How to Access Live Stream Sessions
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Please note: All times are listed in EST time.
Friday Sessions
Click on "Live Stream," on the right hand side of each session you would like to attend to access the Zoom links . We recommend you click on the link at least five minutes before the session starts.
Welcome and Presidential Address - Live Stream
Friday, March 24 | 7:30 AM - 8:00 AM
John H. Gibbon Jr. Award Presentation - Live Stream
Friday, March 24 | 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Adult Session: Blood Transfusion Guidelines - Live Stream
Friday, March 24 | 8:45 AM - 9:45 AM
Moderators: Karim Jabr, CCP LP CSSBB and Kenneth Shann, CCP
A. Review the 2021 Blood Management Guidelines
Robert Baker, CCP Aust PhD
B. Guidelines: The Glass is Half-Full or Empty
David Fitzgerald, DHA MPH CCP
C. Advancing Blood Management Practices Using Clinical Registry Data
Nathan Minie, CCP MS
Pediatric Session: Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Bypass Management - Live Stream
Friday, March 24 | 8:45 AM - 9:45 AM
Moderators: Molly Oldeen MS CCP FPP and Tami Rosenthal, CCP MBA FPP
A. How Much Do You Need to Flow? And How Far is too Far?
James Reagor, MPS CCP FPP
B. Transfusion triggers in Pediatric CPB and the Connection to DO2
Brian Mejak, BS CCP FPP
C. Lactate Management in Pediatric CPB
Justin Sleasman, MS CCP
Adult Session: Adult Abstracts - Live Stream
Friday, March 24 | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Moderators: Jane Ottens, B.Sc. CCP (ANZ) LFANZCP and Donald Likosky, PhD
A. Protamine Dose to Neutralize Heparin at the Completion of Cardiopulmonary Bypass can be Reduced Significantly without Affecting Post-operative Bleeding
Min-Ho Lee, PhD CCP (Massachusetts General Hospital, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia)
B. Del Nido Cardioplegia and Potassium Induces Nrf2 and Protects Cardiomyocytes Against Oxidative Stress
Hongting Diao, student (University of Arizona)
C. A Graduate Level Immersive-Simulation Program for Teaching and Assessing Fundamental Skills in Entry Level Clinical Perfusionists
Bruce Searles, PhD CCP LP CES-a (SUNY Upstate Medical University)
D. Finding a Needle in a Haystack: In Search of a Biomarker to Accurately Predict the Transplant Outcome of OCS-Perfused DCD Hearts
Nathan Minie, CCP MS (Massachusetts General Hospital)
E. High sensitivity Troponin-T profile post multi-dose del Nido Cardioplegia
Robert Baker, CCP Aust PhD (Flinders Medical Centre and Flinders University)
F. An In-Vitro Study Comparing Gaseous Microemboli Handling of Adult PMP Membrane Oxygenators
Daniel Nguyen (Medical University of South Carolina)
Pediatric Session: Pediatric Abstracts - Live Stream
Friday, March 24 | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Moderators: James Reagor, MPS CCP FPP and Tyler Kelting, CCP
A. Modifications to Our Surgical Model Enhance our Cannulation Training and Improve Cannulation Times
David Palmer (UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh)
B. Perfusion Techniques for an 800g Premature Neonate Undergoing Repair of Transposition of the Great Arteries
Richard Owens, CCP FPP LP (University of Texas Dell Medical School, Dell Children's Medical Center)
C. Pediatric Robotic Mitral Valve Replacement- A Case Report
Tyler Wahl, MHS CCP (Yale New Haven Hospital)
D. Effects of Glenn and Fontan Procedures in Achieving Optimal Connect Perfusion Variables During Cardiopulmonary Bypass
Amber Palmer, MS CCP (UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh)
E. Evaluation of phentolamine therapy in hypothermic cardiopulmonary bypass on end organ perfusion
Mark Nuszkowski, MPS CCP FPP (Children’s National Hospital)
Advancing Patient Safety and Surgical Outcomes: Lessons Learned from Space Travel and Other High-Risk Industries - Live Stream
Friday, March 24 | 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Keynote speaker: James Bagian, MD PE (Former NASA Astronaut Turned Patient Safety Expert)
Moderator: Donald Likosky, PhD
Sponsored Lunch Session: SMART Advances in the evolution of ECMO - Live Stream
Friday, March 24 | 12:10 PM - 1:10 PM
Sponsored by Medtronic
Dave Mast, CCP (Chief of Perfusion Services at The Ohio State University)
Adult Session: The Changing Landscape of Myocardial Protection within Adult Cardiac Surgery - Live Stream
Friday, March 24 | 1:15 PM - 2:45 PM
Moderators: Donald Likosky, PhD, and Tarik Bonas
A. Pathophysiology of Myocardial Injury
Kathy Kibler, CCP
B. Updates on Whole Blood Cardioplegia: Mechanisms, Use and Impact within Adult Cardiac Surgery
Kathy Kibler, CCP
C. Updates on Crystalloid/Custodial Cardioplegia: Mechanisms, Use and Impact within Adult Cardiac Surgery
Bill Nicotra, MSL CCP LP
D. Updates on del Nido Cardioplegia: Mechanisms, Use and Impact within Adult Cardiac Surgery
Whitney Peters, CCP
Pediatric Session: Great Debates in Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Bypass - Live Stream
Friday, March 24 | 1:15 PM - 2:45 PM
Moderators: Ron Angona, MS MBA CCP FPP and Chelsea Capone, CCP FPP
Debate #1: Are Pediatric Patients Just Smaller Adults?
