Baylor Scott & White ECMO Symposium
Physicians
Advanced Practice Provider
RN, RT, Perfusionists, Residents
Other

Come join us live at Baylor University Medical Center or virtual to learn about extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). ECMO uses advanced technology to provide temporary blood circulation and respiratory support in cases of life-threatening heart or lung failure while these organs recover from injury, illness or a surgical procedure. ECMO can also be used as a life-supporting, short-term bridge to a heart transplant or lung transplant. The machine replaces the function of the heart and lungs from a few hours up to multiple days, depending on the condition and progress.

Upon completion of this activity, the attendee should be able to:

  • Discuss global trends in ECMO utilization
  • Develop Normothermic regional perfusion (NRP) ECMO program
  • Understand ECMO for the management of infectious diseases
  • Establish & optimize Extracorporeal Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation program
  • Discuss the ethics behind ECMO
  • Understand the importance of a progressive mobility ECMO program
  • Understand the aftermath of ECMO and mental health
  • Implement ECLS an adjunct to ECMO therapy
  • Understand the rapid development of new ECMO technologies

Scientific Program

8:30 am
Introduction
Gary Schwartz, MD
8:45 am
Convocation
Father Dennis *Eugene* O'Donnell
9:00 am
We need ECMO now! Global trends and utilization
Gary Schwartz, MD
Session 1: Normothermic Regional Perfusion
9:20 am
Building a Normothermic Regional Perfusion Program
Kara Monday, MD
9:40 am
Normothermic Regional Perfusion: Operative Outcomes
Brian Lima, MD
10:00 am
Practical Aspects of Normothermic Regional Perfusion
Scott Noesges, CCP, LP, FAACP
10:20 am
Panel discussion
10:40 am
Break with vendors
Session 2: ECMO: Not just the heart and lungs!
11:00 am
ECMO for the management of Infectious Diseases
Cedric Spak, MD, MPH
11:15 am
Put me in coach! When to call on the reserves? Nephrons for the win.
Christopher Hebert, MD
11:30 am
ECMO in Pregnancy
Andres Leal, MD
11:45 am
Panel discussion
12:00 pm
Lunch break with vendors
Session 3: Program development
1:00 pm
Keynote address: How to establish & optimize an Extracorporeal Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation program
Demetri Yannopoulos , MD
2:00 pm
The development of a dedicated ECMO ICU: Critical Care considerations
Britton Blough, MD
2:15 pm
The development of a dedicated ECMO ICU: Administrative considerations
Philip Boettcher, DNP, RN, NEA-BC
Jonathan Morgan, MSN, RN, CCRN
2:30 pm
The development of a dedicated ECMO research program
Katherine Vandervest, MD
2:45 pm
Panel discussion
3:00 pm
Break with vendors
Session 4: Special Considerations in ECMO
3:30 pm
Aggressive mobility in the ECMO patient
Katy Lingle, BSN, RN, CCRN-CSC
3:45 pm
Palliative and Supportive Care and Ethics behind ECMO
Mark A. Casanova, MD
4:00 pm
Anticoagulation and Antiplatelet Therapies: Special Considerations for the ECMO patient
Roberto Montealegre, PharmD, BCCCP
4:15 pm
Panel Discussion
8:30 am
Welcome Back!
Gary Schwartz, MD
Session 5: Truly Advanced Cardiac Life Support
8:45 am
Keynote address: ECPELLA as bridge therapy to recovery, durable MCS, or transplant
Raymond Lee, MD
9:30 am
Avoiding ECMO: IABP, Impella, RVAD, and more
Timothy George, MD
9:45 am
Transition and (De)Escalation Strategies for Cardiogenic Shock: Focus on ECMO
Jaime Hernandez-Monfort, MD
10:00 am
ECMO support in the Cardiac Catheterization Lab
Anita Krueger, MD
10:15 am
The forgotten ventricle: mechanical support for RV failure
Aasim Afzal, MD
10:30 am
Panel discussion
11:00 am
Break with vendors
11:15 am
Mock Listing Transplant Selection Committee
Dan Meyer, MD
Aldo Rafael, MD
Melody Sherwood, MD
Session 6: The Real World
12:00 pm
The Aftermath of ECMO: Mental Health Considerations
Kenleigh McMinn, PhD
12:15 pm
ECMO Champions
Dan Meyer, MD
1:00 pm
Lunch Break / Survivors Reunion
2:00 pm
Breakout Session #1
3:00 pm
Breakout Session #2
4:00 pm
Closing Remarks
Gary Schwartz, MD

