Title

Mechanical Circulatory Support

Authoring Organization

American Society of Extracorporeal Technology

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.