The Vital Role of CCPs in Organ Transplantation: Insights from the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion Certified Clinical Perfusionists (CCPs) are essential in the advancement of medical procedures such as Normothermic Regional Perfusion (NRP) and ex vivo organ perfusion. The American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion’s recent communication highlights the critical role that CCPs play in […]
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Most patients are unaware of who Perfusionists are and what their role in the surgical process is. But imagine if the Perfusionist on-call suddenly becomes the patient? This recently happened to one of our own CCS Perfusionists, David Oetting, and he shared his experience with us: There are times when an individual’s perspective on life
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Ethical Leadership: A Blueprint for Healthcare In an industry often navigating the tension between fiscal responsibilities/investor returns and patient care, it is crucial for healthcare organizations to embody ethical leadership. Companies must prioritize patient well-being at every turn, setting an example that proves financial health and high-quality patient care are not mutually exclusive. A Principled
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The history of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) in neonates began in 1975 when Dr. Bartlett and colleagues at the University of Irvine, CA successfully treated a 1-day-old newborn with severe persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN) utilizing ECMO after conventional therapies had failed [1]. Since then, the use of ECMO in neonates has evolved
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In patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) due to COVID-19, indications for Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) are similar to indications for its use in other clinical scenarios. ECMO may be considered when other advanced treatments fail, such as lung-protective ventilation, prone positioning, and high positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP).1 For specific patient populations, there is
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The past 60 years have witnessed a major evolution in clinical cardiopulmonary perfusion education. Much of this progress can be attributed to the continued advancement of medical and surgical technologies. Additionally, a change in how the profession sees itself has impacted perfusion education. Let’s take a look at how perfusion school has changed and what
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The use of allogeneic blood exposes patients to the risk of non-screenable transmittable diseases. Due to these risks, and since blood is a limited resource, perfusionist strategies for blood conservation continue to be developed. Here we will review some of the methodology involved for effective blood conservation practice. Blood Management Program Effective blood resource management
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Working as a perfusionist is a highly challenging and rewarding career path. The educational standards are high, and the profession appeals to those interested in working on surgical teams and in critical care scenarios. Across the country, there has been an increased demand for perfusion services driven by several factors, such as: Rising number of
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For those with a strong background or interest in healthcare and science, a career working as a perfusionist can be highly rewarding. Perfusionists work as key members of cardiovascular surgical teams by using specialized equipment and patient monitoring techniques. Let’s find out more about this exciting career path essential to the practice of modern medicine.
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For anyone seeking a challenging and rewarding career in healthcare, you might be thinking about how to become a perfusionist. Across the country, the perfusionist job market is quite healthy. Some experts calculate an estimated shortfall of 200–250 perfusionists per year based on the number of certified perfusionists reaching retirement age over the next several
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