The role of the perfusionist in the extracorporeal life support management: An international survey
= 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.
Authors
- Gerdy Debeuckelaere (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4992-7256)
- Giovanni Marchetto (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4480-4700)
- Marta Velia Antonini (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4276-3404)
- Leen Vercaemst (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9775-2836)
- Cristina Scoppa
- Maria Cristina Costa
- Silvia Mariani (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2238-1399)
- Justyna Swol (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2903-092X)
- Desiree Toscano
- Roberto Lorusso (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1777-2045)
- Mirko Belliato
Institutions
- Paracelsus Medical University (AT)
- Maastricht University Medical Centre (NL)
- Maastricht University (NL)
- Antwerp University Hospital (BE)
- Azienda Unità Sanitaria Locale Della Romagna (IT)
- Policlinico San Matteo Fondazione (IT)
- Istituti di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IT)
- University of Bologna (IT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Perfusion
- Published
- 2026-05-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1177/02676591261430620
- Primary Topic
- Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00