A Locum’s ScrapBook: Stretched Thin- But Hangin’ In…
“Equally paramount is the frustrations of the surgeons, that are viewing you as a “patch” to fix a bad water leak- and […]
Perfusion – A Retrospective: The 70’s, 80’s, & 90’s
Editor’s Note: I met Paul not too long ago. I was doing a locums stint in Northern Indiana, and he was my […]
Perfusion Art: “Petulant”
“Petulant“ ___ __Click image to enlarge- Photographer: Frank Aprile. BBA, LP, CCP Equipment: I-phone 5S Editing: Photoshop Narrative: The surgeon waits for his PA […]
On Being a Perfusionist: The Perfect Recovery from an Adverse Situation
ON BEING A PERFUSIONIST I think we are reminded of our human fallibility (the potential to err is in all of us) […]
Staff Perfusionist Wanted: Des Moines, Iowa
Click Image to View Site Editor’s Note: Having been to this hospital, worked a brief locums gig, and met the staff, I […]
The Art of The Sale: “Cherry Picking” Cardiac Patients…
“This means when the data says “bad surgeon,” the surgeon might, in fact be a Top Gun — a technically-gifted, Morbidity Hunter […]
Perfusion Art: “The Other Room”
“The Other Room“ ___ __Click image to enlarge- Photographer: Frank Aprile. BBA, LP, CCP Equipment: I-phone 5S Editing: Photoshop Narrative: A reflection against a […]
From Belgium: What is a Perfusionist?
Editor’s Note: Below you will see a very inspiring video detailing the scope of practice of a perfusionist, and describing the vast […]
Happy Thanksgiving 2015!
Indeed! Editor’s Note: I want to thank all of you for visiting, coming back, and encouraging this effort to bring the international […]
LPM: A Student’s Perspective- First Rotation Experience
“If I had to give advice to new students, it would be to know the procedure going on at the table and […]
Who Needs Dog Tags and H&P’s?
“Tats are a great way to send important medical alerts- if you as the patient are unable to do so.” Editor’s Note: […]
Perfusion Art: From Outside the OR
One of Manseau’s tattoos is a sinus arrhythmia, or an irregular heart beat, on the back of her neck. She said she […]