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

07:30-17:00

Basic Adult ECMO Workshop

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
Dr. Salman Abdulaziz

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
Ms. Mikaela Allen

13:30-14:30

2: Priming Cardio Help [only demo]; Xenios / RotaFlow II demo by companies

Mr. Salman Butt
Ms. Mikaela Allen

14:30-15:15

Station 3: Air in Circuit

Dr. Praveen Ghisulal
Ms. Drisya Paul

15:15-16:00

Station 4: Gas Failure, Membrane Failure, Circuit Change

Dr Vivek Kakar
Prof. Nuno Raposo

16:00-16:45

Station 5: Pump Failure, Hand Cranking

Ms.
Ms. Michael Allen Sadaf Malik

16:45-17:30

Station 6: Decannulation, Cardiac Arrest

Ms. Shameena Beegom
Dr. Umar Khan

17:30-18:15

Station 7: Drainage Insufficiency, Return Obstruction

Dr. Mohammed Shalaby
Dr. Ahmed Hegazy

Day 2
January 16, 2024

07:30-17:00

Adult Basic ECMO Workshop

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
Mr. Aaron Thrush

 

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
Dr. Praveen Ghisulal

15:00-15:30

Station 4: Pump Failure, Hand Cranking

Ms. Mikaela
Ms. Sadaf Malik

15:30-16:00

Station 5: Air in Circuit "

Dr. Praveen Ghisulal
Ms. Drisya Paul

16:00-16:30

Station 6: Membrane Failure

Dr. Vivek Kakar
Dr. Mohammed Shalaby

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.