Hard Skills
AdvancedExtracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) ManagementThe technical management of life-support systems that provide prolonged cardiac and respiratory support to patients whose heart and lungs are unable to provide an adequate amount of gas exchange.
ExpertCardiopulmonary Bypass (CPB) OperationThe proficiency in operating the heart-lung machine to maintain blood circulation and oxygenation during cardiac surgical procedures.
IntermediateHemodynamic Monitoring and AnalysisThe continuous assessment of a patient's blood pressure, flow, and oxygenation levels to make real-time adjustments to perfusion parameters.
IntermediateIntraoperative Blood Salvage (Cell Saver)The process of collecting, washing, and reinfusing a patient's own blood during surgery to reduce the need for donor blood products.
IntermediatePoint-of-Care Testing (POCT) and InterpretationConducting and interpreting bedside diagnostic tests such as blood gases, electrolyte levels, and coagulation profiles to guide perfusion adjustments.