Abstract
Objective
In Turkey, there are perfusionists with different diplomas at undergraduate, graduate and doctoral levels, as well as a group of employees who have studied as a master-apprentice and are certified by the Ministry of Health. However, in clinical practice, it is seen that the knowledge is as conveyed by the master, and perfusionist habits are shaped according to clinical sensitivities. Different monitoring methods have been developed to ensure safe perfusion with the research conducted in recent years on the oxygen-temperature relationship and oxygen consumption. With these online monitoring systems, patient monitoring can be done instantly and the values it provides can ensure safer perfusion. The aim of this study was to investigate how perfusionists’ timing during oxygen adjustment affects “oxygen delivery”.
Materials and Methods
The research was conducted online with 159 perfusionist participants in Turkey between 22.09.2023 and 30.12.2023.
Results
In this study, the FiO2 adjustment habits of perfusionists in Turkey during cardiopulmonary bypass were evaluated and published with the results.
Conclusion
When we look at the perfusionist education in Turkey in general, it is seen that it is available in different professional groups and at different education levels. Although the number of perfusionists with diplomas working professionally in the system is rapidly increasing, it is accepted that clinical training with a master-apprentice relationship is mandatory in terms of the feasibility of the job. The education process within this relationship causes the continuation of certain habits and the transfer of learned behaviors in an unchangeable continuity. In today’s systems where an artificial system is used, it should be taken into consideration that there may be learned behaviors or systemic problems other than patient-related factors, and its effects on the given gas and blood must be constantly monitored in order to keep the oxygen supply within ideal limits.