BCSCP Mission Statement

The mission of the BC Society of Clinical Perfusion is to encourage and foster the development of the profession of Clinical Cardiovascular Perfusion through education and professional representation, so as to provide optimum patient care.

What is Cardiovascular Perfusion?

Cardiovascular Perfusion is the process of using Cardiopulmonary Bypass (a heart-lung machine) during heart surgery to replace the normal functions of the heart and lungs, allowing these organs to be stopped so that the Cardiac Surgeon may complete surgery under still conditions. Read More >>

What Do Perfusionists Do?

A Perfusionist, also known as a Clinical Perfusionist or Cardiovascular Perfusionist, is a highly trained Health Care Professional who operates the Heart-Lung Bypass machine and associated technology during cardiac (heart) and other surgeries that require cardiopulmonary bypass support. Read More >>

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