Thafleel Thousif

Trainee - MGM Healthcare - Chennai

(2026-06)

Assist in adult and pediatric cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) procedures under the supervision of senior perfusionists.
Perform CPB circuit setup, priming, de-airing, and assist in the initiation, maintenance, and termination of cardiopulmonary bypass.
Assist in IABP, VA-ECMO and VV-ECMO initiation, monitoring, troubleshooting, weaning, and oxygenator change-out procedures.
Monitor ACT, arterial blood gases (ABG), hematocrit, temperature, arterial pressure, pump flow, and other perfusion parameters.
Attend heart and lung transplant procedures, assisting the perfusion team during intraoperative extracorporeal circulatory support and transplant workflow.
Participate in donor organ retrieval procedures and support transplant teams during multi-organ procurement.
Gain hands-on exposure to Mechanical Circulatory Support (MCS) systems, with basic knowledge of Ventricular Assist Devices (VADs), including patient monitoring, device parameters, and clinical management under senior supervision.
Prepare, inspect, and maintain perfusion equipment according to institutional protocols.
Maintain accurate perfusion records and assist during emergency cardiac surgery and mechanical circulatory support cases.

Internship Perfusionist - Kauvery Hospital Heartcity - Trichy

(2025-05 - 2026-05)

Assisted in more than 30 adult and paediatric cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) cases.
Including CABG, valve replacements, ASD/VSD closures, and other open-heart surgeries.
Monitored and managed parameters such as ACT, arterial blood gases (ABG), hematocrits temperature, and flow rates.
Learned and performed the setup, priming, and de-airing of CPB circuits using both open and closed systems.
Observed and assisted in hypothermia and rewarming strategies during CPB.
Gained experience in myocardial protection techniques like cardioplegia delivery (Antegrade and retrograde).
Assisted in the application of ultrafiltration (CUF/MUF) and hemodilution techniques.
Familiar with use and monitoring of intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) and basic ECMO setups.
Participated in sterile techniques, patient safety protocols, and emergency management during CPB.
Maintained documentation, perfusion records, and quality control checks.

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