Close Up Radio Spotlights Ralph Abalo of Adjanaou Perfusion Solution

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Omaha, NE – Ralph Abalo is a perfusionist serving hospitals across the United States and Canada. Unusually, he does not hold a doctor title. Neither as a medical doctor, nor having a doctorate, his highest education is a master’s degree. “A perfusionist is a highly trained medical professional that works mainly in cardiac and pulmonary surgery to assist the blood flow during such surgeries,” explains Ralph. “The devices known as a cardiopulmonary bypass machine or a bypass heart-lung machine, acts as the heart and lungs during heart and lung surgeries. It contains an oxygenator, a reservoir, tubing, and a pump. The oxygenator is similar to the lungs. The reservoir is to hold the blood. Tubing connects from the reservoir to the pump which acts as the heart.” He also started a charity known as Friends of Togo. Having become an official nonprofit in 2021 and later earing the 501c3 status from the Internal Revenue Service in 2023, Friends of Togo pays it forward to Ralph’s native country of Togo by improving education and health. In terms of education, his nonprofit provides school supplies to students and supports teachers by building classrooms. His ultimate goal is to build a library. In terms of health, one key objective of Friends of Togo is to vaccinate children against preventable diseases. Through his medical skills and his nonprofit, Ralph hopes to one day bring cardiac surgery to Togo. Even though he has no plans to be a surgeon, he is more than willing to share his skills as a perfusionist. For more information, please visit https://www.aperfusionist.com/ and https://www.friendsoftogo.org