Perfusion checklist check - how does it affect clinical perfusion practice?

Perfusionists involved in cardiac surgery play an important role both in the management of the heart-lung machine and in the preparation and management of other extracorporeal circulatory equipment. Various checklists can be used in the management and preparation of this equipment. These lists may vary in each heart centers. Although this situation eliminates the existence of a standardised perfusion checklist, it may sometimes cause checklist fatigue in perfusionists and may cause perfusionists to mark the tasks listed in the checklist without paying direct attention. In conclusion, we think that standardisation of the perfusion checklist will create an effective communication environment and safety culture; it will also ensure the elimination of adverse situations as in many clinical activities. Furthermore, standardisation will eliminate the checklist fatigue of perfusionists and lead to better clinical outcomes.