Welcome to the very first episode of The Perfusion Perspective! In this introductory episode, I share my journey into the field of cardiovascular perfusion and explain what perfusionists do in the operating room every day.

We’ll cover the basics of cardiovascular perfusion, including how the heart-lung machine works, the perfusionist’s role during open-heart surgery, and why this profession is such a critical part of the cardiac surgical team. Whether you're a pre-perfusion student, healthcare professional, or simply curious about the field, this episode provides an overview of the profession and the path to becoming a perfusionist.