Title

Standards and Guidelines for Perfusion Practice

Authoring Organization

American Society of Extracorporeal Technology

Publication Month/Year

February 28, 2023

Last Updated Month/Year

February 14, 2024

Supplemental Implementation Tools

Document Type

Guideline

External Publication Status

Published

Country of Publication

US

Document Objectives

To provide Perfusionists with a framework to guide safe and effective extracorporeal support care to their patients. AmSECT recommends that clinical teams use this document as a guide for developing institution-specific protocols for patients receiving extracorporeal support.

Inclusion Criteria

Male, Female, Adult, Older adult

Health Care Settings

Emergency care, Hospital, Operating and recovery room

Intended Users

Nurse, nurse practitioner, physician, physician assistant

Scope

Diagnosis, Treatment, Management

Diseases/Conditions (MeSH)

D006333 - Heart Failure, D003422 - Critical Care

Keywords

mechanical circulatory support, shock, Intensive Care Medicine