"Anaesthesiologists play a significant role in the management of cardiac surgical patients during the various stages of Cardiopulmonary Bypass," Steven Bartels and Kathirvel Subramaniam emphasize in the new textbook "Extracorporeal Circulation". "Anesthesie drug administration and maintenance, hemodynamic management, coagulation management, monitoring and prevention of complications and disasters, neuroprotection, and prevention of endorgan injury are important aims of anesthesia management during Cardiopulmonary Bypass. Communication and coordination between the surgical, anaesthesia, and perfusion teams are key to the successful conduct of Cardiopulmonary Bypass and cardiac surgery."