Abu Dhabi ECMO
Pre Conference Workshops
Welcome to the Basic Adult ECMO Workshop, a comprehensive training program designed to equip healthcare professionals with the essential skills and knowledge required to effectively manage critically ill patients who require Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) support. Our workshop is led by experienced ECMO specialists and covers topics such as patient selection, cannulation and configuration, and weaning strategies. With a focus on hands-on learning and real-life scenarios, our workshop provides an immersive and interactive experience that prepares attendees to deliver the highest quality care to their patients. Join us and take the first step towards becoming an expert in adult ECMO care.
Agenda
Day 1
January 15, 2024
Location: Cleveland Clinic, Abu Dhabi
8:00-8:15 | Registration, Refreshments |
8:15-8:45 | Pre-course Assessment [Mandatory] Ms. Shameena Beegom |
8:45-9:00 | Welcome All Faculty |
9:00-9:45 | ECMO Fundamentals Ms. Mikaela Allen |
9:45-10:30 | VV ECMO: Patient Selection, Cannulation and Configurations dr. Vivek Kakar |
10:30-11:15 | VV ECMO: Basic Physiology Dr. Umar Khan |
11:15-11:30 | Break [15-minutes] |
11:30-12:00 | VV ECMO: Weaning, Decannulation and Bridge to Transplant dr. Vivek Kakar |
12:00-12:30 | ECMO Circuit Complications Mr. Salman Butt |
12:30-13:30 | Lunch [60-minutes] |
13:30-14:30 | 1: Machine/Circuit Orientation – Knobs / Alarms / Sensors / Ports / Safety Checklist Mr. Salman Butt |
13:30-14:30 | 2: Priming Cardio Help [only demo]; Xenios / RotaFlow II demo by companies Mr. Salman Butt |
14:30-15:15 | Station 3: Air in Circuit Dr. Praveen Ghisulal |
15:15-16:00 | Station 4: Gas Failure, Membrane Failure, Circuit Change Dr Vivek Kakar |
16:00-16:45 | Station 5: Pump Failure, Hand Cranking Ms. |
16:45-17:30 | Station 6: Decannulation, Cardiac Arrest Ms. Shameena Beegom |
17:30-18:15 | Station 7: Drainage Insufficiency, Return Obstruction Dr. Mohammed Shalaby |
Day 2
January 16, 2024
Location: Cleveland Clinic, Abu Dhabi
8:00-8:45 | VA ECMO: Patient Selection, Cannulation, and Configurations Dr. Praveen Ghisulal |
8:45-9:30 | VA ECMO: Basic Physiology and Unique Challenges dr. Vivek Kakar |
9:30-10:00 | VA ECMO: eCPR dr. Vivek Kakar |
10:00-10:30 | VA ECMO: Weaning, Decannulation, and Bridging Dr. Ahmed Hegazy |
Break [15-minutes] | |
10:45-11:15 | Anticoagulation, Medication Management, and Renal Replacement Dr. Praveen Ghisulal |
11:15-11:45 | ECMO Complications [non-circuit] Dr. Umar Khan |
11:45-12:15 | Ambulation and Rehabilitation of ECMO Patients Ms. Emma Steenebergen |
Lunch [45-minutes] | |
13:00-14:00 | Station 1: Transferring & Mobilizing ECMO Patients Ms. Emma Steenebergen / Mr. Aaron Thrush / Mr. Jobin Mathew / RT |
Competency Assessments | |
14:00-14:30 | Station 2: Safety Checklist [including Gas failure] Ms. Shameena Beegom / RN |
14:30-15:00 | Station 3: Access Insufficiency Dr. Ahmed Hegazy |
15:00-15:30 | Station 4: Pump Failure, Hand Cranking Ms. Mikaela |
15:30-16:00 | Station 5: Air in Circuit " Dr. Praveen Ghisulal |
16:00-16:30 | Station 6: Membrane Failure Dr. Vivek Kakar |
16:15-16:45 | Post-course Written Assessment [Mandatory] |
Our Strategic Partner Department of Health
Over the course of a year, the Abu Dhabi Trauma & Abu Dhabi ECMO promises to be an exciting event for medical professionals from all disciplines. Abu Dhabi and is organized by the Department of Health. Over 550 healthcare experts and scientists participated in the first edition of the conference and this year’s event will be astonishing expecting over 1000 attendees.
We welcome medical professionals from around the world at Abu Dhabi Trauma & Abu Dhabi ECMO Conferences to share with you this memorable event! The Department of Health is committed to providing an excellent learning experience for attendees that will not only be informative but also enjoyable. Additionally, there are special courses available for students, healthcare workers and members of affiliated organizations and more. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to stay up to date with the latest research and developments in the field of trauma, critical care, and ECMO.