Guides on perfusion, CPB and ECMO
The profession, training, clinical best practices, equipment and salary — explained clearly.
Fundamentals
What is perfusion and what does a perfusionist do?
The technique that keeps oxygenated blood flowing while the heart and lungs are stopped during surgery.
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Training
How to become a perfusionist
Routes into the profession by country: background, accredited programmes and certification.
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ECMO
What is ECMO and when is it used
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: VA and VV modes, and the patients it supports.
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Career
Perfusionist salary by country
What a perfusionist earns in Spain, the US, the UK and beyond, by experience and sector.
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Equipment
Equipment and brands
Heart-lung machines, oxygenators and ECMO systems: the manufacturers that lead the market.
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Directory
Directory: associations, schools and events
60+ curated resources of the global perfusion community, each with its own detailed page.
Explore →More articles on the way. We publish new content every day. Our full library of in-depth articles is currently available in Spanish — you can read it at Perfusionista.com/blog (your browser can translate it), and we're rolling out English versions.