Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) Simulations

Description

Learners participate as teams in simulated scenarios of neonatal emergencies on ECMO to develop their knowledge, patient care skills, teamwork and communication skills.

Learners

University of Rochester NICU Advanced Practice Providers, Attending Physicians, Fellows, Nurses, Respiratory Therapists; Operating Room Nurses, Perfusionists

Learning Objectives

• Describe the indications for ECMO
• Identify the signs, symptoms and differential diagnosis of a neonate with cardiopulmonary instability on ECMO
• Identify and manage a neonate who experiences complications while on ECMO
• Demonstrate effective communication and teamwork skills

Schedule

Please contact the Course Directors for dates.

Location

Information will be provided with course registration.

Course Directors

Neonatology:

• Rita Dadiz, D.O.
  Rita_Dadiz@urmc.rochester.edu