29th Annual ELSO Conference

September 13-16, 2018

The Westin Kierland
Scottsdale, AZ

The conference offers the opportunity to address patient, equipment and technological issues that present in the field of Extracorporeal Life Support. Participants will pursue new knowledge through discussion and presentations that will directly impact the management and care of patients. Didactic presentations as well as research and case presentations will be discussed to enhance the audience's knowledge in the areas of respiratory and/or cardiovascular failure in adults and children. The main conference begins at 1:00 PM September 14th and ends at 12:00 PM on September 16th.

ECMO Made Easy

Special Pre-Conference Symposium
September 13-14, 2018

Join us for the pre-conference “ECMO Made Easy!” beginning Thursday, September 13th, at 1:00 PM, through noon Friday, September 14th. The pre-conference will focus on basic and advanced topics related to ECMO indications and management. There will also be a cannulation workshop and a breakout session focusing on patient management that is geared towards RNs, perfusionists and ECMO specialists. You will learn how to start an ECMO program, how to organize your simulations, and how to handle ECMO emergencies.

Meeting information:

The main conference will begin at 1:00 PM Friday, September 14th ending Sunday, September 16th at noon.

Dr. Jean-Louis Vincent, the world expert on sepsis, will be our keynote speaker and will kick off the Main Conference. Research updates, ECPR, long term lung support, challenging cases and many more exciting topics!

New this year – mentoring sessions for ECMO specialists and a heart lab with hands on experience with limited spots available (separate fee will apply)!

The Center of Excellence and FELSO awardees will be honored on Friday, September 14th. That evening the reception will take place at the Kierland Resort and Spa where the conference is taking place. Join us for an evening of networking, drinks and hors-d'oeuvres. Come and enjoy an ECMO Fun Run/Walk for as many 3K loops as you wish, on Saturday September 15, 2018 at 6 AM.

ELSO Golf Outing

Kierland Golf Course. September 16, 2018 starting at 12:30 PM.
$61.00 / player (indicate if you want to play 9 or 18 holes)
Closest to Pin, Longest Drive, Other games!!
Respond to Dr. Heidi Dalton if interested by September 5th. (heidi.dalton26@gmail.com)

Satisfactory Completion
Learners must complete an evaluation form to receive a certificate of completion. Your chosen sessions must be attended in their entirety. Partial credit of individual sessions is not available. If you are seeking continuing education credit for a specialty not listed below, it is your responsibility to contact your licensing/certification board to determine course eligibility for your licensing/certification requirement.

Physicians / Nurses - Pre-conference

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Amedco LLC and Extracorporeal Life Support Organization. Amedco LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Credit Designation Statement – Amedco LLC designates this live activity for a maximum of 4AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM for physicians and 4contact hours for nurses. Learners should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Physicians / Nurses - Main Conference

Credit Designation Statement – Amedco LLC designates this live activity for a maximum of 19.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM for physicians and 19.0 contact hours for nurses. Learners should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

ABCP- Main Conference
This program has been approved for a maximum of 27.28 CUEs for the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion.

ABCP - Pre-Conference
This program has been approved for a maximum of 3.50 CUEs for the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion.

AARC/CRCE - Main Conference
This program has been approved for a maximum of 18.47 contact hours Continuing Respiratory Care Education (CRCE) credit by the American Association for Respiratory Care, 9425 N. MacArthur Blvd. Suite 100 Irving TX 75063 Course #151608000

AARC/CRCE - Pre Conference
This program has been approved for a maximum of 4.0 contact hours Continuing Respiratory Care Education (CRCE) credit by the American Association for Respiratory Care, 9425 N. MacArthur Blvd. Suite 100 Irving TX 75063 Course #151608000

29th Annual ELSO Conference September 13-16, 2018. Scottsdale, AZ - The Westin Kierland Resort; A special pre-conference symposium will take place September 13-14, 2018.