The Ontario Society of Clinical Perfusion develops policies on a range of perfusion medicine topics that matter to the profession and the public. You can reference these to learn more about our advocacy, support your practice and grow your knowledge.

Ontario Standards and Guidelines for Perfusion Practice (2023)


The Ontario Society of Clinical Perfusion has adopted and endorsed the 2023 AmSECT Standards and Guidelines for Perfusion Practice. 

These are endorsed by The Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists (SCA), the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) the American Academy of Cardiovascular Perfusion and (AACP) the American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS).

Perfusion Policies

The Ontario Society of Clinical Perfusion (OSCP) develops policies on a range of perfusion medicine topics that matter to the profession and the public. You can reference these to learn more about our advocacy, support your practice and grow your knowledge.


2023-2025 ECMO program expansions will occur across Ontario. Supported by provincial perfusion guidelines we are here to support best patient care and up-to date evidence based-practice,


ECLS Support Guidelines (2023)