Explore articles, research, and perspectives from the International Perfusion Association.
Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) can achieve survival approaching 30% for selected patients with refractory out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, but success depends on the entire system
This guideline article argues that extracorporeal life support device testing should follow standardized in-vitro protocols so results can be reproduced, compared across research groups,
This qualitative study explores how clinicians determine candidacy for venovenous ECMO in severe respiratory failure. Interviews with 24 clinicians across 9 countries revealed that
This international survey evaluates anticoagulation strategies in ECMO patients across 17 countries. Findings show unfractionated heparin remains the primary anticoagulant, while bivalirudin use is
Cybersecurity is increasingly critical in perfusion as connected medical devices expand vulnerability within hospital networks. Perfusionists must understand risks associated with the Internet of
This technique article describes a novel method for converting pediatric patients from veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) to cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) using a single
This nationwide propensity-matched study of 7.5 million U.S. heart failure hospitalizations (2016–2022) found that urban teaching hospitals had higher inpatient mortality, complication rates, length
In this multicentre study of 335 ECMO patients, high-resolution device and electronic health record data were integrated to develop a two-stage artificial intelligence model
This letter to the editor argues that perfusionists in ECMO programs should move beyond a narrowly defined technical role and be formally integrated as
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 11 studies (958 ECMO patients) compared reduced-intensity or no heparin anticoagulation with standard heparin strategies. Low/no heparin significantly
Certification in extracorporeal life support and blood management is more than a credential—it’s a statement of expertise, trust, and commitment to excellence. AmSECT/IBBM certification
This clinical case report details the rescue of a critically ill patient with malignancy-induced tricuspid obstruction and cardiopulmonary collapse. A large intracardiac mass was
