What question did this study set out to answer?

To assess the education, training, and roles of perfusionists in extracorporeal life support (ECLS) teams internationally.

May 8, 2026Perfusion1 citations

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The role of the perfusionist in the extracorporeal life support management: An international survey

CSCristina ScoppaIstituti di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico DTDesiree ToscanoIstituti di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico MCMaria Cristina CostaIstituti di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico

Key Points

To assess the education, training, and roles of perfusionists in extracorporeal life support (ECLS) teams internationally.
Conducted an international survey of perfusionists involved in ECLS management.
Analyzed responses regarding education, training, and perceived roles within teams.
Marked variability in education and training of perfusionists across different countries.
Growing multidisciplinary collaboration influences team dynamics.
Call for standardized education highlights a critical gap in ECLS team organization.

Abstract

= 55, 30.9%).ConclusionsThis international survey revealed marked variability in perfusionist education, training and roles within the ECLS teams, and related organization. Despite their technical responsibilities, a growing multidisciplinary collaboration is reshaping team dynamics. The absence of a standardized education remains a critical gap, requiring appropriate actions and planning by professional and scientific societies.

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Scoppa et al. (Fri,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69fd7e79bfa21ec5bbf06a8c https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1177/02676591261430620

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