• Open forum for adults and pediatrics
  Susana Stripling, MPS, CCP, LCP

• Open forum for adults
  Mark Martin, CCP

• Open forum for Pediatrics
  Dorothy Holt, BS, CCP, FPP

• Live Viewing of Historical Videos
• Breakfast Included

• Phase of Care Mortality Anaylsis - Lessons Learned
  Donald Likosky, PhD
• Applying POCMA Analyses to Evaluate Perfusion Events - A Sneak Peek
  Mark Martin, CCP
• Panel - Pediatric Perspectives
  Nicole Michaud, MSP, CCP, LCP, CPBMT (Panel - Adult and Pediatric Perspectives)
• Panel - Adult
  Dave Fitzgerald, DHA, CCP (Adult Perspective)
• Q&A

• The Hammer Effect: Potential Variables to Consider with Extracorporeal Life Support
  Cameron Harper, MLS (ASCP), CM
• Long-Term Survival After DCD Heart Transplantation: Insights from a Decade of Australian Practice
  Claudio Soto, BSc, Post. Grad.Dip.Clin.Biochem, MSc
• Early experience of first in human experience with an Oscillating Membrane Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)
  Claudio Soto, BSc, Post. Grad.Dip.Clin.Biochem, MSc
• Alternative Perfusion Strategy for Total Arch Replacement Without Circulatory Arrest in Cold Agglutinin–Positive Patients
  Lee Jin Kwon, Chief Perfusionist, CCP
• Cell free DNA as a marker of myocardial injury in cardiac surgery
  Anne Krueger, BA, Perfusion Student
• Q&A

• In-line Monitoring of PaO2 and PaCO2 during Cardiopulmonary Bypass: Calculated and Measured
  Min-Ho Lee, Ph.D, CCP
• Best Practices: CO2 Management on ECMO Initiation
  Doug Zavadil, MPS, CCP, FFP
• Carboxy Variables
  Isaac Chinnapan, MS, MHA, CCP, FPP, FAACP
• PediPERForm- Using Data to Enhance Surgical Practice
  Jim Reagor, MPS, CCP, FPP
• Q&A

LivaNova and Orrum Clinical Analytics introduce CoreInsights for Essenz, a perfusion analytics portal uniting innovative perfusion equipment with intelligent data to empower perfusionists in their pursuit of improved patient outcomes. CoreInsights provides interactive dashboards and benchmarking of clinically relevant perfusion parameters, populated by comprehensive data from the Essenz Perfusion System.
Blake Denison, CCP, Orrum Clinical Analytics, Inc.

More information coming soon!

• Closed vs. Open Systems Pro
  George Justison, CCP
• Closed vs. Open Systems Con
  Kirti Patel, MPS, MPH, CCP, LP, FAACP
• Topic: PRO Licensure
  Blaine Johnson, MBA, CCP, LP
• Topic: CON (Not supporting licensure)
  Mike Colligan, DHA, RN, CCP

• Optimizing patients preoperatively (prehab)
  Dr. Yas Sanaiha, MD
• Discharge, predictors and how to avoid to adverse events
  George Arnaoutakis, MD
• Q&A

• Complexity in Motion: The Evolution of Pediatric Perfusion
  Ed Harman, CCP, FPP, MBA
• Staffing (Multi-redos, long cases, burnout, starting a new program, comparing big vs small)
  Justin Sleasman, MS, CCP, FPP, CES-P
• Heart Failure Length of Stay and ICU Management (beds, safety, etc.)
  Cole Burgman, CCP
• DCD for pediatrics; Challenges for Perfusion
  Tami Rosenthal, MBA, CCP, FPP
• Update on NRP
  Ashley Walczak, MBA, CCP, FPP
• Q&A

• Perfusion Strategies during simulated crisis management
  Bruce Searles, PhD, CCP, CESa

• Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh Experience with Normothermic Regional Perfusion.
  Amber Palmer, EdD, CCP, FPP
• Managing Hyperammonemia in the Abernathy Syndrome patient.
  Josh Cowan, CCP
• Variability in Oxygen Delivery Index during cardiopulmonary bypass is associated with acute kidney injury in neonates undergoing cardiac surgery
  Sonya Burrell, MS, CCP, FPP, LCP
• Impact of zero-balance ultrafiltration of priming blood on total antioxidant capacity and clinical outcomes in pediatric cardiac surgery undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass
  Farhad Gorjipour, CP, MSc
• Suspected Oxygenator Failure During Prolonged Cardiopulmonary Bypass: A Case Report
  Madeline Loftin, M.Eng, CCP, LP
• Humanizing the Final Moments: A Compassionate, Family-Centered, and Clinician-Supportive Approach to Withdrawing ECMO in a Pediatric Center
  David Palmer, EdD, CCP, FPP
• Q&A

Unwind and recharge with a rejuvenating yoga session at Austin City Lights Yoga, hosted on the hotel rooftop with sweeping city views. Enjoy an all-levels practice focused on mindful movement and breathwork as the Austin skyline sets the tone for a calming and energizing experience.

This is a donation-based yoga class supporting Dell Children's Medical Center. Pay what you can—every contribution helps support our mission. Indicate your interest during registration.

Yoga mats and water provided.

• Laura Geer RN, BSN, CCRN, VAD-C (University of Utah)
• Cory Alwardt PhD, CCP (Mayo Clinic)
• Justin Sleasman MS CCP FPP CES-A (Mary Bridge Children's Hospital)

• Description of Mock Codes for eCPR (Nationwide)
  Rick Fernandez, MD
• Inception to Debrief
  Dorothy Holt, BS, CCP, FPP
• Q&A

• Generational changes between CV surgeons; growing up underneath a CV surgeon and becoming one
  Constantine Mavroudis, MD, MSc, MTR
• Milestones in Perfusion History
  Joe Sistino, PhD, CCP Emeritus
• Q&A

• Healthcare Provider Experience With Use of a New Integrated System for Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
  David Mast, CCP
• CPB strategy for minimally invasive cardiac surgery : multicenter practice survey in Japan
  Tomoya Oshita
• Evaluation Value and Limitations of Elevated Troponin I in Assessing Myocardial Protection Following Morrow Procedure via Right Subaxillary Mini-Incision
  Zhibin Hu, Perfusionist
• Comparative Analysis of Pressure Drop (Δp): Hemodynamic Performance of Three Commercial Oxygenators During Cardiopulmonary Bypass
  Jan Turra, Perfusiologie
• Standardizing Perfusion for Endoaortic Balloon Occlusion in Robotic Cardiac Surgery
  Giancarlo Smith, BS; Kristian Gustilo, BSN, RN
• VA-ECMO Distal Limb Perfusion Strategies and Techniques: A Survey of Practice
  Miranda Griffin BS; Bailea Rawlings BSN, RN
• Comparing the Effects of Pulsatile and Non-Pulsatile Flow on the Vasoactive-Inotropic Score (VIS) and Clinical Outcomes in Patients Following Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Surgery
  Mina Esmaeili, MS Student (Nutrition), Perfusion Researcher
• Cardiopulmonary Bypass Training: Impact of High-Fidelity and Screen-Based Simulation Across International Sites
  Supaporn Kulthinee, CVP student
• Antegrade Cerebral Perfusion: Institutional Quality Review of a Standardized Perfusion Strategy
  Madeline Loftin, M.Eng, CCP, LP

• Gibbon
• Award of Excellence
• Perfusionist of the Year

Join us for an inspiring session honoring Mark Kurusz, a perfusion pioneer. Mark has longstanding interests in artificial organ history, risk management, perfusion standards, and mechanical circulatory support. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in English from Bloomfield College in 1971 and began his perfusion career at Penn State University’s Hershey Medical Center.

He went on to serve nearly three decades as Chief Perfusionist and faculty member in the Department of Surgery at the University of Texas Medical Branch, where he continues to contribute as an Adjunct Assistant Professor. His career also includes clinical work with Capital Area Perfusionists, Inc. and leadership at Windmill Cardiovascular Systems, Inc., where he has served as President and Secretary/Treasurer.

A prolific author and editor, Mark has contributed over 100 articles, numerous book chapters, and several books, and has served extensively on committees for AmSECT, AACP, ASAIO, ABCP, ELSO, P.R.E.F., AAMI, and ISO. His work has been recognized with multiple awards for academic and leadership excellence.

