Perfusion Theory & Practice I

This course introduces the fundamental theory and techniques of operating the heart-lung machine equipment related to the perfusion practice. The didactic portion of the course covers the history of perfusion and role of perfusionists in cardiac surgery, overview of surgical procedures, patient monitoring, perfusion equipment components and how they are used to provide extracorporeal circulation. Students will also learn hands-on lab skills related to many concepts covered in the course, including monitoring equipment, design perfusion components, and priming the cardiopulmonary bypass circuit.