Anticoagulation free ECMO: Does this improve outcomes? CRRT: How is it used, is it beneficial, can benefit be measured? Ultrafiltration for volume management on CPB
Controversies in Perfusion. Metabolic alkalosis – Definition, etiology and treatment. On pump Vs. Off pump CABG for Left Main Disease. When to call for ECMO
Normal renal physiology. Renal autoregulation. Effects of CPB associated physiologic alterations. What is AKI/ARF? AKI: How do we mitigate progression?
First ever multi-studio, multi-day, interdisciplinary virtual educational event. Unusual case report. Nutrition and Health. Strategies for managing high stress jobs
ECMO simulation / VV ECMO with persistent low arterial saturation Angiovac for large mobile thrombus in RV; integration of an oxygenator for bailout maneuver
The unique challenges facing women in perfusion. The history of women in perfusion. Starting a family as a perfusionist. The unique challenges facing women in perfusion
ARDS Causes, Vaping and ARDS. Does vaping effect oxygenation similar to tobacco products? Optimal ventilator rest settings for VV ECMO. The ELSA meter for fine tunning VV ECMO
Coronavirus: Implications for perfusion. ECPR (Extracorporeal Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation. ECMO staffing models. Lessons learned from the last 5 years of perfusion professional
On Pump/Off Pump: Have I been wrong all these years? The current evidence on pulsing during CPB. The micro-circulation: is it the real residence of the soul?
Extracorporeal Life Support Bridge for Pulmonary Hypertension; Management of common electrolyte disturbances in the critical care patient and ECMO patients
The worlds most recognized thought leaders on the use of ECMO during COVID-19 will present a Pro/Con lecture and discussion on proning of patients with COVID-19 related ARDS
Update on ECMO for COVID-19: What have we learned? Early experience of pump-controlled retrograde trial off for weaning from (VA ECMO) in adult patients with cardiogenic shock
Perfusion department management: How to best utilize resources. Faculty: J. Hoffman, MD, Matt Warhoover, CCP, A. Lepore, CCP; John Ingram Knowledge Nuggets: Haptoglobin
Donation after Cardiac Death (DCD): Expanding the donor pool for patients needing heart transplantation. Preparing for acute aortic emergencies. Magnesium