GNM at VG Institute of Paramedical Sciences, Coimbatore Offline Course

General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) is a three-year full-time diploma programme offered by and approved by Indian Nursing Council (INC) and Tamilnadu Nursing Council.

The primary aim of B.Sc. Cardiac Perfusion Technology is to academically and clinically prepare the caerdiovascular perfusion student for professional practice.

Cardiovascular Perfusionists are important members of the open-heart surgical team whose primary role is to conduct cardiopulmonary bypass using a heart-lung machine and other ancillary equipment.

They closeIy monitor the patient’s bIood flow and other vital signs during open heart surgery and are also responsible for administering intravenous fluids, blood products and anesthetic drugs.

Perfusionists are also experts o other life support equipment such as ventricular assist devices and intra-aortic balloon pumps.

The curriculum focuses on developing a strong knowledge base in cardiothoracic anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology, as well as pharmacology, fetal and neonatal cardiac development and perfusionscience. upon the candidate's expertise in the field.