Sakshata Bastawadkar

Dedicated and detail-oriented Perfusionist with hands-on experience in cardiopulmonary bypass, extracorporeal circulation, myocardial protection, and perioperative patient management during cardiac procedures. Skilled in operating heart-lung machines, monitoring anticoagulation, and collaborating with cardiac surgeons, anesthesiologists, and OT teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Perfusionist at KLE PRABHAKAR KORE Hospital Belgaum (Present)

Motivated and detail-oriented Perfusionist trained in cardiopulmonary bypass and perfusion technologies

• Managed cardiopulmonary bypass procedures for a diverse range of cardiac surgeries, ensuring optimal patient perfusion and oxygenation.
• Operated and maintained complex perfusion equipment, including heart-lung machines and intra-aortic balloon pumps.
• Collaborated with surgeons, anaesthesiologists, and nurses to develop and implement individualized perfusion plans based on patient-specific needs.
• Monitored and analysed haemodynamic parameters during CPB, proactively adjusting interventions to maintain stable physiological conditions.
• Administered anticoagulation medications and managed blood products during perfusion.
• Transplant & Organ Preservation (Exposure): Heart/Lung transplant perfusion assistance, Organ procurement & preservation techniques, Coordination during donor management, Non-Cardiac & Outside OT.

B.Sc. in Perfusion Technology – KLE Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Belagavi

12th PUC – Maratha Mandal Pre - University College Chavhat Galli, Belagavi

10th SSLC – Chatrapati Shahu Charitable Trust's High School Desur, Belagavi