What does a perfusion technologist do?
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A perfusion technologist, also known as a perfusionist, is a specialised healthcare professional who operates the heart-lung machine during cardiac surgery and other medical procedures.
The heart-lung machine takes over the functions of the heart and lungs, allowing the surgeon to perform procedures on the heart or other organs while maintaining oxygenation and circulation throughout the body.
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