Cooper University Health Care Mid-Atlantic Mechanical Circulatory Support (MCS) Conference 2024

This one-day, in-person conference is designed to ensure high-quality care, team coordination, and continuous improvement in the field of mechanical circulatory support. The program combines didactic lectures with hands-on skills stations, offering a platform for clinicians to update their knowledge on best practices, clinical guidelines, and the practical management of complex MCS devices. The curriculum emphasizes a multidisciplinary approach, addressing the technical, physiological, and pharmacological aspects of caring for critically ill patients on support.
+ What You Will Learn
Attendees will be able to:

Explain the indications, contraindications, and physiological considerations for various MCS devices used in cardiogenic shock.

Develop systematic approaches to detect and troubleshoot device malfunction and malpositioning.

Interpret current literature to determine optimal exit strategies and liberation protocols from mechanical support.

Implement best practices for adjunctive care, including anti-coagulation, sedation, analgesia, and antimicrobial stewardship in MCS patients.

Demonstrate technical proficiency through hands-on workshops covering device management and emergency troubleshooting.

+ Event Details

Date: Saturday, November 2, 2024

Time: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Location: Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, Camden, New Jersey

+ Who Should Attend
The conference is tailored for the multidisciplinary critical care and cardiology team:

Physicians (Adult Intensivists, Cardiologists, Cardiac Surgeons, Trauma Surgeons, Cardiac Anesthesiologists)

Fellows and Residents (Trainees)

Advanced Practice Providers (NPs, PAs)

Nurses (CCRNs, Cath Lab RNs)

Perfusionists and Respiratory Therapists

Pharmacists

+ Why Attend

Hands-On Training: The agenda includes dedicated rotation stations for practical experience with ECMO, Impella, and IABP devices, allowing for “muscle memory” development in a controlled environment.

Troubleshooting Focus: Unlike general theory courses, this event prioritizes the “what goes wrong” aspect—teaching attendees how to handle alarms, migration, and physiological crashes.

Multidisciplinary Perspective: Faculty includes intensivists, surgeons, and pharmacists, ensuring a holistic view of patient management beyond just the device mechanics.

 
+ Topics:

01 Keynote Defining Cardiogenic Shock and Available Support Devices
02 Keynote Mechanical Solutions to Mechanical Problems A Critical Care Cardiac Surgeon’s Perspective
03 Pharmacological Considerations in Patients with Mechanical Circulatory Support
04 Point-of-Care Ultrasound and Mechanical Circulatory Support
05 Shock and Temporary MCS Case Presentation and Panel Discussion Supporting the Failing RV – Acute and Chronic