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ECMO Cannulation (Pre-Conference)

Date: February 4, 2025
Location: Sim Centre, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi Hospital, UAE
Duration: 6 hours
Target Audience: Intensivists, Cardiac Surgeons, Anaesthesiologists, Cardiologists, Emergency Medicine Physicians, ECMO Specialists
Fees: 1000 AED

Learning objectives:

  • Practice percutaneous ECMO cannulation on high-fidelity training mannequins.
  • Learn appropriate use of ultrasound/echocardiogram to facilitate safe cannulation.
  • Discuss cannulation tips/tricks and troubleshooting.
  • Safely connect ECMO cannulae to the primed ECMO circuit and initiate ECMO.
  • Understand the considerations behind choosing between several VV ECMO [Fem-Jug, Fem-Fem, Jugular Bicaval], VA ECMO [Central, Peripheral], and hybrid configurations [V-VA, VA-V, LAVA].
  • Review cannula design and selection, and review other components of a ECMO circuit.
  • Discuss weaning strategies and percutaneous decannulation techniques.

Comprehensive Paediatric ECMO (Pre-Conference)

Date: February 4-5, 2025
Location: Sim Centre, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi Hospital, UAE
Duration: 13 Hours [ 4th Feb 08:00-16:30] [5th Feb 08;00-12:30]
Target Audience: ECMO Specialist Nurses, Paediatric intensivists, Cardiac Surgeons, Anaesthesiologists, Respiratory Therapists
Fees: 1500 AED

Using patient case scenarios, VA and VV ECMO concepts are further explored. In the setting of small groups, students will have an opportunity for hands on learning and troubleshooting of clinical cases.

Who Should Attend:

  • This course is designed for learners who have already completed a neonatal/pediatric ECMO didactic course or for practitioners with a strong foundational knowledge of ECMO patient care.
  • The course qualifies for Step 2 of the ELSO Certification application.

Learning objectives:

  • Enhance your understanding of paediatric ECMO utilisation and management.
  • Manage and troubleshoot real-world ECMO case scenarios.
  • Enhance teamwork and problem-solving skills in advanced ECMO simulation scenarios.

Train the Trainer (Post-Conference)

Date: February 9-10, 2025
Location: Sim Centre, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi Hospital, UAE
Duration: 16 Hours [8-hours per day]
Target Audience:

  • Experienced ECMO practitioners including physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists, perfusionists transitioning into or enhancing training roles.
  • Individuals coordinating or overseeing ECMO programs needing to develop ECMO training for staff.
  • Professionals focusing on simulation-based training in ECMO scenarios.
  • Leaders involved in setting up or maintaining ECMO programs.
  • Centers aiming to become ELSO Endorsed Training Sites.
  • Most suited for ECMO practitioners who meet the following criteria:
    • Attended a formal debriefing course
    • Achieved E-AEC
      Attended a ELSO or ELSO-endorsed
    • ECMO course

Fees: 5000 AED

Registration includes:
Coffee breaks, lunch, the ECMO Specialist Training Manual 4th Edition, an ELSO certificate of completion, and networking opportunities

Course Aim:
Develop instructors skilled in teaching ECMO, leading to standardized practices and enhanced patient outcomes. The course updates instructors on the latest ECMO technologies and practices through simulation and debriefing techniques.

Course Summary:

  • Participants will run ELSO Essential Simulation Scenarios covering various ECMO emergencies to equip them with effective management skills.
  • The course concludes with participants skilled in training future ECMO practitioners, ensuring high standards of care globally.
  • Faculty to Learner Ratio: 1:3 faculty-to-student ratio ensuring personalized learning and mastery of ECMO instructional competencies.

Course Highlights:

  • Standardization of Training
  • Patient Safety and Outcomes
  • Competency and Confidence
  • Simulation and Debriefing
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Global Standards
  • Certification and Accreditation
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Quality Assurance and Compliance

Learning Objectives:
Module 1: Foundations of ELSO Training

  • Understand the role of an ELSO trainer.
  • Familiarize with ELSO guidelines and standards.

Module 2: Simulation-Based Training
• Develop and implement comprehensive simulation scenarios.
• Utilize simulation equipment.
• Create an immersive simulation environment.

Module 3: Effective Debriefing Techniques

  • Implement structured debriefing.
  • Facilitate self-review and peer feedback.
  • Use the Three-Phase Debriefing Model.

Module 4: Curriculum Development and Delivery

  • Design an ECMO training curriculum.
  • Balance didactic and simulation training.
  • Tailor training to multidisciplinary teams.

Module 5: Evaluation and Improvement

  • Use standardized evaluation tools.
  • Analyze and apply evaluation feedback.

Module 6: Professional Development and Certification (Virtual)

  • Achieve and maintain individual and trainer certification.
  • Engage in peer learning and networking.
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