Virtual ECMO Course (RP2102C)

February 11, 2021 to February 12, 2021

During this course, ECMO experts will discuss the  indications and contraindications for ECMO, patient and ECMO circuit physiology, cannulation techniques, anticoagulation, and other aspects of ECMO patient care and management. This course features brief didactic lectures followed by interactive Q & A sessions with ECMO experts.  Also, the course will include video segments designed to provide technical instruction for troubleshooting common complications of ECMO treatment. 

Target Audience

This course is designed for physicians and other healthcare professionals new to ECMO to be able to identify and apply the appropriate patient inclusion and exclusion criteria for the use of Extracorporeal Life Support (ECMO).

Learning Objectives

  • Assess ECMO candidacy and patient selection implications.
  • Integrate patient physiology considerations to determine the appropriate ECMO circuit configurations.
  • Identify complications in the daily management of patients on ECMO.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 10.50 AMA
  • 10.50 Attendance
Course opens: 
01/04/2021
Course expires: 
02/12/2022
Event starts: 
02/11/2021 - 8:00am CST
Event ends: 
02/12/2021 - 12:00pm CST
Cost:
$1,000.00
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Rating: 
5

Virtual ECMO Course:  February 11-12, 2021

NOTES

All sessions noted in RED are video segments to covering more technical aspects of ECMO treatment.

Breakouts only on Friday February 12th from 8:00-9:15 am (adult and pediatric track)

Thursday, February 11, 2021

8:00-8:15       Welcome and Introduction to ECMO

8:20-9:15       Physiology of ECMO

9:20-10:15     Types of ECMO: VV and VA

10:15-10:30   Break

10:30-11: 15  Cannulation

11:30 – 11:45  VIDEO-SIM 1

11:45 – 12:30  LUNCH

12:30 – 1:45   Picking the Right Circuit

1:50 – 2:20     Patient Selection

2:20 – 2:35     VIDEO-SIM 2

2:35 – 2:50      Break

2:50 – 3:40     Patient Management

3:40 -- 4:00     VIDEO-SIM 3

Friday, February 12, 2021

Adult Track:                                                                                                               Pediatric Track:

8:00-8:45      Cardiac ECMO and E-CPR                                                                Cardiac ECMO

8:50-9:15      ARDS in adults                                                                                   CDH

9:20-9:40      Adult Outcomes                                                                                Pediatric Outcomes

9:40-10:00      Break   

10:00-10:45    Anticoagulation

10:50-11:30   COVID and ECMO

11:35-12:00   Weaning off ECMO

12:00-12:15   Course Wrap Up

                                                                   

                                       

Online CME Activity
Dallas, TX
United States

 

Unless noted below, none of the faculty have disclosed relevant financial relationships with ACCME-defined commercial Interest

ECMO COURSE FACULTY

Lakshmi Raman, M.D.
Course Director
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas

Archana Dhar, M.D.
Co-Course Director
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas

Donna Taylor, RRT
Co-Course Director
ECMO Coordinator
Children’s Health, Dallas, TX
 
Cindy Bowens, MD
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas
 
Steven A. Conrad, M.D., PhD
Professor of Medicine, Pediatrics & Anesthesia
LSU Health, Shreveport
Disclosure: ALung
 
Heidi Dalton, M.D.
Director of Adult & Pediatric ECMO
INOVA Fairfax Medical Center
Falls Church, VA
Disclosure: Independent Contractor, Innovative ECMO Concepts, LLc
 
Amy Hackmann,  M.D
Associate Professor of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas
Disclosure: 
 
Janna Journeycake, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
University of Oklahoma College of Medicine
 
Jessica Moreland, M.D.
Professor of Pediatrics & Microbiology
UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas
 
Joseph Murphy, M.D.
Professor of Surgery
UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas
 
Thomas Preston, RRT, CCP, CCT, FPP
Co-Founder
Innovative ECMO Concepts
Disclosure: Co-Founder, Innovative ECMO Concepts
 
Marita Thompson, M.D.
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
University of Kansas-Kansas City School of Medicine
 
Fernando Torres, M.D.
Professor of Internal Medicine-Pulmonology
UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas
 
ECMO Specialists
 
Laura Hatton, RN
Children's Health, Dallas, TX
 
Dan Hill, RRT
Children's Health, Dallas, TX
 
Ricardo Medrano, RN, CCRN
Children’s Health, Dallas
 
Margarita Ramos
Children’s Health, Dallas, TX
 
Bob Villanueva
Children’s Health, Dallas, TX
 
Michael Williams, RN
Children’s Health, Dallas, TX
 

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation Statement

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center designates this live activity for a maximum of 10.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Available Credit

  • 10.50 AMA
  • 10.50 Attendance

Price

Cost:
$1,000.00
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