Title
Mechanical Circulatory Support
Authoring Organization
Publication Month/Year
September 8, 2017
Last Updated Month/Year
January 18, 2023
Document Type
Guideline
External Publication Status
Published
Country of Publication
US
Document Objectives
To provide perfusionists with a framework to guide safe and effective MCS care to their patients. AmSECT recommends that clinical teams use this document as a guide for developing institution-specific protocols for patients receiving MCS.
Inclusion Criteria
Female, Male, Adult, Older adult
Health Care Settings
Emergency care, Hospital, Operating and recovery room
Intended Users
Nurse, nurse practitioner, physician, physician assistant
Scope
Management, Treatment
Diseases/Conditions (MeSH)
D010477 - Perfusion, D001775 - Blood Circulation, D001243 - Assisted Circulation
Keywords
mechanical circulatory support, MCS, Perfusion
Source Citation
American Society of Extracorporeal Technology. American Society of ExtraCorporeal Technology Standards and Guidelines for Perfusion Practice. 2017;2(SGEM2016 Conference Proceedings, ISBN 978-619-7105-16-2 / ISSN 1314-2704):1–39.