Overview:
Join the Global ECMO Community in Bangalore on 2nd – 4th Feb'24.
An event conferring the current advancements and future prospects in ECMO, Critical Care, and Thoracic Transplantation.
ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation) stands as a lifeline in critical care and thoracic transplantation, providing specialists with a pivotal tool for managing severe respiratory or cardiac failure. Its capability to temporarily replace heart and lung functions enables clinicians to stabilize patients, optimize transplant outcomes, and bridge individuals to recovery. As a beacon of life support, ECMO serves as a cornerstone in modern medicine, offering a crucial lifeline for patients in their most vulnerable moments.
Aster international ECMO summit 2024, being organised by Aster RV Hospital in collaboration with Mayo Clinic Faculty, Monash University and Health New Zealand's. This conference serves as a dynamic interactive platform to explore future possibilities into the intricate world of ECMO and Critical Care.
What to Expect:
Deepen your awareness of the uses and complexity of ECMO by learning from specialists around the world who contribute their unmatched insights and skills.
Take part in practical sessions to hone your abilities and stay up to date on ECMO developments. Attend state-of-the-art research lectures that delve into the most recent developments in thoracic transplantation and critical care.
Encourage interactions and teamwork among various healthcare professions. The conference offers a special forum for interdisciplinary cooperation, promoting conversations that cut across conventional boundaries and encourage a patient-centred approach.
Venue
J.W Marriot, Bengaluru
Registration Details
| Category | Payment |
| Day 1 & 2 - Conference | ₹ 7,000 |
Student registration
| Category | Payment |
| Fellows/trainees/students(Day 1 + 2 Conference) | ₹ 5,000 |
For Participants from India
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International Faculty
Dr. Anirban Bhattacharya
MD, MS - Mayo Clinic
Dr. Devang Sanghavi
MBBS, MD - Mayo Clinic
Dr. Greg Schears
MD - Mayo Clinic
Dr. Katrina Augustin
MD - Mayo Clinic
Dr.Matt D.Read
MD - Mayo Clinic
Dr. Pablo Moreno Franco
MBBS, MD - Mayo Clinic
Dr. Thomas B.Comfere
MD - Mayo Clinic
Dr. Sanjay Chaudhary
MBBS, MD - Mayo Clinic
Dr.Sahar Saddoughi
MD, PhD - Mayo Clinic
Dr. Tathagat Narula
MBBS, MD - Mayo Clinic
Dr. Nishant Saran
MBBS - Mayo Clinic
Dr. Andrew Stephens
PhD - Monash University
Dr. Stefan Wiebe
MD - New Zealand
Course Directors
Dr. Pramod Guru
MBBS, MD - Mayo Clinic
Dr. Troy G. Seelhammer
MD - Mayo Clinic
Dr. Suraj M. Yalamuri
MD - Mayo Clinic
Patrons and Organising Committee
Dr. Nitish Shetty
CEO - Aster India
Ramesh Kumar S
CEO - Karnataka & Maharashtra
Dr. Prashanth N
CEO - Aster RV Hospital
Dr. Somashekhar S P
Chairman - Medical Advisory Board, Aster DM Healthcare
Dr. Anup R Warrier
Group chief of Medical affairs - Aster India
Dr. Sandeep Attawar
Chairman & Director of Thoracic Organ Transplants
Department of Pulmonology
Dr. Pavan Yadav
Lead Consultant - Interventional Pulmonology & Lung Transplantation
Dr Nirmala M A
Consultant Pulmonology
Department of Critical care
Dr Chinnadurai
Lead Consultant Critical Care
Dr Gagan
Consultant Critical Care
Course Highlights
State of the art workshop on ECMO initiation troubleshooting and weaning
Organ Transport systems like Ex Vivo and EVLP
Techno-workshops on Mechanical Circulatory Support
ECMO Registry Data and research
Rehab on ECMO
ECMO as a Bridge to recovery / transplant
Debate on cannulation techniques, Hemostasis, ECPR and Transportation on ECMO patients
ECMO for non – traditional Indications
Scientific Program Schedule
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3: Hands on Workshop
| Time | Topics | Points to be covered | Speaker | Moderator |
| 8:30 - 9:00 | REGISTRATION | |||
