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TRAINEE SURGERY

TRAINEE

318 - ALL HANDS-ON BED! - CVICU EMERGENCIES

Saturday, October 26, 2024
8:30 AM – 9:30 AM PT
Room: 223 - 224
Trainees will learn about MCS device indications and practice CVICU skills through case-based learning and simulation.

In this two-part event, trainees at all levels of training (medical students, residents, and fellows) will have the opportunity to identify and learn about the indications for various MCS devices, such as Impella and IABP, in case-based scenarios. Additionally, they will have the chance to practice the communication and technical skills required for chest reopening in the CVICU through simulation-based exercises.

Learning Objectives:

At the end of this session participants will be able to:
  • learn indications for various types of MCS (Impella, IABP, etc...);
  • review indications and technique for chest re-opening in the ICU; and
  • enhance communication among cardiac surgery residents/medical students/ICU during CVICU emergencies.
Disclosure(s):
Takhliq Amir, BHSc: No financial relationships to disclose
Shian Ming Chen: No financial relationships to disclose
Charlotte C. McEwen, MD: No financial relationships to disclose
Iqbal H. Jaffer, MBBS PhD FRCSC: Edwards Lifesciences: Consultant/Advisory Board (Ongoing), Speaker/Honoraria (Ongoing); LeMaitre: Consultant/Advisory Board (Terminated, June 15, 2024)
Andy Fagan, MD: No financial relationships to disclose
Yuan Qiu, MD, BHSc: No financial relationships to disclose