PER 6420 - Clinical Perfusion Practicum II

• Exhibit mastery of circuit set-ups, priming, and preparation for bypass 
• Exhibit familiarity during surgery with the specific details of patient monitoring, cannulation, and blood gas/anticoagulation monitoring 
• Perform additional basic perfusion tasks as allowed by the instructor 
• Postoperatively monitor the patient status, participate in blood salvage procedures, disassemble/dispose of the used circuit, disinfect the pump console, and set up the circuit for the next procedure 
• Prepare the CPB circuit, specifically for each patient, based upon the surgical and CPB plan 
• Assume the responsibilities as the “primary perfusionist”-initiate CPB, operate ancillary pump components, manage the patient’s hemodynamics, volume status, blood gases, anticoagulation, and temperature, all while maintaining circuit and procedural awareness 
• Wean the patient from bypass and monitor them and the pump until the end of the procedure 
• Act as the “primary perfusionist,” as demonstrated by proficiency in the practice of perfusion technology and a progressively more independent manner 
• Function in cases with increasing difficulty with regard to technical complexity 
• Apply advanced pharmacology concepts as learned in the didactic portion of this term 

• Basic clinical perfusion techniques

• Clinical practice of perfusion in the surgical setting