Perfusion Accidents and Lessons from the Cockpit
Session Objective:

To review the current incidence of device failures and human errors related to cardiopulmonary bypass. Making the most of mishaps or near-misses will be discussed. How to change the culture in the operating room to improve safety will be presented along with lessons from the aviation industry.

Moderator:

Mark Kurusz, C.C.P.
Chief Perfusionist
University of Texas Medical Branch,
Galveston, TX

Speakers:

John Nance, J.D.
Pilot, Aviation Safety Consultant, and Author
Tacoma, WA

Jeffrey Riley, C.C.P.
Vice President of Quality
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
Irvine, CA

Al Stammers, C.C.P.
Program Director & Assocciate Professor
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE

Michael Leonard, M.D.
Chief of Surgical Services
Colorado Permanente Medical Group, P.C.
Denver, CO