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Goal Directed Perfusion and the Latest Monitoring Technology

Goal Directed Perfusion and the Latest Monitoring Technology

When working in dynamic and constantly evolving cardiovascular operating rooms, perfusionists are tasked with monitoring over 200 critical patient parameters. This begins preoperatively and extends through postoperative care.1

A body of published clinical evidence reveals that optimal patient outcomes are best achieved when Goal Directed Perfusion (GDP) strategies are developed and implemented using the best available continuous monitoring tools.2 In the absence of an institution-wide GDP program, adverse events and suboptimal patient outcomes may occur.3

Under the guidance of Terumo Cardiovascular Clinical Specialists, viewers will learn about the latest evidence supporting the importance of a comprehensive GDP program. They will gain a more complete understanding of how GDP strategies can impact patient outcomes and healthcare economics.3,4

Viewers will also be introduced to the latest FDA cleared advances in continuous patient monitoring platforms. Empowered by industry leading technology, and armed with proven strategies for customized patient care, perfusionists will be better prepared to achieve their GDP goals.

Speakers

LesLie Curry

Leslie Curry, CCP, BS, is a Principal Clinical Specialist with Terumo Cardiovascular. She graduated from the Perfusion program at the Medical University of South Carolina in 2001 and has 23 years of clinical experience in adult cardiac cases. In 2012 Leslie helped her team at Prisma Health launch an adult ECMO program in Greenville, SC. In 2019, she became the STS and TVT Database Manager at AnMED Health in Anderson, SC. In 2023, Leslie began rounding on surgery patients and helped her team raise the patient satisfaction rate to 100% for the surgery department. Leslie is currently focused on integrating Goal Directed Perfusion, technology, and data to improve patient intraoperative and postoperative outcomes.


Ben Komorowski

Ben Komorowski, BS, CP, RRT, is a Principal Clinical Specialist with Terumo Cardiovascular. While at Columbus State College, Ben earned his AS Degree in Respiratory Therapy, He then continued his education at the University of Central Florida where he earned a BS Degree in Cardiopulmonary Physiology, and at Northeastern University where he earned a Post Baccalaureate Degree in Cardiovascular Perfusion. Ben has 20 years of clinical experience as a perfusionist in adult, pediatric, and ECMO cases. In his current position he has focused on blood management and utilization of technology to minimize acute kidney injury post cardiopulmonary bypass.


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  1. Stammers, A, et al. Perfusion Quality Improvement and the Reduction of Clinical Variability. J Extra Corpor Technol. 2009 Jul; 41(4): P48–P58.
  2. Kramer, et al. Acute Kidney Injury Subsequent to Cardiac Surgery J Extra Corpor Technol. 2015 Mar; 47(1): 16–28.
  3. Ranucci, M, et al. Goal-directed perfusion to reduce acute kidney injury: A randomized trial. The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. 2018 Nov;156(5):1918-1927.
  4. Alshaikh, et al. Financial Impact of Acute Kidney Injury After Cardiac Operations in the United States. Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Feb;105(2):469-475.