CPB Simulation Lab · Students & practicing perfusionists

Train like you’re on the
heart-lung machine

Realistic cardiopulmonary bypass simulation: patient monitor, HLM, cardioplegia, ABG trends, case timers, guided onboarding tour, and safety interlocks — free to start. Pro adds advanced cases, crises, cell saver, custom patients, and more.

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No account required for Free · Install as a PWA on desktop or phone · First-run guided tour included

Live sim parameters
CI · On bypass
3.2 L/min/m²
SvO₂ · DO₂i
72% · 340
ACT
480 sec
Myo temp · XC
12.4 °C

Snapshot of live parameters you’ll drive in the sim — patient monitor, flows, ACT, and myocardial temperature. Open the full console →

How it works

Three steps from zero to a full practice run. No account required to start.

1

Start free

Launch the simulator in your browser. Take the guided tour, pick a routine CABG case, and explore the patient monitor and heart-lung machine.

2

Run the workflow

Heparin and ACT, complete the time-out checklist, open the venous line, go on bypass, protect the heart, manage gases and volume, then wean with criteria.

3

Go Pro when ready

Subscribe for $14/mo. You get a license key by email — enter it under Unlock Pro. Cancel anytime from Billing inside the app.

Knowledge Hub

Free deep-dive topics: on-bypass targets, pH-stat vs alpha-stat, TEG patterns, surgeries, and devices — plus core CPB skills. No Pro required.

FREE FOR ALL USERS
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On-bypass quick reference

Flow, MAP, SvO₂, DO₂i, ACT, reservoir, ALP — teaching ranges and red flags.

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pH-stat vs alpha-stat

How temperature changes blood-gas strategy during hypothermia and DHCA.

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TEG pattern guide

R, MA, α-angle, LY30 — recognizing heparin effect, weak clot, and lysis.

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Cardiac surgeries

CABG, valves, dissection, arch/DHCA, redo, MICS — the perfusion view.

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Devices

Oxygenator, cell saver, IABP, Impella/LVAD concepts, ECMO vs CPB.

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Heparin & ACT

Anticoagulation, ACT checks, AT-III, and protamine safety.

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Built for real perfusion workflow

Core CPB skills free. Advanced training and educator tools in Pro.

Patient monitor Case timers HLM & VAVD Cardioplegia ABG trends Guided tour Time-out checklist Myocardial graph Pro cases Crisis protocols What-if ABG Cell saver Custom / Hard mode
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Patient monitor

ECG & ART waveforms, HR, MAP, CVP, PAP, SvO₂, ACT, urine, CI, DO₂ / DO₂i / O₂ER / PVR, NIRS, and ABG with live trend graphs.

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Case timers

Dedicated clocks for Pump, Clamp, Ischemia, Circulatory Arrest, and Reperfusion — aligned with real case documentation.

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Heart-lung machine

Reservoir, arterial flow, FiO₂ / sweep / H-C, VAVD, pump sucker with heparin/protamine safety rules, filter purge, line pressures.

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Cardioplegia & myocardium

Antegrade / retrograde with delivery visualizer, cooling to arrest, VF→asystole, hot shot, delayed rewarming, temperature display, and myocardial protection graph.

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Heparin, ACT & drugs

Weight-based heparin, ACT checks that drift on bypass, AT-III, protamine interlock, pressors, inotropes, bicarb, insulin/D50, Lasix.

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First-run guided tour

Spotlight tour of Patient Monitor, HLM, cardioplegia, and Interventions. Replay anytime with the Tour button.

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Cell saver workflow

Start/pause collection, process bowl, return washed RBCs. Sucker recirculates to reservoir when saver is paused — like the OR.

PRO
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Cannulation & circuit

Expanded art/ven Fr sizes, art & venous sites. Pro cases auto-fill recommended cannulation with an on-screen guide.

PRO
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Custom patients

Build fictitious patients: name, age, sex, height, weight, Hct/Hb, diabetes, glucose, and problem history for tailored drills.

PRO
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Advanced CPB cases

Redo sternotomy, Type A dissection, AVR/MVR, ASD, MICS, TAVR crash, pediatric VSD, arch/DHCA — CPB-focused library.

PRO
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Crisis training

Hypotension plus Pro events: air, cerebral malperfusion, acidosis, bleeding, pump failure, oxygenator failure, and more.

PRO
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Pump-run recorder

Record vitals every 5s, replay, export/import JSON, delete runs. Temporary pacemaker with AAI/VVI/DDD teaching panel.

