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Pediatric Perfusion Industry: Global Pediatric Perfusion A Look at Delivery of Care Around the World

The State of Pediatric Perfusion Industry

 While the subspecialty has advanced considerably in developed nations, the availability and quality of Pediatric Perfusion services varies greatly depending on a country's resources and priorities for pediatric healthcare. This article explores the current state of pediatric perfusion in different regions around the world and the challenges faced in ensuring all children have access to life-saving perfusion when medically necessary.

North America Leads in Pediatric Perfusion Industry Training and Technology

The United States and Canada have among the most advanced pediatric perfusion programs globally due to strong healthcare systems, substantial funding for pediatric cardiac research, and standardized training pathways for perfusionists. Both countries have certification processes for pediatric-focused clinical perfusionists through their national perfusion societies. Leading pediatric heart centers routinely utilize the latest heart-lung machines, circulatory assist devices, and perfusion techniques optimized for small patients. Perfusionists play an integrated role in interdisciplinary congenital heart teams. However, disparities still exist with some rural or underserved areas lacking nearby centers with pediatric perfusion capabilities.

Europe Sees Variation But Growing Subspecialization

Most Western European nations have embraced pediatric perfusion as a recognized medical specialty, though practices vary significantly across countries. Pediatric perfusion training opportunities are well-established in the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy and other Western European countries with several top perfusion schools offering dedicated pediatric rotations. However, in Eastern Europe pediatric cardiac surgery capabilities are still developing in some nations following the fall of communism in prior decades. Overall subspecialization in pediatric perfusion is increasing, though rural/remote areas lack services.

Perspectives from the Developing World

In most low and middle-income countries, major shortcomings exist around access to pediatric cardiac surgical care, including pediatric-trained clinical perfusionists. India and a handful of other developing Asian nations have started pediatric heart programs in major cities but limited national coverage. In Africa, pediatric cardiac surgical volumes are growing at a few elite centers but perfusion-related barriers persist. Lack of pediatric-sized equipment, materials, funding, properly trained providers, and surgical volumes needed for experience are all challenges. International outreach and task-shifting/training initiatives have aided a few areas but much work remains. Sustainable solutions require greater investment from governments and aid partners.

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