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• Phase of Core Mortality Anaylsis - Lessons Learned
  Donny Likosky, PhD
• Applying POCMA Analyses to Evaluate Perfusion Events - A Sneak Peek
  Mark Martin, CCP
• Panel - Adult and Pediatric Perspectives
  Nicole Michaud, MSP, CCP, LCP, CPBMT
• Panel - Adult
  Dave Fitzgerald, DHA, CCP
• Q&A

• A Novel Flow-Controlled Transaortic Catheter Venting (TACV) Strategy for LV Decompression in VA-ECMO
  Luobin Liang, MD, CCP
• Expanding Horizons: The Use of ECMO in Distinctive Clinical Scenarios
  Kinnari Chudasama, CCP, India. Fellowship in ECMO India. PGDPT, India
• Long-Term Survival After DCD Heart Transplantation: Insights from a Decade of Australian Practice
  Claudio Soto, BSc, Post. Grad.Dip.Clin.Biochem, MSc
• Early experience of first in human experience with an Oscillating Membrane Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)
  Claudio Soto, BSc, Post. Grad.Dip.Clin.Biochem, MSc
• Alternative Perfusion Strategy for Total Arch Replacement Without Circulatory Arrest in Cold Agglutinin–Positive Patients
  Lee Jin Kwon, Chief Perfusionist, CCP
• Cell free DNA as a marker of myocardial injury in cardiac surgery
  Anne Kruger, BA
• Q&A

• In-line Monitoring of PaO2 and PaCO2 during Cardiopulmonary Bypass: Calculated and Measured
  Min-Ho Lee, Ph.D, CCP
• Best Practices: CO2 Management on ECMO Initiation
  Doug Zavadil, MPS, CCP, FFP
• Carboxy Variables
  Isaac Chinnapan, MS, MHA, CCP, FPP, FAACP
• PediPERForm- Using Data to Enhance Surgical Practice
  Jim Reagor, MPS, CCP, FPP
• Q&A

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• Closed vs. Open Systems Pro
  George Justison, CCP
• Closed vs. Open Systems Con
  Kirti Patel, MPS, MPH, CCP, LP, FAACP
• Topic: PRO
  Blaine Johnson, MBA, CCP, LP
• Topic: CON
  Mike Colligan, DHA, RN, CCP

• Optimizing patients preoperatively (prehab)
  Dr. Yas Sanaiha, MD
• Discharge, predictors and how to avoid to adverse events
  George Arnaoutakis, MD
• Q&A

• Complexity of Cases
  Ed Harman, CCP, FPP, MBA
• Staffing (Multi-redos, long cases, burnout, starting a new program, comparing big vs small)
  Justin Sleasman, MS, CCP, FPP, CES-P
• Heart Failure Length of Stay and ICU Management (beds, safety, etc.)
  Cole Burgman, CCP
• DCD for pediatrics; Challenges for Perfusion
  Tami Rosenthal, MBA, CCP, FPP
• Update on NRP
  Ashley Walczak, MBA, CCP, FPP
• Q&A

• Black Mirror "Choose Your Own Adventure"
  Bruce Searles, PhD, CCP, CESa

• Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh Experience with Normothermic Regional Perfusion.
• Managing Hyperammonemia in the Abernathy Syndrome patient.
• Variability in Oxygen Delivery Index during cardiopulmonary bypass is associated with acute kidney injury in neonates undergoing cardiac surgery
• Impact of zero-balance ultrafiltration of priming blood on total antioxidant capacity and clinical outcomes in pediatric cardiac surgery undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass
• Suspected Oxygenator Failure During Prolonged Cardiopulmonary Bypass: A Case Report
• Humanizing the Final Moments: A Compassionate, Family-Centered, and Clinician-Supportive Approach to Withdrawing ECMO in a Pediatric Center
• Q&A

Unwind and recharge with a rejuvenating yoga session at Austin City Lights Yoga, hosted on the hotel rooftop with sweeping city views. Enjoy an all-levels practice focused on mindful movement and breathwork as the Austin skyline sets the tone for a calming and energizing experience.

This is a donation-based yoga class supporting Dell Children's Medical Center. Pay what you can—every contribution helps support our mission. Indicate your interest during registration.

Yoga mats and water provided.

• Description of Mock Codes for eCPR (Nationwide)
  Rick Fernandez, MD
• Inception to Debrief
• Q&A

• Generational changes between CV surgeons; growing up underneath a CV surgeon and becoming one
  Constantine Mavroudis, MD, MSc, MTR
• Milestones in Perfusion History
  Joe Sistino, PhD, CCP Emeritus
• Q&A

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Join us for an inspiring session honoring Mark Kurusz, a perfusion pioneer. Mark has longstanding interests in artificial organ history, risk management, perfusion standards, and mechanical circulatory support. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in English from Bloomfield College in 1971 and began his perfusion career at Penn State University’s Hershey Medical Center.

He went on to serve nearly three decades as Chief Perfusionist and faculty member in the Department of Surgery at the University of Texas Medical Branch, where he continues to contribute as an Adjunct Assistant Professor. His career also includes clinical work with Capital Area Perfusionists, Inc. and leadership at Windmill Cardiovascular Systems, Inc., where he has served as President and Secretary/Treasurer.

A prolific author and editor, Mark has contributed over 100 articles, numerous book chapters, and several books, and has served extensively on committees for AmSECT, AACP, ASAIO, ABCP, ELSO, P.R.E.F., AAMI, and ISO. His work has been recognized with multiple awards for academic and leadership excellence.

