surgery/autotransfusion
Myocardial preservation
Anticoagulation and hematological monitoring/analysis
Physiologic monitoring/analysis
Blood gas and blood chemistry monitoring/analysis
Hemofiltration
Documentation and quality assurance programs associated with described duties.
Education to staff and students.
The perfusionist is knowledgeable concerning the variety of equipment available to perform extracorporeal circulation functions.
Perfusionists are responsible, in consultation with the physician, for selecting the appropriate equipment and techniques to be used during surgery.
Management duties include development and implementation of policies and procedures, quality assurance measures and staff development.
Education and research are a fundamental part of the perfusionist’s scope of practice.
What is Cardiovascular Perfusion?
cardiopulmonary and circulatory system of the patient.
A perfusionist is qualified by academic and clinical education, in addition to board certification and state licensure.
Perfusionists operate extracorporeal (outside the
body) circulation equipment during any medical situation where it is necessary to support patient’s circulation.
These duties are prescribed by a physician and are in accordance with hospital policy:
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