
About Course
Mission:
To provide Critical Care providers with a working knowledgebase in the management of patients
on Veno-venous or Veno-arterial ECMO. The conference will be targeted to providers with
beginning to intermediate-level experience in ECMO management.
Structure:
This will be a two-day conference that combines didactic lectures in the morning with wet-labs
and simulations in the afternoon. Wet-labs will generally be associated with the lectures that
precede. The anticipated capacity for attendees is a maximum of 50 which allows for small groups
during wet-labs of 6-7 people.
There will be an accompanying manual that will be co-produced by Emory University faculty
and faculty from participating hospitals in the Middle East region. Lecture content and wet-labs
will correlate with the manual content.
Instructors for didactic and wet-lab sessions will likewise be a mix of Emory faculty and regional
faculty with expertise in ECMO. The day prior to the conference, the Emory faculty will provide
training on the conference material and equipment.
Wet-lab objectives
Priming
Review the process for circuit priming, including recognizing common adverse events which
could occur during this process.
Cannulation
Identify the steps and process for cannulation and acknowledging complications that can arise.
Air Alarm
Recognize alarms related to air in the circuit and understand the steps for removal of air
entrapped in the circuit.
Pump Failure
Discuss the common causes of pump failure and the actions to address continuation of support
including hand cranking and circuit exchange when necessary.
Challenging Cases
Review complex patient cases and appropriately identify treatment and management options.
Hypoxia
Focus on common issues with ECMO support which could result in hypoxia and how to properly
address and resolve these issues.
Hemodynamics
Recognize changes in hemodynamics as they relate to ECMO support and appropriately utilize
support to maximize patient outcomes.
Decannulation
Identify appropriate timing for decannulation and the complications which may arise during this
phase of ECMO care.
Course Content
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Day 1 Enrollment
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