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, 2026

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

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.

Connected Papers

Building similarity graph...

Analyzing shared references across papers

Discussion

Authors

Cristina Scoppa

Desiree Toscano

Maria Cristina Costa

Journals

Perfusion

Actions

Institutions

University of Bologna

Maastricht University

Istituti di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico

References and Citations

Connected Papers

Building similarity graph...

Analyzing shared references across papers

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

Key Points

Abstract

Citation Network

Connected Papers

Discussion

Authors

Journals

Actions

Institutions

References and Citations

Citation Network

Connected Papers

Discussion

Cite this study