Perfusion Theory.

Catalog description

Semester course; 5 lecture hours. 5 credits. Corequisite: MSCP 511 . Enrollment is restricted to students in the Master of Science in Cardiovascular Perfusion program. The course provides an in-depth exploration of the theoretical foundations of perfusion practice. It reinforces key cardiovascular anatomy and physiology concepts while introducing physics, mathematics and biomedical sciences principles relevant to the practice field. The course will foster an understanding of the physiological and technological aspects of cardiopulmonary bypass, extracorporeal membrane life support, blood salvage and cardiac support devices (intraaortic balloon pumps and left ventricular assist devices.