Is perfusionist a doctor?

<p><strong>No, a perfusionist is not a medical doctor (<a href="https://www.shiksha.com/md-doctor-of-medicine-chp">MD</a>&nbsp;or DO).</strong></p><p>A perfusionist is a healthcare professional who specializes in the operation of the heart-lung machine, also known as the cardiopulmonary bypass machine, during surgical procedures. Their primary role is to maintain the patient's blood circulation and oxygenation when the patient's heart is temporarily stopped during surgeries like open-heart surgery, cardiac bypass surgery, or organ transplant procedures.</p><p>While perfusionists are vital members of the surgical team and play a critical role in maintaining a patient's physiological stability during surgery, they do not hold medical degrees and are not authorized to diagnose medical conditions or perform medical procedures outside their specialized role in perfusion technology.</p>

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