CVP5008 Perfusion principles and practices 3: Advanced clinical management

In this unit, you will develop advanced proficiency in case-specific perfusion management across core cardiac, complex, and non-cardiac procedures, alongside crisis resource management and leadership for high-risk scenarios. You will master perfusion adjustments for complex valve surgery, redo operations, aortic dissections and complex arch procedures, adult congenital heart disease, transplantation innovations, and specialist procedures including isolated limb perfusion and HIPEC. You will examine advanced organ protection strategies, specialised protocols for patient presentations including cold agglutinins, HITs, and pregnancy, and structured troubleshooting for perfusion emergencies and mechanical support transitions.

A strong focus will be placed on linking patient pathology, surgical requirements, and real-time risk assessment to practical bypass planning and conduct. This patient-centred approach ensures you can adapt perfusion strategies to diverse clinical presentations, demonstrate leadership in multidisciplinary teams, and apply ethical decision-making during advanced scenarios including failure-to-wean scenarios and ECMO conversions.