Agenda

 

UKHC Presents ECLS Foundations: From Basics to Breakthroughs 
Friday February 14, 2025 
Time Session Topic Specific Presentations  Presenters
07:15-08:00    Conference Registration and Breakfast 
8:00 - 8:30 Welcome & Keynote Welcome and Introduction Jasdeep Dhaliwal, MD
Natasha Crain, MSN
Keynote: ECMO Through the Ages Joe Zwischenberger, MD
8:30 - 10:15 Advancing Care in Veno-Arterial ECLS: Innovations, Strategies, and Challenges  Mastering Veno-Arterial ECMO: From Indications to Successful Weaning Vedant Gupta, MD
Advancing Cardiogenic Shock Management: Innovations and Strategies Maya Ignaszewski,MD
Acute Mechanical Circulatory Support: Innovations in Left Ventricular Offloading John Gurley, MD
Innovative MCS Solutions for Managing Post-Cardiotomy and RV Failure Hassan Reda, MD
Expert Panel Q & A All Presenters
10:15 -10:30   Break and Abstract Exhibits 
10:30 - 12:15 Veno-Veno ECMO: Expanding Horizons in Indications, Management, and Outcomes Who Makes the Cut: Patient Selection for Veno- Veno ECMO JasDeep Dhaliwal,MD 
Veno-Veno ECMO in Focus: Mastering Management, Weaning, and Ventilator Integration Habib Srour, MD
Beyond the Pump: The Role of Pharmacology in ECMO Patient Success Ayesh Ather, PharmD
Breathing New Life: ECMO as the Gateway to Lung Transplant Success Matthias Loebe, MD
When Standard Isn't Enough: Case Insights on Atypical Veno-Veno ECMO Use Bradley Withers, MD
Expert Panel Q&A All presenters
12:15 - 1:15   Lunch Break-Abstract Exhibits 
1:15 - 2:00 Patient Panel Insights from the Patient Experience: Optimizing ECMO Care Delivery 
2:00 - 3:15 Break Out Session 1: Strategic Leadership in ECMO: Perspectives, Implementation, and Optimization ECMO Through the Lens of a Chief Medical Officer: Challenges and Opportunities Kevin Hatton, MD
Catalyzing Change: Gaining Buy-In for ECPR Implementation Jason Bowman, MD
The Supply Chain Playbook: Strategies for ECMO Efficiency and Resilience Derrick Warfield, CCP
Expert Panel Q&A  All Presenters
Break Out Session 2:  Enhancing Care for High-Risk Pediatric and Neonatal Patients ECMO for PPHN and Sepsis: Case Reviews and Clinical Insights Nick Severyn, DO
ECMO for ARDS and Viral Myocarditis: Lessons Through Case Reviews Jeremy Sites, MD
Carly Metz, APRN
High-Risk External Transportation: Key Considerations for Pediatric and Neonatal Patients  Ped Transport RN
Expert Panel Q&A All Presenters
3:15 - 3:30   Final Break,  Abstract Exhibits and Refreshments
3:30 - 4:20 Break Out Session 3: Optimizing ECMO Patient Care: From Transport Preparation to Complication Prevention No Margin for Error: Critical Steps for ECMO Patient Stability Before Transport Natasha Crain, MSN
Prevention in Practice: Securing Vascular Integrity & Patient Safety in ECMO Masashi Kawabori, MD
Expert Panel Q&A All Presenters
Break Out Session 4: Supporting ECMO Patients: Psychological Impact and Long-Term Recovery The Psychological Impact of ECMO on Patients, Families, and Care Providers Aaron Harris, DNP
ICU Recovery and Long-Term Follow-Up: Ensuring Continued Care for ECMO Patients  Melissa Soper, APRN
Expert Panel Q&A All Presenters
4:20 - 4:30   Closing Remarks: Reflections and Future Directions
4:30 - 6:00   Evening Reception: Networking and Celebration and MCS Demonstration

 

ECLS Foundations: From Basics to Breakthroughs
ECLS Skills Development, Hands-On Training, and Management Strategies
Saturday, February 15, 2025 | University of Kentucky Simulation Center
8:00 - 8:30 AM Registartion and Light Breakfast in Welcome Hub
8:30 - 8:40 AM Welcome and Simulation Directions
8:40 - 8:45 AM Transition to Simulation Lab
8:45 - 10:00 AM Station One
10:00 - 10:15 AM Coffee Break
10:15 - 11:30 AM Station Two
11:30 - 11:45 AM Transition to Lunch in Welcome Hub
11:45 - 12:45 PM Lunch and Learn
12:45 - 1:00 PM Transition to Simulation Lab
1:00 - 2:15 PM Station Three
2:15 - 2:30 PM Refreshment Break
2:30 - 3:45 PM Station Four
3:45 - 3:50 PM Transition to Welcome Hub for Conclusion of Conference
3:50 - 4:00 PM Closing Remarks, Evaluation, and Adjournment

ECLS Interactive Stations
Attendees will be divided into groups and rotate through four interactive stations focused on essential ECMO skills. These include hands-on cannulation and initiation techniques, managing patient decompensation under pressure, mastering advanced approaches like percutaneous access and left ventricular support, and responding to high-stakes circuit emergencies with precision and speed. Each station offers a practical, simulation-based experience designed to build confidence and competence in critical ECMO procedures.
Station One| ECMO Cannulation and Initiation: Immersive Hands-On Simulation Experience
Put your knowledge into action with hands-on application of VV and VA ECLS cannulation techniques. Practice percutaneous approaches, manage site-specific considerations (OR, Cath lab, bedside), and utilize distal perfusion catheters. Hone your skills in ultrasound-guided cannula placement and initial stabilization settings to ensure effective, real-world patient care.
Station Two| ECMO Under Pressure: Simulations for Patient Management and Decompensations
Gain the skills to confidently assess circuits, respond to alarms, maintain precise documentation, interpret ABGs with accuracy, and navigate the weaning process like a pro. Elevate your expertise and ensure optimal patient outcomes every step of the way!
Station Three| Innovative Techniques in ECMO: Percutaneous Access and Left Ventricle Preservation
Apply essential skills in percutaneous closure, utilizing closure devices during ECLS initiation and decannulation. Strengthen your understanding of LV preservation with hands-on practice in ECPELLA, Impella 5.5 initiation, and LAVA techniques in the Cath lab. Master strategies for limb ischemia prevention through effective distal perfusion and oximetry monitoring, all aimed at enhancing patient care and outcomes.
Station Four| When Every Second Counts: ECMO Circuit Emergency Simulations
Be prepared for high-pressure scenarios with essential training on managing ECMO circuit emergencies. Tackle real-world challenges like power failure, air entrainment/embolism, inadvertent decannulation, and routine troubleshooting. This hands-on experience equips you with the confidence and quick-thinking skills needed to make critical decisions when time is of the essence. Don’t miss this chance to sharpen your emergency response abilities!