Every day we market ourselves. Perfusion is a very unique profession, based on the fact that we are a very small fraternity. There are fewer practicing perfusionists than there are heart surgeons and we cover hearts, cath lab, interventional radiology, ED, and critical care. Great discussion about what is considered important to position yourself for success in the perfusion industry.

Super lecture and discussion around management of the Critical Care Unit patient. Common problems if the ICU patient. What is the role of the CRRT (Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy).

Intensivist, Juan Carlos Zubieta, MD discusses common electrolyte disturbances seen in the critical care unit patient and how to address these for improved patient outcomes. Dr. Zubieta discusses how to calculate correction dosing to achieve electrolyte homeostasis and why this is important.

Dr. Juan Carlos Zubieta, and perfusionists Rebecca Bolkavac and Joe Basha discuss ECMO as a bridge to transplant for patients suffering from pulmonary hypertension.

Dominic Cappolletti, CCP lectures and discusses the current state of Ventricular Assist Devices and Total Artificial Hearts. Our experienced panel participates in the discussions and share their collective experiences.

Keshen Mathura, M.D., PhD, founder, developer and chief science officer of MicroVision Scan, Inc, a device that uses Side-stream Dark Field Imaging (SDF) to view, in real time, the capillary bed and flow through the microcirculation.

Excellent presentation and discussion of recirculation in your V-V ECMO circuit. Single or double cannulation techniques and learn how increased flows and volume changes can affect the amount of recirculation and thus, the effectiveness of your Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) therapy.

John Ingram, CCP gives an excellent review on metabolic alkalosis and how it is treated in the critical care unit. John describes the etiology, clinical significance of and also the degree to which this finding is understood and treated.

Excellent discussion and review of opinions and data from key opinion leaders in the area of cardiac surgery. Discussions about patient outcomes, safety, effectiveness, advantages, disadvantages, appropriateness, and when an off-pump or on-pump technique should be considered.

ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation) patient selection is a complex and often difficult decision for any healthcare provider that orders or decides on the appropriateness of ECMO therapy for their patients. Learn the absolute inclusion and exclusion criteria, but also learn from the discussions about the relative indications and contraindications from a group of ECMO leaders and experts.