OVERVIEW

This one-day conference provides an introduction to extracorporeal membrane oxygenation and life support (ECMO/ECLS) for patients with respiratory or cardiac failure. We will provide an overview of indications, applications, management and the unique challenges associated with caring for patients on ECLS. Distinguished faculty from a variety of medical specialties (critical care, cardiac surgery, pediatrics, cardiology, pulmonology and medical ethics) will present up-to-date information in the areas of ECLS.

The conference also includes ample time for participant involvement in the form of question and answer sessions, case presentations, panel discussions and a pro-con debate with a special keynote address from ECMO founder Dr. Robert Bartlett

TARGET AUDIENCE

This course is targeted towards practitioners both in community and academic practice who care for critically ill patients who may require ECLS support for respiratory or cardiac failure. Trainees, including fellows and residents, in addition to allied health professionals such as ECMO specialists/clinicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, pharmacists, social workers, dieticians, and respiratory therapists, will gain valuable and applicable knowledge.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Following completion of the course, attendees should be able to:

• Discuss specific criteria to identify patients who are appropriate candidates for ECLS
• Provide education and have meaningful conversations with patients and families about the risks and benefits of initiating ECLS
• Review the current uses and applications of modern ECLS for patients with respiratory or cardiac failure including the basic physiologic principles underlying its use
• Identify cannulation strategies and ECLS circuit components and the rationale behind selection of specific cannulation techniques
• Describe unique considerations regarding management of ECLS in the pediatric and neonatal population
• Recognize the psychosocial challenges including ethical considerations, as well as the importance of a multidisciplinary care team approach for ECLS patients

ACCREDITATION

The Office of Continuing Medical Education, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Office of Continuing Medical Education, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

For more information please visit the official event page.