AmSECT 55th International Conference
April 29 – May 2, 2017 • Boston Hynes Convention Center and Sheraton Hotel • Boston, Massachusetts
On Saturday, April 29 and Sunday, April 30, AmSECT will conduct parallel sessions during the didactic portion of the program with AATS; AmSECT will hold regular conference programming on Monday and Tuesday. Click the topic buttons below to view Saturday and Sunday Preliminary Sessions, and continue scrolling to view the agenda for AmSECT's Monday and Tuesday Sessions. AmSECT attendees are welcome to AATS programming Monday, May 1 through Wednesday, May 3.
All Saturday and Sunday Simultaneous and Workshop Sessions will be held at the Hynes Convention Center. Hands-on Sessions on Saturday afternoon and all Monday and Tuesday programming, will be held at the Sheraton Boston unless otherwise indicated.
All handouts will be added as they are turned in. Click on the session title to download the handouts.
SATURDAY, APRIL 29
8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Simultaneous Courses
Click the track titles below to view the sessions offered on Saturday:
Survival Guide: Your First Night on Call
11:45 AM - 4:00 PM
Course Chairs: Edward Chen, Emory University & Malcolm M. DeCamp, Jr., Northwestern
Memorial Hospital - Designed to present early trainees and the surgical team with common clinical scenarios which they may encounter, with the emphasis being on problem-solving and communication rather than standard lectures. The course will be comprised of eight hands-on stations located in two separate rooms. Participants will be split into groups of 10-15 and each group will spend 20-25 minutes at each station learning how to recognize, assess, and manage common post-operative complications and issues and well as develop skills for transferring this knowledge to other members of the team.
Stations Include:
ECHO Reading/Cath
Jeffrey G. Gaca, Duke University
Acute Chest Pain
Bradley G. Leshnower, Emory University
Respiratory Failure
David D. Odell, Northwestern University
VAD
Leora B. Balsam, New York University
Basic Perfusion Concepts
Ed Darling, Upstate Medical University
Uriah J. Dudgeon, Massachusetts General Hospital
Thoracic
Malcolm M. DeCamp, Jr., Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Pacemaker
Glenn J. Whitman, Johns Hopkins Hospital
Low Cardiac Output
Michael Halkos, Emory University
Hands On Sessions- Select your workshop during the registration process
Hands on sessions will occur from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM in the following tracks:
- Adult Cardiac-- Sold Out
- Transplant-- Sold Out
- ELSO-- Sold Out
- Perfusion Congenital-- Sold Out
SUNDAY, APRIL 30
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Simultaneous Courses
Click the track titles below to view the sessions offered on Sunday:
Monday, May 1 - Wednesday, May 3
AATS Schedule
Simultaneous Courses
Click to view the full AATS Schedule:
MONDAY, MAY 1
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6:30 AM - 8:00 AM |
Continental Breakfast |
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7:00 AM – 7:15 AM |
President's Welcome Kenneth Shann, CCP and President of AmSECT welcomes attendees to the 55th International Conference. |
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Session 1 |
Lessons Learned from Legionella: Being a Leader During a Hospital Crisis Speaker: Craig Vocelka, M Div, CCP Moderators: Emily Saulitis and Larissa Teresi In August of 2016 the University of Washington Medical Center had several patients diagnosed with Legionella. The local newspaper, The Seattle Times, made this a front page article linking these cases to the FDA’s recent warning about Nontuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) infections associated with heater-cooler devices. This session will discuss the role of the perfusion department in responding to this incident, the interaction with the Medical Director’s Office and the Infection Prevention Department. “For every action, there is an over-reaction” is a key principle when such an incident occurs. Keeping a logical and scientific focus allows one to become a leader in such a perceived crisis. |
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Session 2 |
Scientific Sessions Moderator: Craig Vocelka, M Div, CCP The Association Between Intraoperative Glycaemic Change Does the Type of Cardioplegia Solution Effect Intraoperative Glucose Levels? Does the Use of Ultrafiltration Increase the Risk of Post-Operative Acute Kidney Injury? - A Multi-Center Analysis |
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9:00 AM – 9:45 AM |
Coffee Break in the Exhibit Hall and Exhibit Hall Presentations with AATS |
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Session 3 10:00 AM – 11:15 AM |