Pro - Bruce Searles, PhD CCP LP CES-a
Con - Edward Darling, MS LP CCP
Debate #2: Optimal Oxygen Management Strategy:
Hyperoxia - Kevin Connor, CCP LP FPP
Normoxia - Nicole Michaud, MS CCP LCP CPBMT
Adult Session: Houston, We Have a Problem: Assessing Non-Technical Skills of Perfusionists - Live Stream
Friday, March 24 | 3:00 PM - 4:15 PM
Moderators: Christa Kampert, MHA CCP LP and Mellissa Duarte, CCP
A. Simulated-based Assessments of Perfusionist Non-technical Skills
Shahna Helmick, BS CCP
B. Hot off the Press: Evaluating Non-technical Skills Assessments at Scientific Venues - a Pilot Study
Laura Dell'Aiera, MHA CCP
C. Advancing Perfusion Certification: the Role of Non-technical Skills Assessments
David Fitzgerald, DHA MPH CCP
Pediatric Session: Quality Initiatives - Live Stream
Friday, March 24 | 3:00 PM - 4:15 PM
Moderators: Greg Mork, CCP and Brian Mejak, BS CCP FPP
A. Quality Improvement in Anesthesia (CCAS Collaboration)
Morgan Brown, MD
B. How to Utilize Data in Your Own Department for Process Improvement
Vince Olshove, CCP FPP
C. Quality Improvement Process for Norwood
Melissa Sindelar, CCP FPP
Adult Session: Interesting Case Reports Based On the Protocols - Live Stream
Friday, March 24 | 4:30 PM - 5:45 PM
Moderators: Jennifer Baeza, CCP and Donald Likosky,PhD
A. AmSECT's Protocol Project
Shahna Helmick, BS CCP
B. Case Report #1
Mell Duarte, CCP
C. Testimonial on the Report
Mell Duarte, CCP
D. Case Report #2
Raymond Kennedy
E. Testimonial on the Report
Raymond Kennedy
F. Case Report #3
Brandon Boyson, BS RRT
G. Testimonal on the Report
Brandon Boyson, BS RRT
Pediatric Session: Current Trends and Practices in Pediatric Perfusion - Open Forum - Live Stream
Friday, March 24 | 4:30 PM - 5:45 PM
Moderators: Ron Angona, MS MBA CCP FPP and Vince Olshove, CCP FPP
Saturday Sessions
Click on "Live Stream," on the right hand side of each session you would like to attend to access the Zoom links . We recommend you click on the link at least five minutes before the session starts.
Sponsored Breakfast Session: Patient-Tailored Perfusion: Implementing GDP in the New Era - Live Stream
Saturday, March 25 | 7:00 AM - 7:45 AM
Sponsored by LivaNova
Dr. Marco Ranucci (Head of Cardiovascular Anesthesia and Intensive Care, IRCCS Policlinico San Donato)
Perfusionist of the Year/Award of Excellence Presentation - Live Stream
Saturday, March 25 | 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
General Session: Going from "Good Catch" to Quality Improvement - Live Stream
Saturday, March 25 | 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Michael Colligan, DHA RN CCP
Moderator: David Fitzgerald, DHA MPH CCP
Adult Session: Changing Landscape of Surgical Therapies for Advanced Heart Failure - Live Stream
Saturday, March 25 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Moderators: Donald Likosky, PhD and David Fitzgerald, DHA MPH CCP
A. Early Evaluation of the New Allocation System
Tom Cascino, MD
B. Current Landscape of Durable LVAD Therapy
Linda Bogar, MD
Pediatric Session: Heart Failure/VADs Outcomes & Innovation - Live Stream
Saturday, March 25 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Moderators: Ed Harman, MS CCP FPP MBA and Desiree Bonadonna, MPS CCP LP
A. Outcomes in Neonatal VADs to Transplant and to Discharge
Caleb Varner, MBA CCP FPP
B. Cannulation Strategies and Considerations for Single Ventricle Assist Devices
Ed Harman, MS CCP FPP MBA
C. Berlin Total Artificial Heart Experience
Kevin Daley, CCP LP
D. Case Report: World's First Partial Heart Transplantation
Rachel Gambino, BS CCP LP
Legend's Lunch: Honoring Prof. Robert Baker, CCPAust PhD - Live Stream
Saturday, March 25 | 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
Moderators: Jane Ottens, B.Sc. CCP (ANZ) LFANZCP and Kenneth Shann, CCP
Adult Session: Advancing Acute Cardiogenic Shock - Live Stream
Saturday, March 25 | 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Moderators: Christa Kampert, MHA and Angela Naef, MS
A. Acute Cardiogenic Shock - the Role of Evidence-based Treatment Programs
Tom Cascino, MD
B. Perfusion and the Cardiogenic Shock Team
William Scott Snider, MHA CCP LP
