CARDIAC PERFUSION
Cardiac perfusion focuses on extracorporeal medical procedures used during open-heart surgeries and transplants to support and temporarily replace the patient’s respiratory and circulatory systems. Perfusionists play a critical role in the surgery team, preparing and operating the heart-lung machine and other complex machinery.
To excel in this demanding field, perfusionists study the respiratory and circulatory systems in detail, learning how to replace the heart and lung functions during surgery. Beyond assisting surgeons and physicians, perfusionists can work in research or teaching roles, and are employed in hospitals or by companies manufacturing perfusion equipment.
Clinical Training
Ziauddin University offers cardiac perfusionists the chance to train at Dr Ziauddin Hospital, where they work under the supervision of experienced professionals. During their undergraduate studies, candidates perform a range of perfusion procedures, honing the skills required to handle the diverse situations they may encounter in the operating theatre.
