Medical Staffing
Perfusion Services
In August of 2020, SpecialtyCare took a step forward in partnering with a Retired Veteran Dion, J. to provide Intraoperative Neuromonitoring Services and Perfusion Services. Dion, who is holds a Medical Degree and Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business Certification with the VA, is able to continue his passion to provide services to his fellow Veterans. In November, 2022 Dion and Specialty Care was awarded a Cell Saver Services Contract with the DOD for Travis Air Forces Base. As of today Risen and SpecialtyCare has over 1,100 cases conducted and over 6,200 hours of services.
SpecialtyCare is the largest provider of perfusion services, supporting 1 in 8 of all heart surgeries performed in the country, every year.
What is Perfusion?
A perfusionist is a healthcare professional who is highly trained to operate a heart-lung machine during cardiac surgery. There are many procedures that require a still heart for the surgeons to operate and this machine serves as an artificial blood pump. Surgeons rely on the perfusionist to tend to the physiological and metabolic needs of the patient so they can concentrate on making repairs. Perfusionists truly are the heart of the operation.
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The heart-lung machine (also called the cardiopulmonary bypass machine) redirects the blood away from the heart and lungs, putting in oxygen to the blood and then allowing it to go back to the rest of the body. This allows the surgeons to operate on a “dead” heart. The perfusionist’s role is critical, as they are keeping the patient alive during the surgery. As a member of the surgical team, the perfusionist allows the surgeon to concentrate on the surgery while they take over the patient’s respiratory and circulatory function. Perfusionists are an extremely important safety net for the patient, as some of their tasks involve administering blood products, monitoring blood gases and ensuring that enough anticoagulation is attained.
Why SpecialtyCare?
SpecialtyCare is the largest provider of perfusion services in the U.S. Trusted by more than 350 hospitals to support 134,000 procedures in 2018, no one else even comes close. With our national presence and local clinicians, we support 1 in 8 of all heart surgeries performed in the country every year. Specializing in top tier outsourced clinical services, SpecialtyCare can help you create a program that meets all of your perfusion needs. We work seamlessly with your operating room team to increase OR efficiency, reduce costs, and improve patient outcomes. We’re here to support the surgical team, but most importantly, we’re here to support the patient.
What SpecialtyCare Provides:
Hospitals and networks nationwide choose us for our vast resources, excellent training program, and commitment to patients. No one leaves our training programs without extensive and thorough knowledge of the job that lies ahead of them. Our clinicians are local and experienced, and they follow all evidence-based practice guidelines for perfusion and other related procedures. In addition, we provide:
The best-in-class equipment and supplies the industry has to offer
Consistent hands-on management to ensure patient safety and quality
Clinical-level data reports with benchmarking capabilities
The opportunity to institute life support programs, destination therapy programs, hyperthermia programs, and other courses of treatment
SpecialtyCare clinicians also specialize in performing two types of life support procedures (ECLS) in and outside the OR:
Perfusionist Initiation and Consultation. SpecialtyCare will handle the setup and initial monitoring of the patient, usually for the first 24 to 48 hours. The responsibility for monitoring is later transferred to hospital personnel, typically an intensive care nurse. However, the SpecialtyCare team performs daily rounds, and standby services are available when caseloads are heavier than usual.
Perfusionist-Management Care. SpecialtyCare will set up and monitor the life support patient 24/7. This service includes all equipment and supplies.
Risen Video’s Goal
To provide the best Subcontracting Service to help provide the best care for my fellow Veterans.
