Time is Flow: Mastering E-CPR in High-Stakes Resuscitation | Presented at the 2025 Mechanical Support and Thoracic Transplantation Summit

This session brings together international experts to explore the latest strategies, technologies, and clinical approaches in E-CPR for critically ill patients. Participants will gain insights into high-stakes resuscitation, team logistics, AI- and machine learning–driven decision-making, and cutting-edge techniques in post-cardiotomy extracorporeal life support.

Featured Presentations

  • Welcome & Didactic & Interactive Case Discussion — Dr. Rakesh Arora
  • Shock Team Logistics: Global Models — Lionel Lamhaut
  • Shock Team Logistics: Global Models — Roberto Lorusso
  • Shock Team Logistics: Global Models — Edward Soltesz
  • AI-Based Decision-Making in Post-Cardiotomy Extracorporeal Life Support: A Large Language Model Comparison — Kevin Palmer
  • Use of Machine Learning to Predict Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Outcomes in Adults: A Systematic Review — Michael Blackledge
  • Brain Resuscitation After OHCA — Sung-Min Cho
  • LV Venting During E-CPR/ECMO — Mauer Biscotti
  • E-CPR: International Trends & Technical Insights — Demetris Yannopoulos
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 2.50 ABS Accredited CME

    Successful completion of this CME activity, [which includes participation in the evaluation component], enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME [and Self-Assessment] requirement(s) of the American Board of Surgery Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.
  • 2.50 ABTS Accredited CME
    Successful completion of this CME activity, [which includes participation in the evaluation component], enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME [and Self-Assessment / Patient Safety / Performance in Practice requirements] of the American Board of Thoracic Surgery’s Maintenance of Certification program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABTS credit.
  • 2.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
    The American Association for Thoracic Surgery designates this for a maximum of 2.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 2.50 Participation
Course opens: 
10/27/2025
Course expires: 
09/04/2028
Cost:
$200.00

The individuals in control of content for this activity did not have any relevant relationships with ACCME-defined ineligible companies to disclose, unless listed. All relevant relationships were mitigated prior to the start of the activity according to The Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education.

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Purpose (Desired Learning Outcome) 

Following this session, learners will be better equipped to implement advanced E-CPR and AI-guided decision-making protocols, apply structured shock team logistics and advanced resuscitation techniques in clinical practice, and observe improved survival and neurological outcomes in critically ill patients undergoing E-CPR.

ACCME Accreditation Statement

The American Association for Thoracic Surgery is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA Credit Designation Statement 

The American Association for Thoracic Surgery designates this enduring material for a maximum of 2.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit (s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
 

Disclosure of Commercial Support

The AATS received commercial support from:

Abbott
Medtronic
For further information on the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) Standards for Integrity & Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, please visit www.accme.org.

Available Credit

  • 2.50 ABS Accredited CME

    Successful completion of this CME activity, [which includes participation in the evaluation component], enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME [and Self-Assessment] requirement(s) of the American Board of Surgery Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.
  • 2.50 ABTS Accredited CME
    Successful completion of this CME activity, [which includes participation in the evaluation component], enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME [and Self-Assessment / Patient Safety / Performance in Practice requirements] of the American Board of Thoracic Surgery’s Maintenance of Certification program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABTS credit.
  • 2.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
    The American Association for Thoracic Surgery designates this for a maximum of 2.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 2.50 Participation

Price

Cost:
$200.00
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