3A Chief Panel Discussion: You did WHAT?! Speaker: Greg Mork, CCP Not only is the world rapidly changing but so is the workplace. The responsibility for employee performance rests squarely on the shoulders of the manager and in a changing workplace environment the manager will be confronted with many challenging scenarios. It is the goal of this session to present as many unique scenarios as possible giving the attendees the opportunity to participate in navigating through these often challenging situations. The ultimate goal is present and practice methods proven to achieve the most out of your staff. 3B Clinical Instruction (For Instructors Only) Speakers: David C. Fitzgerald, CCP and Joe Sistino, PhD, CCP Discuss submitted questions from clinical instructors, share scenarios from clinical coordinators, program directors, etc. 3C Don't Believe Everything You Read: How to Tell Science from Fiction in Perfusion Publications Speakers: Susan Englert, RN, CCP, CPBMT and Alfred H. Stammers, MSA, CCP Discuss 2-3 recent and hot topic journal articles. Those who sign up for this session will receive articles a few weeks ahead of time to review. 3D Student Session (Students Only): First Year Student's Workshop – Professional Development Speakers: Robb Johnson, CCP and Ashley Risso, CCP Traditional student sessions condensed into small workshops. Speaker: Julie Wegner, PhD The aim of the workshop is to provide an overview on how to write a case report. The bullets below highlight topics that we will cover in the workshop:
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Session 4 |
AATS Presidential Address: Ancora Imparo - Always Learning Speaker: Thoralf M. Sundt, III, MD |
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12:30 PM – 2:00 PM |
Lunch available in the Exhibit Hall C&D at the Hynes Convention Center $10 Lunch Voucher is included in Registration Materials |
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Session 5 |
5A Chief Panel Discussion: You did WHAT?! Speaker: Greg Mork, CCP Not only is the world rapidly changing but so is the workplace. The responsibility for employee performance rests squarely on the shoulders of the manager and in a changing workplace environment the manager will be confronted with many challenging scenarios. It is the goal of this session to present as many unique scenarios as possible giving the attendees the opportunity to participate in navigating through these often challenging situations. The ultimate goal is present and practice methods proven to achieve the most out of your staff. 5B Clinical Instruction (For Instructors Only) Speaker: David C. Fitzgerald, MPH, CCP, LP and Joe Sistino, PhD, CCP, FPP Discuss submitted questions from clinical instructors, share scenarios from clinical coordinators, program directors, etc. 5C JECT Peer Review Workshop Speaker: Julie Wegner, PhD and Alfred H. Stammers, CCP This workshop is aimed at individuals interested in becoming a peer reviewer or improving peer review skills. The workshop will provide an overview of the peer review process, the fundamental skills needed to be a peer reviewer, the mechanics of the Editorial manager software, and how to provide meaningful feedback on a manuscript. Time will be spent on the basic steps to reviewing a manuscript. 5D Poster Session - Click Here to View Presenters Moderator: Craig Vocelka, M Div, CCP Poster presenters will be on hand to give short presentations of their work. Q&A available. (Posters will still be available for viewing throughout the conference.) 5E Student Session (Students Only): Second Year Student's Workshop – Welcome to Pump Life (1st years welcome) Speakers: Robb Johnson, CCP and Ashley Risso, CCP Traditional student sessions condensed into small workshops. |
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3:15 PM – 4:00 PM |
Coffee Break in the Exhibit Hall and Exhibit Hall Presentations with AATS |
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Session 6 |
Scientific Sessions Moderator: Kenneth Shann, CCP TEG-Directed Transfusion in Complex Cardiac Surgery: Impact on Blood Product Usage Blood and Blood Product Conservation: Results of Strategies to Improve Clinical Outcomes in Open Heart Surgery Patients at a Tertiary Hospital The Influence of Intraoperative Autotransfusion on Postoperative Hematocrit Following Cardiac Surgery Can low Preoperative Albumin Levels Predict Heparin Resistance? An Observational Analysis of Two Large Hospital Centers Does the Type of Cardioplegic Technique Influence Hemodilution and Transfusion Requirements in Adult Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery |
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5:15 PM |
Annual Corporate Meeting |
TUESDAY, MAY 2
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6:30 AM - 8:00 AM |
Continental Breakfast |
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Session 7 |
AmSECT's Safety Committee: Readiness for TAVR Cases Speakers: David C. Fitzgerald, MHA CCP, James A. Reagor, CCP, Scott Snider, CCP and Susan Englert, RN, CCP, CPBMT |
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Session 8 |
Scientific Sessions Moderator: Susan Englert, RN, CCP, CPBMT R-Oxy-LVAD: A Novel Minimally Invasive Off Pump Method for Central Oxygenation with Biventricular Decompression A High Fidelity Surgical Model and Perfusion Simulator Used to Demonstrate ECLS Cannulations, Initiation and Stabilization: Our Experience Developing This Educational Model Influence of Oxygen Delivery on Acute Kidney Injury and Survival: A Multicentre Propensity Matched Analysis |
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8:20 AM - 8:30 AM |
Break |
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8:30 AM – 10:00 AM |
Award Presentations: Gibbon Award, Perfusionist of the Year, Award of Excellence Awards presented by AmSECT President, Kenneth Shann, CCP |
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10:00 AM – 10:30 AM |
Coffee Break in the Exhibit Hall and Exhibit Hall Presentations with AATS Improving Blood Management and Patient Care: The Toledo Experience Sponsored by Haemonetics Corporation located in Booth 1204 Speaker: Michael Moront, MD, ProMedica Toledo Hospital |
