The person running the heart-lung machine during open-heart surgery in a hospital operating room is called a what?

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Perfusionist Sep 08 00, 3:36 PM

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Perfusionist: This person usually is trained at the masters level to perform this function. Often the perfusionist must maintain full responsibility for metabolic, electrolite balance and anesthesia for the patient during the time of cardiopulmonary bypass. The perfusionist is certified by a national organization and licensed in many states. Jun 04 07, 9:03 PM

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