• Impact of Hemoperfusion and Adsorption Filter on Systemic Catecholamine Dynamics During Hepatic Chemosaturation
  Jan Turra, Perfusiolgie
• Emotional Intelligence: The Invisible Skills of a Perfusionist
  Julie Fenske, MS, CCP, FPP
• Mitigating Postoperative Neurocognitive Dysfunction via Management of Gaseous Microemboli Through Hypobaric Cardiopulmonary Bypass
  Serdar Gunaydin, MD, PhD
• Technique to Improve the Calculation of Carbon Dioxide Production During Goal Directed Perfusion
  George Justison, CCP
• Feasibility Study on the Open-Level Control System for Heart-Lung Machines in Japan
  Toshiko Atsumi, CCP
• Systemic Hyperkalemia as an Alternative to Traditional Cardioplegia: A Systematic Review
  Carley Clayton, Perfusion Student
• Q&A

• Inhaled Anesthetics
  Chelsea Capone, MBA, CCP, FPP
• Magnesium administration following cardioplegic arrest with del Nido cardioplegia solution
  Carrie Striker, DHEd, MPS, CCP, FPP
• Cooling Medications: Pentobarbitol & Phentolamine
  Holly Creel, CCP
• Pharmacologic Strategies for Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury
  Susana Stripling, MPS, CCP, LCP
• The use of Sweep iNO during pediatric ECMO
  Mat Medlin, CCP, CES-A/P, CPBMT, FPP, LCP
• Blood Washing Solutions
  Dafne Andrea Chianella Collins
• Q&A

• Analysis of del Nido Formulations and Delivery Techniques in Adult Cardiac Surgery: Survey of Practice
  Janae Shew, BS; Avery Thompson, BS
• Patient Selection Criteria for Extracorporeal Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (ECPR): A Scoping Review
  Leah Almanzar, BSN, RN
• The Role of Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality in Perfusion Education Programs in the United States: A Literature Review
  Kethia Douk, BSN, RN; Claire Cronin, BA, BS; Chandra Dudley, BS; Anna Johnson, BS; Julie Fenske, MS, CCP, FPP; Adam Fernandez MSt(Oxon), DHSc, FRSB, CCP
• Cyanide Toxicity from Sodium Nitroprusside During LVAD Surgery
  Timothy Haumschild, MS, CCP, LP
• The impact of “N+1” staffing standards on patient safety and risk mitigation in clinical perfusion science
  Jorge Costa, Clinical Perfusion Science MSc
• Standardizing Perfusionist Team Labeling Workflows: Improving Safety in a High-Volume, High-Acuity Cardiothoracic Surgical Center
  Christine Menasian, CCP, MBA
• Safe Learning: The Implementation of High-Fidelity Simulation at Massachusetts General Hospital
  Joseph Catricala, CCP, LP, MS, MA
• Modified Del Nido Versus Custodiol Cardioplegia in Patients Undergoing Complex Congenital Cardiac Surgery: A Two -center Comparative Study
  Farhad Gorjipour, CP, MSc
• Reduction of Intracardiac Gaseous Microemboli with Hypobaric Oxygenation
  George Justison, CCP
• Perfusionists’ Role in ECMO and Rehabilitation
  Kristina Reid, MSOT, OTR/L

• Insight from a Texas Congenital Heart Surgeon
  Charles Fraser
• Q&A

• DCD Overview Talk
  Matt Warhoover, MS, MMHC, CCP
• NRP Center #1: How we do it / landmines to avoid
  Kim De La Cruz, CCP
• NRP Center #2: How we do it / landmines to avoid
  Matt Warhoover, MS, MMHC, CCP
• NRP Alternative
  Catherine Kim, MS, CCP
• Q&A

• Spectrum - Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
  Min-Ho Lee, Ph.D, CCP
• Essenz - University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
  Amber Palmer, EdD, CCP
• Essenz - American Family Children's Hospital
  Joseph Sleep, MS, CCP, LP
• Spectrum - Children's Wisconsin
  Carrie Striker, DHEd, MPS, CCP, FPP; Matt Hietpas, MS, CCP
• Q&A

Location: Chalmers Austin, Front Patio
1700 E Cesar Chavez St. | Austin, TX

Fire up your conference experience at AmSECT’s Smokehouse Social at Chalmers Austin. Dig into bold Texas barbecue with food and two complimentary drinks included, all in an outdoor laid-back setting perfect for connecting.

