Organization :

The "INDIAN SOCIETY OF EXTRA-CORPOREAL TECHNOLOGY" (ISECT)
was founded in the year 1984.

Although our society is fairly young, many of the members are pioneers in the field having started their careers at a time when cardiac surgery was in its infancy in India. We are now recognized as a separate group of professionals who answer to the designation 'Perfusionist' or ' Extra-Corporeal Technologist '. Some of our Perfusionists have been trained abroad while a few have even made a name for themselves working in other countries.

We have a total of 335 members including Life Members and Associate Life Members. This dynamic group of professionals are an important and integral part of any 'Open-Heart Surgery Team'.

The society has an Executive Committee to conduct its affairs. This committee has a 3 year tenure and the members are selected from the Life Members of ISECT during the Annual General Body Meeting.

Those who are undergoing a training programme in Perfusion Technology will be awarded membership as and when they prove that they are competent and capable of working independently as Perfusionists. The norms for granting membership are laid down in the Rules and Regulations of the Society.

ISECT is proud of the fact that it has been able to successfully conduct its Annual Conference along with that of the Indian Association of Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgeons. It is the aim of ISECT to encourage maximum participation in its Annual Conference usually held in the last week of February.

We also publish a Journal - 'INDIAN JOURNAL OF EXTRA-CORPOREAL TECHNOLOGY'. 'IJECT'

As we stride into the next millennium, we - the Perfusionists - take pride in rededicating ourselves to constantly upgrade our knowledge and skills so as to be on par with international standards.

Goal :

1. To Promote the Advancement of Extra-Corporeal Technology in India
2. Encourage Research & Experimental work
3. To interact with other professional bodies

Activities :

1. Annual Conference
2. Publication of Journal