| 9:00 - 9:30 | Introduction to ECMO: Principles and Physiology |
| Dr. Thomas B.Comfere MD - Mayo Clinic | Dr. Murali Mohan |
09:30- 10:00 | Point - Counterpoint Indications and Contraindications for ECMO | Common indications for initiating ECMO support | Dr. Suraj M. Yalamuri MD - Mayo Clinic | Dr. Hemanth Dr. Muralidhar Kanchi |
| Criteria for patient selection and assessment of eligibility | ||||
| Contraindications and factors affecting ECMO candidacy | Dr. Stefan Wiebe MD - Mayo Clinic | |||
| Decision-making process for initiating ECMO support | ||||
10:00 – 10:30 | ECMO Circuit and Equipment: Components and Setup | Overview of ECMO circuit components and their functions | Dr Kalaimani Dhandapani Senior - Perfusionist Narayana Health | Dr. Mahesh |
| Circuit setup and priming techniques | ||||
| Troubleshooting common circuit-related issues | ||||
| Safety considerations in ECMO circuit management | ||||
| 10:30 -10:45 | Inaguration | |||
| 10:45 - 11:15 | ECMO in Lung Transplant - How to skin a cat? | Keynote Address | Dr Sandeep Attawar | |
| 11:15 – 11:30 | TEA BREAK | |||
11:30 - 12:00 | Point - Counterpoint Cannulation Techniques in ECMO | Vascular access options for cannulation | Dr. Katrina Augustin MD - Mayo Clinic | Dr. Divakar Bhat |
| Cannulation techniques for venovenous (VV) and venoarterial (VA) ECMO | ||||
| Ultrasound-guided cannulation and vessel assessment | Dr. Nishant Saran | |||
| Complications and strategies for minimizing cannulation-related complications | ||||
12:00 - 12:30 | Anticoagulation and coagulopathy management on ECMO | Anticoagulation protocols for ECMO support | Dr. Troy G. Seelhammer MD - Mayo Clinic | Dr. Gagan Brar |
| Monitoring coagulation parameters and adjustment of anticoagulation therapy | ||||
| Management of bleeding and thrombotic complications | ||||
| Blood product management and transfusion considerations | ||||
| Integrated approach to assessment, impact of acidosis/hypothermia, salvage therapies, antifibrinolytic therapy | ||||
| 12:30 – 1:30 | PANEL DICUSSION: “Hot Topics in Hemostasis on ECMO” | Discuss target intensity, laboratory assessments, the heparin versus DTI debate, transfusion targets, anticoagulation free ECMO, novel anticoagulant targets on the horizen (Factor 13 inhibitors, iNO, etc). | Dr. Troy G. Seelhammer, | Dr. Manu |
| 1:30 -2 :30 | LUNCH BREAK | |||
2:30 – 3:00 | ECMO Complications: Prevention and Management Strategies | Common complications associated with ECMO support | Dr. Pramod Guru MBBS,MD - Mayo Clinic | Dr. Prakash Doraiswamy |
| Strategies for preventing and mitigating ECMO-related complications | ||||
| neurologic (ischemic and/or haemorrhagic stroke) or GI related topics (especially hepatic failure & mesenteric ischemia). | ||||
3:00 – 3:30 | Future Trends and Advances in ECMO: Innovation in ECMO Technology and Circuit Design | Artificial intelligence and ML in ECMO management | Dr. Andrew Stephens | Dr. Prabhat Dutta |
| Predictive modelling and personalised medicine in ECMO. | ||||
| Advances in ECMO machine technology and circuit design | ||||
| Novel materials and coatings for improved biocompatibility | ||||
| Innovations in ECMO pump technology and control systems | ||||
3:30 – 4:00 | Point - Counterpoint ECPR and Transportation of ECMO Patients | ECPR protocols | Dr. Matt D.Read | Dr. Sunil Karanath |
| Considerations and challenges in transporting ECMO-supported patients | ||||
| Team coordination, equipment, and logistics during transport | Dr. Katrina Augustin | |||
| Strategies for minimizing risks and optimizing patient outcomes | ||||
| 4:00 - 4:15 | TEA BREAK | |||
4:10 - 4:45 | Special consideration for Pediatric ECMO | Describes differences in cannulation strategies for Pediatric ECMO patients. | Dr.Greg Schears | Dr. Srikantha JT Dr. Hirennappa |
| Identify differences in circuit configurations for Pediatric ECMO patients. | ||||