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Session 9 |
9A Chief Panel Discussion: You did WHAT?! Speaker: Greg Mork, CCP Not only is the world rapidly changing but so is the workplace. The responsibility for employee performance rests squarely on the shoulders of the manager and in a changing workplace environment the manager will be confronted with many challenging scenarios. It is the goal of this session to present as many unique scenarios as possible giving the attendees the opportunity to participate in navigating through these often challenging situations. The ultimate goal is present and practice methods proven to achieve the most out of your staff. 9B Journal Club Speakers: Susan Englert, RN, CCP, CPBMT and Alfred H. Stammers, MSA, CCP Discussion of 2 - 3 recent hot topic journal articles. Those who sign up for this session will receive articles a few weeks ahead of time to review. 9C Student Session (Students Only): ABCP Workshop Speaker: Edward R. DeLaney, MS, MBA, LP, CCP, ABCP President The learning objective of this workshop is for perfusion students to obtain knowledge about American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP) credentialing through open discussion regarding the ABCP certification processes with emphasis on the certification examinations. 9D Perfusion Without Borders Workshop Speakers: William (Scott) Snider, CCP and James A. Reagor, CCP Learn about AmSECT's Perfusion Without Borders, as well as discuss opportunities for mission trips. Q&A led by perfusionists who have experienced mission trips first hand! 9E Supporting Practice with Standards and Guidelines Speaker: Robert A. Baker, PhD, CCP (Aus), Shahna Bronson, Timothy Dickenson, and Donny Likosky AmSECT’s Standards and Guidelines are designed to help perfusionists in their daily practice. In this workshop examples of how the Standards and Guidelines have been used by different groups to help support local practice. |
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Session 10 |
Scientific Sessions Moderator: Greg Mork, CCP Use of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Support for Stage IV Lung Injury: A Case Report To Purge or Not to Purge? Is Conventional Bypass for Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery a Misnomer? Have You Effectively De-Aired Your Changed-Out Oxygenator? Oxy-LVAD Provides Multisystem Organ Recovery in Acute Biventricular Cardiogenic Shock |
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12:45 PM – 2:00 PM |
Lunch in the Exhibit Hall/AATS Poster Presentations $10 Lunch Voucher is included in Registration Materials |
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Session 11 |
Scientific Sessions Moderator: Craig Vocelka, M Div, CCP Tumescent Infusion for Burn Excision and Split Thickness Skin Grafting: An Atypical Role for Perfusionists That Contributes Towards Improving Outcomes for Burn Victims Case Study: Remote ECMO Patient Monitoring An Evacuation System to Scavenge Heater Cooler Fan Exhaust |
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Session 12 |
AmSECT for YOU AmSECT Committee Updates and Volunteer Opportunities |
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3:15 PM – 4:00 PM |
Coffee Break in the Exhibit Hall and Exhibit Hall Presentations with AATS Improving Blood Management and Patient Care: The Toledo Experience Sponsored by Haemonetics Corporation located in Booth 1204 Speaker: Michael Moront, MD, ProMedica Toledo Hospital |
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4:00 PM – 4:30 PM |
Speaker: Edward R. DeLaney, MS, MBA, LP, CCP, ABCP President The presentation will report a few brief updates regarding the recent changes to the CCP credential and the work that has been accomplished over the last year. The presentation will review collaboration with the ABCP Liaison Panel and the analysis of the 2016 survey questions that were part of the recertification process and submitted for publication in the Journal of Extracorporeal Technology. The 12 survey questions covered the topics of gender, age, education levels, years of clinical experience, annual clinical activity exposure, high fidelity simulation experience, recertification requirement satisfaction and professional activity requirement contentment. |
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Session 13 |
Perfusion Without Borders: Scholarship Presentation Speaker: Erin Friesenborg Perfusion Without Borders Scholarship Presented by AmSECT Treasurer William (Scott Snider), CCP LP |
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5:00 PM – 5:15 PM |
Conference Awards Presented by AmSECT President Kenneth Shann, CCP |
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5:15 PM - 5:20 PM |
Adjourn AmSECT 55th International Conference AmSECT International Conference Co-Chairs Emily Saulitis Collins, MHA, CCP and Larissa Teresi, MS, CCP |
WEDNESDAY, MAY 3
AmSECT attendees are welcome to the following AATS sessions:
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7:30 AM – 9:30 AM |
Simultaneous Sessions |
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9:35 AM – 9:50 AM |
Coffee Break |
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10:00 AM – 11:30 AM |
Simultaneous Video Sessions |
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11:30 AM |
Meeting Adjourns |