Accreditation & Credit Designation

(CME) Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers Continuing Medical Education Credit: The Foundation for Advanced Cardiovascular Education and Training (FACET) was reviewed by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME®) and awarded accreditation status as a provider of continuing medical education (CME) for physicians. FACET, Provider #0007001, has approved this program for a maximum of 13 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

(CE) Nursing Continuing Education Credit: The Foundation for Advanced Cardiovascular Education and Training (FACET) will provide 13 Contact Hours CE nursing credits for this program. Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider # CEP 17101, for 13 Contact Hours.

Faculty

Aasim Afzal, MD
  • Medical director of MCS
  • Program director of the Heart Failure and Transplant Fellowship 
  • Baylor Scott and White The Heart Hospital - Plano.
Britton Blough, MD
  • Medical Director Cardiothoracic ICU
  • Associate Director, ECMO
  • Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas
    Philip Boettcher, DNP, RN, NEA-BC
    • Vice President of Patient Care
    • Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas
    Mark A. Casanova, MD
    • Director, Office of Clinical Ethics and Palliative Care
    • Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas
    Timothy George, MD
    • Director of Mechanical Circulatory Support
    • Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital - Plano
    Shelley A. Hall, MD
    • Chief of Transplant Cardiology
    • Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas
    Christopher Hebert, MD
    • Kidney and Hypertension Associates of Dallas
    Jaime Hernandez-Monfort, MD
    • Director of Heart Failure
    • Baylor Scott and White, Temple
    Anita Krueger, MD
    • Director of ECMO
    • Baylor Scott and White All Saints, Fort Worth
    Andres Leal, MD
    • Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
    • Baylor Scott and White All Saints, Ft Worth
    Raymond Lee, MD
    • Director of Mechanical Circulatory Support and Heart Transplantation
    • University of Southern California
    Brian Lima, MD
    • National Physician Director for Cardiothoracic Surgery
    • HCA Healthcare
    Katy Lingle, BSN, RN, CCRN-CSC
    • ECMO Program Manager
    • Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas
    Kenleigh McMinn, PhD
    • Clinical Psychologist
    • Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas
    Dan Meyer, MD
    • Chief, Advanced Cardiac Circulatory Support
    • Vice Chief of Cardiac Transplant
    • Baylor Scott and White - Dallas
    Kara Monday, MD
    • Medical Director Cardiothoracic ICU
    • Surgical Director of ECMO
    • Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas
    Roberto Montealegre, PharmD, BCCCP
    • Pharmacist, ECMO ICU
    • Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas
    Jonathan Morgan, MSN, RN, CCRN
    • Director of Nursing
    • Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas
    Scott Noesges, CCP, LP, FAACP
    • Perfusion Program Manager
    • Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas
    Father Dennis *Eugene* O'Donnell
    Aldo Rafael, MD
    • Surgical Director, Mechanical Circulatory Support
    • Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas
    Gary Schwartz, MD
    • Chief of Thoracic Surgery
    • Director, ECMO
    • Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas
    Melody Sherwood, MD
    • Heart Failure Cardiologist
    • Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas
    Cedric Spak, MD, MPH
    • Infectious Disease Specialists of Dallas
    Katherine Vandervest, MD
    • Medical Director of ECMO
    • Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas
    Demetri Yannopoulos , MD
    • Professor of Medicine, Center for Resuscitation Medicine
    • Resrach Director for Interventional Cardiology
    • University of Minnesota

    Location

    Roberts Hospital, 17th Floor

    3500 Gaston Ave, Dallas, TX 75246 - Davis Auditorium,
    3410 Worth Street, Dallas, TX 75246

    Registration

    Physicians
    Advanced Practice Provider
    RN, RT, Perfusionists, Residents
    Other
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