Please note: transportation is not provided; the venue is just a 5-minute drive from the AmSECT host hotel.

Additional fee required of $50/person to be paid during registration.

• Overview of Board Certification & Prep
  Shelby Stoner
• Current Job Market & Demand
  Mike Colligan
• Interview Skills
  Julie Fenske
• Building a Network
  Dave Fitzgerald

• Educator Perspective of Incorporating AI in Teaching
  Bruce Searles, PhD, CCP, CESa
• Capturing Data & Applying Machine Learning Models (Spectrum User)
  Tyler Kelting, MBA, BS, CCP
• Making EMR Work for Perfusionists
  Cory Alwardt, PhD, CCP
• Q&A

Gyula will present on his work as a partner in advancing collaborative learning within and outside of cardiac surgery through ARMUS, a company he founded and managed for over three decades. Gyula was a true pioneer in advancing clinical quality through collaborations in the United States, including in the States of Virginia, Michigan, Washington, and other locations.

About Gyula Sziraczky
Gyula, a Hungarian native, emigrated to the United States in 1979. Following his graduation in computer science from San Francisco State University, he held several software engineering positions at ASK Computer Systems in Silicon Valley.

In 1992, Gyula established ARMUS Corporation, which evolved into an innovative software company specializing in developing tools for professional medical education, clinical registry applications, and data analytics. Notably, after three decades of business operations without external funding, ARMUS was acquired by Health Catalyst in 2022.

• Physician
  Dr. Ed Hickey
• Perfusionist
  Chris Hightower, CCP
• Patient
• Q&A

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About Art McOmber

Art was recruited by the FBI because he speaks German and assisted with the 9/11 investigation, as ISIS was headquartered in Germany. He also arrested bank robbers, kidnappers, and major drug traffickers during his career. 

After 15 years of removing criminals from society, Art left the Bureau and became a successful entrepreneur, sharing his expertise in Asset and Estate Protection, Tax Saving Strategies  and Wealth Creation with thousands of dental and medical professionals nationwide. 

Art has been married to Barbara for 36 years and they have 4 children and three amazing grandchildren.

• Advanced ECMO Strategies for VA (e.g., VA Management, venting, N/S syndrome)
  Brannon Altenhofen, MD
• Advanced ECMO Strategies for VV (e.g., VV Management, ventilator management, oxygenation, ideal O2)
  Brannon Altenhofen, MD
• The Anatomy of Peripheral VA ECMO (V-AV, V-VPA, LAVA, N/S syndrome)
  Nick Martini, CCP
• Q&A

• X-Rays
  Leslie Gonzalez, CCP, RRT-NPS
• Echocardiograms
  Michael Taylor, MD, PhD
• Virtual fitting for VADs
  Michael Taylor, MD, PhD
• Ventilator
  Michael Auth, DO
• Q&A

• Barriers and Breakthroughs: Implementing Effective Blood Management Programs in Cardiac Surgery
  Sherri Ozawa, MSN, RN
• The Perfusionist’s Toolbox: Essential Techniques and Technologies for Optimal Blood Conservation
  George Justison, CCP
• Looking Ahead: Future Directions in Cardiac Surgical Blood Management
  Sherri Ozawa, MSN, RN
• Q&A

• Beating Heart Arch Repairs
  Dorothy Holt, BS, CCP, FPP
• Wyed Arterial Arch Repairs
  Leslie Gonzalez, CCP, RRT-NPS
• Early Extubation - VADs, Transplant, Fontan
  Erin Gottlieb, MD, MHCM, FASA
• Procuring Based on Size: Cardioplegia Methods
  Richard Owens, CCP, FPP
• Q&A

• Medical University of South Carolina
• Midwestern University
• Northern Kentucky University
• University of Nebraska Medical Center
• University of Utah