| Review variations in indications, durations, support issues related to pediatrics that are different than in Adult Population. | ||||
| 4:45 – 5:15 | PANEL DICUSSION: “ECMO for Non-Traditional indications” | Discuss indications for Sepsis, ARDS, trauma, organ preservation etc. Evidence, risks, benefits and challenges of expanding ECMO to other indications. | Dr. Katrina Augustin, Dr. Matt D.Read, Dr.Greg Schears | Dr. Srivatsava |
| Time | Topics | Points to be covered | Speaker | Moderator |
9:30- 10:00 | ECMO in Respiratory Failure: ARDS and Lung Support: Bridge to Recovery/transplant | Role of ECMO in managing severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) | Dr. Devang Sanghavi | Dr. Sathyanarayana Mysore |
| ECMO vs ECCO2R | ||||
| Patient selection criteria for ECMO in respiratory failure | ||||
| Ventilator management strategies in ECMO-supported patients | ||||
| Monitoring and optimization of gas exchange during ECMO | ||||
10:00- 10:30 | ECMO in Cardiac Failure: Cardiogenic Shock and Cardiac Support (bridge to recovery/transplant) | Indications and considerations for ECMO in cardiogenic shock | Dr. Sanjay Chaudhary | Dr. Somalram Venkatesh |
| ECMO utilization in massive pulmonary embolism and right heart failure | ||||
| Different ECMO configurations for cardiac support | ||||
| Hemodynamic management and monitoring in ECMO-supported cardiac patients | ||||
| Weaning and decannulation strategies for cardiac ECMO | ||||
10:30 - 11:00 | PANEL Discussion: "ECMO in Cardiopulmonary Failure: Bridge to Tx" | ECMO as a bridge to lung and heart transplantation | Dr. Tathagat Narula, | Dr. Sunil |
| Predictors of successful bridging and patient outcomes | ||||
| Decision-making in transitioning patients from ECMO to transplantation or recovery | ||||
| 11:00 – 11:30 | TEA BREAK | |||
11:30 - 12:00 | ECMO and Organ Donation After Circulatory Death (DCD) | ECMO as a support modality in DCD organ procurement | Dr. Pablo Moreno Franco | Dr. Chinnadurai Dr. Ajith |
| Techniques and protocols for ECMO-assisted DCD procurement | ||||
| Outcomes and ethical considerations in ECMO-supported DCD programs | ||||
12:00 - 12:30 | Intraoperative Transplant | Cannulation strategy during lung transplant | Dr.Sahar Saddoughi | Dr. Anand Mamdapur |
| Intraoperative management of patients who are ECMO bridge to lung transplant | ||||
| Awake ECMO cannulation for lung transplant | ||||
| When is it appropriate to be off ECMO , when do you need CPB in lung transplant. | ||||
12:30 – 1:30 | PANEL DISCUSSION: Extended donor criteria in Lung tx for patients on ECMO & the role of EX-vivo | Risks and benefits associated with accepting marginal donor lungs, impact on graft function and long term outcomes, allocation strategies for extended criteria donors and ethical considerations. | Dr. Tathagat Narula, Dr. Vijil Rahulan Dr. Basha Khan | Dr. Unmil shah |
| Lung transplantation on ECMO vs CPB vs off pump. | ||||
| Outcomes, indications and experience of each modality | ||||
| 1:30 : 2:15 | LUNCH BREAK | |||
| 2:15 : 2:30 | Vaccine prophylaxis - role of Shingrix | Dr Shivalinga swamy | ||
2:30 -3:00 | Ethics | Ethical considerations for deciding ecmo candidacy | Dr. Stephan Wiebe MD - New zealand | Dr. Sandeep Dr. Vivek Padegal |
| Withdrawal of care perspective | ||||
| ECMO selection and triaging | ||||
| How to create a framework | ||||
3:00 - 3:30 | LV venting strategies | Techniques for left ventricular decompression during VA ECMO | Dr. Suraj M. Yalamuri | Dr. Arul Furtado Dr. Mahesh |
| Patient selection criteria and unique challenges in this population | ||||
| ECMO management strategies specific to pregnancy | ||||
3:30 – 4:00 | Rehabilitation and Long-Term Outcomes of ECMO Survivors | Rehabilitation strategies for patients on ECMO and for ECMO survivors | Dr Rajani Surendar Bhat MBBS, MD | Dr. Ajay Handa Dr. Sachin Kumar |
