Educational Materials and Practice Review
This page is designed to support education, development of clinical thinking, and professional analysis of practice for perfusionists and specialists working with extracorporeal technologies.
The materials focus on the practical application of international standards and guidelines in real clinical settings, without restating them.
The materials focus on the practical application of international standards and guidelines in real clinical settings, without restating them.
Presentations
A presentation by the World Health Organization on implementing the surgical safety checklist and team communication in the operating room, applicable to cardiac surgery and perfusion practice.
An educational presentation on human factors, system errors, and team interaction in clinical practice, widely used for training healthcare teams.
A presentation on conducting incident and near-miss analysis in healthcare organizations, including practical RCA examples.
An educational presentation used in ECMO team training, with emphasis on team structure, education, and safety.
A presentation on structured handover and clinical communication, applicable to perfusion services and ECMO teams.
A presentation by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement focused on quality improvement cycles, process monitoring, and team-based learning.
Methodological Resources
A methodological resource explaining how to use AmSECT standards and guidelines as a basis for local protocols, checklists, and perfusion service workflows.
Guidance on building and maintaining a QA/QI system in perfusion services, including data collection, deviation analysis, and process improvement.
A methodological document from ELSO describing ECMO program organization, team roles, training, audit, and quality system elements.
Video Materials
AmSECT Perfusion Without Borders Webinar Series part 1: The Novick Cardiac Alliance
ECMO Simulation in Perfusion Education
Experience with a new Oxygenator for ECLS The Maimonides Experience
Enhancing Education for ECMO & Perfusion Programs: Attainable Options for Realistic Learning & Train
Perfusion: a Most Unique Profession
Cardiovascular Perfusion Program - Michener's Virtual Program Week 2022