• Impact of Hemoperfusion and Adsorption Filter on Systemic Catecholamine Dynamics During Hepatic Chemosaturation
  Jan Turra, Perfusiolgie
• Effect of Transient Acidic Reperfusion After Aortic De-clamping on Myocardial Protection in Cardiac Surgery
• Mitigating Postoperative Neurocognitive Dysfunction via Management of Gaseous Microemboli Through Hypobaric Cardiopulmonary Bypass
  Serdar Gunaydin, MD, PhD
• Technique to Improve the Calculation of Carbon Dioxide Production During Goal Directed Perfusion
  George Justison, CCP
• Feasibility Study on the Open-Level Control System for Heart-Lung Machines in Japan
  Toshiko Atsumi, CCP
• Systemic Hyperkalemia as an Alternative to Traditional Cardioplegia: A Systematic Review
  Carley Clayton, Perfusion Student
• Q&A

• Inhaled Anesthetics
  Brayden Jones, CCP, FPP
• Magnesium administration following cardioplegic arrest with del Nido cardioplegia solution
  Carrie Striker, DHEd, MPS, CCP, FPP
• Cooling Medications: Pentobarbitol & Phentolamine
  Holly Creel, CCP
• THAM / Electrolyte Management
  Laurel Egerter, MS, CCP
• The use of Sweep iNO during pediatric ECMO
  Mat Medlin, CCP, CES-A/P, CPBMT, FPP, LCP
• Blood Washing Solutions
• Q&A

• Insight from a Texas Congenital Heart Surgeon
  Charles Fraser
• Q&A

• DCD Overview Talk
  Matt Warhoover, MS, MMHC, CCP
• NRP Center #1: How we do it / landmines to avoid
  Kim De La Cruz, CCP
• NRP Center #2: How we do it / landmines to avoid
  Matt Warhoover, MS, MMHC, CCP
• NRP Alternative
  Kim De La Cruz, CCP
• Q&A

• Family Fued

• Spectrum - Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
  Min-Ho Lee, Ph.D, CCP
• Essenz - University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
  Amber Palmer, EdD, CCP
• Essenz - American Family Children's Hospital
  Joseph Sleep, MS, CCP, LP
• Spectrum - Children's Wisconsin
  Carrie Striker, DHEd, MPS, CCP, FPP
• Q&A

Location: Chalmers Austin, Front Patio
1700 E Cesar Chavez St. | Austin, TX

Fire up your conference experience at AmSECT’s Smokehouse Social at Chalmers Austin. Dig into bold Texas barbecue with food and two complimentary drinks included, all in an outdoor laid-back setting perfect for connecting.

Please note: transportation is not provided; the venue is just a 5-minute drive from the AmSECT host hotel.

Additional fee required of $50/person to be paid during registration.

• Educator Perspective of Incorporating AI in Teaching
  Bruce Searles, PhD, CCP, CESa
• Capturing Data & Applying Machine Learning Models (Spectrum User)
  Tyler Ketling, MBA, BS, CCP
• Making EMR Work for Perfusionists
  Cory Alwardt, PhD, CCP
• Q&A

Gyula will present on his work as a partner in advancing collaborative learning within and outside of cardiac surgery through ARMUS, a company he founded and managed for over three decades. Gyula was a true pioneer in advancing clinical quality through collaborations in the United States, including in the States of Virginia, Michigan, Washington, and other locations.

About Gyula Sziraczky
Gyula, a Hungarian native, emigrated to the United States in 1979. Following his graduation in computer science from San Francisco State University, he held several software engineering positions at ASK Computer Systems in Silicon Valley.

In 1992, Gyula established ARMUS Corporation, which evolved into an innovative software company specializing in developing tools for professional medical education, clinical registry applications, and data analytics. Notably, after three decades of business operations without external funding, ARMUS was acquired by Health Catalyst in 2022.

• Physician
  Dr. Ed Hickey
• Perfusionist
  Chris Hightower, CCP
• Patient
• Q&A

• Advanced ECMO Strategies for VA (e.g., VA Management, venting, N/S syndrome)
  Brannon Altenhofen, MD
• Advanced ECMO Strategies for VV (e.g., VV Management, ventilator management, oxygenation, ideal O2)
  Brannon Altenhofen, MD
• New Modality ECMO Word Salad (V-VPA, LAVA)
  Nick Martini, CCP
• Q&A

• X-Rays
  Leslie Gonzalez, CCP, RRT-NPS
• Echocardiograms
  Michael Taylor, MD, PhD
• Virtual fitting for VADs
  Michael Taylor, MD, PhD
• Ventilator
  Michael Auth, DO
• Q&A

• Barriers and Breakthroughs: Implementing Effective Blood Management Programs in Cardiac Surgery
  Sherri Ozawa, MSN, RN
• The Perfusionist’s Toolbox: Essential Techniques and Technologies for Optimal Blood Conservation
  George Justison, CCP
• Looking Ahead: Future Directions in Cardiac Surgical Blood Management
  Sherri Ozawa, MSN, RN
• Q&A

• Beating Heart Arch Repairs
  Dorothy Holt, BS, CCP, FPP
• Wyed Arterial Arch Repairs
  Leslie Gonzalez, CCP, RRT-NPS
• Early Extubation - VADs, Transplant, Fontan
  Erin Gottlieb, MD, MHCM, FASA
• Procuring Based on Size: Cardioplegia Methods
  Richard Owens, CCP, FPP
• Q&A

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