Pediatric Session: ECMO - Live Stream
Saturday, March 25 | 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Moderators: Ron Angona, MS MBA CCP FPP and Melissa Sindelar, CCP FPP
A. When aPTT and aXa Don't Match: One Center's Approach to Anticoagulation
Garrett Coles, MD
B. I have 99 Problems But Bival Isn't One
Chelsea Capone, CCP FPP
C. Pursuing FDA Approval for ECMO in Children
Desiree Bonadonna, MPS CCP LP
Adult Session: AmSECT’s 2023 Standards and Guidelines Panel - Live Stream
Saturday, March 25 | 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Moderators: Mark Martin, CCP and Donald Likosky, PhD
A. Intro, History and Updates of S&G
Shahna Helmick, BS CCP
B. Using AmSECT's S&G Tools for success
Luc Puis, RN ECCP
C. New Standard 19: (A Different type of ) Crisis Management
Mark Martin, CCP
D. Elevating Practice Through Protocols & Checklists
Jillian Holler, CCP
Pediatric Session: Complications and Case Reports - Live Stream
Saturday, March 25 | 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Moderators: Douglas Zavadil, MPS CCP FPP and Ashley Walczak, MBA CCP FPP
A. Where is That Coming From?! A Rare Source of Air in a Pediatric ECMO Circuit
Garrett Coles, MD
B. Supporting a Teenager with Acute Heart Failure of Unknown Etiology
Kevin Daley, CCP FPP
C. Tackling Our First Heart/Liver Transplant: Lessons from Our Experience
Douglas Zavadil, MPS CCP FPP
D. ECMO for Septic Bowel Patients: What We Learned after Multiple Failures
Ed Harman, MS CCP FPP MBA
Perfusion Bowl Finals - Live Stream
Saturday, March 25 | 4:30 PM - 5:45 PM
Corporate Membership Meeting - Live Stream
Saturday, March 25 | 5:45 PM - 6:45 PM
Student Session (Closed)
Saturday, March 25 | 5:45 PM - 6:45 PM
This session is only open to students.
Sunday Sessions
Click on "Live Stream," on the right hand side of each session you would like to attend to access the Zoom links . We recommend you click on the link at least five minutes before the session starts.
Sponsored Video Breakfast Session: High-Pressure Excursion: Case Report, Literature Review, and Mitigations - Live Stream
Sunday, March 26 | 7:00 AM - 7:45 AM
Sponsored by Terumo
Steven Dove, MA PA CCP Emeritus (Principal Clinical Specialist, Terumo Cardiovascular)
Adult Session: Starting an eCPR program - Live Stream
Sunday, March 26 | 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Moderators: Mellissa Duarte, CCP and Mark Martin, CCP
A. Introduction - Mark Martin, CCP
B. E-CPR, ECMO, and other 4 letter words: A Surgeon's Perspective
Daniel Rinewalt, MD
C. Perspective of a Perfusionist
Keith Bryant, MHS BSN CES-A CCP
D. A Cure for the Common Code - Perspective of a Critical Care Doctor
Jonathan Marinaro, MD
Pediatric Session: Update On Pediatric Perfusion Strategies and Innovation - Live Stream
Sunday, March 26 | 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Moderators: Molly Oldeen, MS CCP FPP and Molly Dreher, BSE BS CCP LP
A. Current Practices in Pediatric RAP
Melissa Sindelar, CCP FPP
B. Platelet Administration on CPB
Vince Olshove, CCP FPP
C. “Simplifying” Simple Modified Ultrafiltration Techniques
David Palmer, EdD CCP LP
D. Aggressive Efforts in Circuit Miniaturization for Pediatric Bypass
Ron Angona, MS MBA CCP FPP
Fellowship of Pediatric Perfusion, Abstract and Journal Awards, Pillar Awards - Live Stream
Sunday, March 26 | 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
General Session: AmSECT's Work in Advancing You and the Specialty - Live Stream
Sunday, March 26 | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Moderators: Jennifer Baeza, CCP and David Fitzgerald, DHA, MPH, CCP
A. Defining and Defending a Perfusionist's Lane
Blaine Johnson, MBA, CCP LP
B. ABCP Panel
David Boyne, CCP LP FPP
General Session: AmSECT Shark Tank - Live Stream
Sunday, March 26 | 11:15 AM - 12:30 PM
Moderator: Giovanni Cecere, MS CCP (InvoSurg Inc.)
Sharks:
Jeremy Engel, DHSc MHS CCP (Developer and Director, Clinical Assistant Professor, NKU MS Cardiovascular Perfusion Program)
Adi Rizansky Nir, PhD MBA (VP of Business Development, Inspira)
Adam Clark, MBA (President and Owner, PerfusionLife)
Pitching:
Luc Puis, RN ECCP
Doug Vincent,. BS