Course Description
Bring together the interdisciplinary team to explore the latest techniques and management strategies in cardiovascular and thoracic (CVT) critical care and enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) at the 2026 STS Perioperative & Critical Care Conference. This two-day program features presentations, hands-on demonstrations, scientific abstracts, and panel discussions for all members of the CVT perioperative and critical care team.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to
- Describe the elements of enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS), including:
- How to implement an enhanced recovery protocol.
- Methodologies for patient blood management, avoiding acute kidney injury, and reducing opioids for perioperative analgesia.
- How to measure the effectiveness of an ERAS program.
- Evaluate strategies for optimizing the interaction and engagement of the interdisciplinary team during ICU rounds.
- Discuss newer metrics for evaluation of healthcare team performance.
- Demonstrate techniques in ECMO management, use of ultrasound for cardiac and intravascular volume status in postoperative patients, and management of postoperative cardiac emergencies.
- Describe elements of contemporary perioperative management of the heart failure patient.
- Explain the organization of the shock team.
- Describe the diagnosis and management of:
- Vasoplegia
- Advanced ventilation stratgies for the post-operative cardiac surgery patient.
Target Audience
This conference is designed for all members of the cardiothoracic critical care team, including but not limited to surgeons, cardiologists, interventionalists, intensivists, anesthesiologist, hospitalists, critical care nurses, nurse practitioners, perioperative registered nurses, physician assistants, catheter lab technicians, perfusionists, pharmacists, nutritionists, administrative leads, physical occupational therapists, respiratory therapists. In addition, surgical residents and cardiothoracic surgical fellows in training are encouraged to attend.
Abstracts
Abstracts are no longer being accepted for consideration. Submitters will be notified of their acceptance status the first week in July.
Agenda
View the complete agenda, faculty information, continuing education details, and disclosures on the event website.
Pricing
| Category | Standard Rate |
|---|---|
| STS Physician Member | $1,050 |
| Physician Non-Member | $1,150 |
| Allied Health Member | $650 |
| Allied Health Non-Member | $750 |
| Resident/Fellow and Med Student Members | $500 |
| Resident/Fellow and Med Student Non-Member | $600 |
| Industry | $1,150 |
Planning Committee
Subhasis Chatterjee, MD (Chair)
Nicholas Teman, MD (Vice Chair)
Nadia Clarizia, MD
Michael Grant, MD
Zachary Gray, PA-C
J.W. Awori Hayanga, MD
Jacqueline Olive, MD
Amanda Rea, DNP, CRNP
Audrey Spelde, MD
Hotel Arrangements
A block of rooms has been reserved at the Hyatt Regency Baltimore Inner Harbor (300 Light Street, Baltimore, MD, 21202). The special STS group rate of $218, plus state and local taxes, is guaranteed through Friday Sept. 18, or until the group block is sold out. Guest rooms reserved after the cutoff date or when the room block is sold out are subject to hotel availability.
Cancelations
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons will issue a refund, minus a $100 administrative fee, for all calculations received in writing by Sept. 25, at meetings@sts.org. No refunds will be issued after this date.
Industry Opportunities
Don’t miss the opportunity to connect with your audience and display your products and services. Exhibit space is sold on a first-come, first-served basis. Once you secure your exhibit space, you’ll also have the opportunity to purchase symposia, email blast communications, or support the meeting through an educational grant. View the prospectus.
Accreditation Statement
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The Society of Thoracic Surgeons designates this live activity for a maximum of 11.75 hours AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.
Ethical Medtech Compliance
This course has been assessed by Ethical MedTech and is compliant with the MedTech Europe Code of Ethical Business Practice and EFPIA Code of Practice.