PRO
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Time-out enforcement

Pre-bypass checklist for every user: heparin/ACT, de-air, cannulas secure. Venous clamp stays locked until time-out is complete.

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Myocardial protection graph

Live trend of myocardial vs blood temperature — see cooling during cardioplegia and rewarming over ischemic time.

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What-if ABG lab

Give bicarb, saline, PRBC, albumin, CaCl, or KCl and watch pH, BE, Hct, Na, K respond — teach cause and effect.

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Crisis protocols

Air, low reservoir, pump/oxygenator failure, and more open a step-by-step protocol checklist so events become teaching moments.

PRO
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Hard mode patients

Randomize height, weight, Hct, comorbidities, and surgery type so students adapt instead of memorizing one CABG profile.

PRO

Why Pro?

For students who want exam-style scenarios and perfusionists who want deeper crisis and case variety.

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Time-out checklist

Pre-bypass time-out is required for every user before venous clamp opens. Wean checklist and crisis step-by-step protocols unlock in Pro.

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Weaning physiology

As you reduce flow, volume returns, CVP rises, and pulsatile ART returns when the heart ejects — practice coming off bypass.

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PWA install

Install on desktop, tablet, or phone. Works offline for core practice after first load (license validation when online).

Free vs Pro

Everything you need to learn the path onto and off bypass is free. Pro expands cases, crises, and educator tools.

Capability Free Pro
Routine CABG · monitor · HLM · cardioplegia ✓ ✓
Time-out / pre-bypass checklist · wean criteria ✓ ✓
Case timers · ABG trends · myocardial graph ✓ ✓
Guided tour · PWA install ✓ ✓
Advanced cases (redo, dissection, valves, DHCA…) — ✓
Full crisis set + step-by-step protocols — ✓
Cell saver · What-If ABG lab — ✓
Custom patient · Hard Mode randomize — ✓
Pump-run record / replay · case report export — ✓
Billing portal (card / cancel) — ✓

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Simple pricing

Start free. Upgrade when you want advanced cases, crises, and educator tools.

Free

$0
Forever · no card required
  • ✓ Routine CABG scenario
  • ✓ Full HLM controls (flow, gas, temp, VAVD)
  • ✓ Heparin, ACT, cardioplegia, drugs
  • ✓ Patient monitor, ABG trends, NIRS, case timers
  • ✓ Guided onboarding tour
  • ✓ Install as PWA (desktop & mobile)
  • – Advanced case library
  • – Full crisis set & CPB checklist
  • – Cell saver, custom patient, cannulation guide
  • – Pacemaker & pump-run recorder
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Pro

$14 / month
Cancel anytime · Stripe secure checkout
  • ✓ Everything in Free
  • ✓ All CPB cases (redo, dissection, valves, MICS, peds, DHCA…)
  • ✓ Custom patients (ht/wt, Hct/Hb, DM, history)
  • ✓ Cannulation sites + case-based recommendations
  • ✓ Full crises (air, pump/ox failure, bleeding…)
  • ✓ Cell saver start/pause · process · return
  • ✓ Temporary pacemaker + run recorder / export
  • ✓ CPB checklist (Pro)
Subscribe — $14/mo

After payment you’ll receive a license key by email.
Enter it in the sim: Unlock Pro

FAQ

Quick answers before you start.

Do I need an account?

No for Free. Pro is unlocked with a license key after Stripe checkout — no membership login required.

Can I install it on my phone or laptop?

Yes. It’s a Progressive Web App. Use Install in Chrome/Edge or Add to Home Screen on iOS. A guided tour helps new users find every panel.

Is this only for CPB, or also ECMO?

Perfusion Nexus is focused on cardiopulmonary bypass machines and CPB procedures — case library and workflows are CPB-centric.

How does billing work?

Stripe handles the $14/month subscription. Cancel or update your card anytime from Billing inside the app (Stripe Customer Portal). Pro is revoked when the subscription ends or payment fails.

Is this medical advice or certification?

No. Perfusion Nexus is an educational simulation only. It does not replace clinical training, institutional protocols, or certification.

How do I get support?

Email support@perfusionnexus.com for license help, billing questions, or bug reports. We aim to reply within 1–2 business days.

Is the Knowledge Hub free?

Yes. All learning topics in the Hub are free for every user. Open 📚 Hub in the simulator top bar, or from the Knowledge Hub section on this page.

Educational use only. Perfusion Nexus is a training simulation for students and perfusionists. It is not a medical device, not clinical advice, and not a substitute for hospital protocols, precepting, or certification. Always follow your institution’s standards of care.