| Long-term functional and quality-of-life outcomes | ||||
| Psychological and social considerations for ECMO patients and their families | ||||
| 4:00 : 4:15 | TEA BREAK | |||
4:15 – 4:45 | ECMO Registry Data and Research | Overview of ECMO registry databases and their significance | Dr. Anirban Bhattacharya | Dr. Vishwanath Ballad Dr. Suman Mantri |
| Utilization of registry data for research and quality improvement | ||||
| Current research trends and studies in the field of ECMO | ||||
| Potential research directions and future opportunities | ||||
4:45 - 5:15 | ECMO Quality Improvement and Program Development | How to setup a new ECMO program | Dr. Troy G. Seelhammer MD - Mayo Clinic | Dr. Ganesh Iyer |
| Scaling up challenges of existing ECMO challenges. | ||||
| Quality parameters and international standardisation for ECMO programs. | ||||
| Time | Topics | Points to be covered | Moderators |
| 9:00 – 9:30 | INTRODUCTION | ||
| 10:00 – 1:00 | Hands on Workshop | ||
STATION 1 | Cannulation, Vascular Access and Complications. | Hands-on practice of cannulation techniques on simulators or models | Dr.Matt D.Read, |
| Guidance on cannulation site selection and vessel preparation | |||
| Ultrasound-guided vessel assessment and cannulation practice | |||
| 10:30 – 11:00 | TEA BREAK | ||
STATION 2 | Circuit Priming, ECMO Circuit Setup, Mechanical Issues and Alarms Station: | Guidance on circuit priming techniques and volume management | Dr. Thomas Comfere, |
| Monitoring and adjustment of circuit parameters during ECMO support | |||
| Simulation of various scenarios requiring circuit management | |||
| Participants will learn how to troubleshoot common mechanical issues and alarms encountered during ECMO support. | |||
| Hands-on practice in responding to alarms, identifying mechanical malfunctions, and troubleshooting equipment-related problems. | |||
| Discussion on strategies for preventing and managing mechanical complications, such as pump malfunction or tubing disconnection. | |||
STATION 3 | ECMO Flow and Gas Exchange Optimization Station/Oxygenator Management and Troubleshooting | How to do circuit interventions like sterile thrombus removal and other bridge interventions | Dr. Greg Schears, |
| Hands-on practice in adjusting flow rates, sweep gas flow, and oxygenation parameters to achieve optimal oxygenation and carbon dioxide removal. | |||
| Hands-on practice in assessing oxygenator function, troubleshooting oxygenator-related problems, and changing the oxygenator if necessary. | |||
| 1:00 – 2:00 | LUNCH BREAK | ||
| 2:00 – 5:30 | Hands on Workshop | ||
STATION 1 | Haemorrhage and Coagulation Management Station: | Participants will learn about the management of bleeding complications and coagulation abnormalities in ECMO patients. | Dr. Troy G. Seelhammer, |
| Hands-on practice in assessing coagulation parameters, adjusting anticoagulation therapy, and managing bleeding events. | |||
| Discussion on strategies to balance the risks of bleeding and thrombosis in ECMO patients. | |||
STATION 2 | Weaning and decannulation in ECMO/hybrid cicuits | Strategies for weaning ECMO support based on patient response | Dr. Nishant Saran, |
| Criteria and techniques for decannulation | |||
| How to reconfigure | |||
| Simulation of reconfiguring | |||
| 4:00 – 4:15 | TEA BREAK | ||
STATION 3 | ECMO simulation scenarios: ECPR, Complex ECMO simulations | Techniques for safe and efficient ECMO patient transport | Dr. Suraj M. Yalamuri, Dr. Sindhu MV |
| Simulation scenarios related to patient transfer and transport challenges | |||
| Team structure, effective communication and coordination | |||
STATION 4 | Innovation in ECMO technology : Product demonstration | Showcasing the latest advancement in ECMO devices and technologies. | Industry walkaround |
| Q and A session with industry experts. | |||