Abstract Introduction Perfusion accidents still threaten the safety of perfusion during open-heart surgery. To prevent these accidents and increase perfusion safety, it is important to first determine the profile of..
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Tammy Sparacino, CCP, Tracie Howeth, LBSW and Joe discuss work life balance for the healthcare professional.
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Lecture and discussion on the history and evolution of the heart/lung machine and the advancements of extracorporeal technologies and how the perfusionist has adapted.
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Since its first clinical use in the 1950s, the set-up and management of the heart-lung machine (HLM) has been the responsibility of the perfusionist, who has a documented competency..
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Abstract Though historically the development of cardiovascular perfusion grew out of the need for cardiopulmonary bypass, the application of technologies of extracorporeal support has more recently expanded beyond the traditional..
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