Course Description
The 16th Annual Multidisciplinary Cardiovascular and Thoracic (CVT) Critical Care Conference is designed to advance knowledge and expertise in CVT critical care and enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS). Its goal is to bring together the entire team of health professionals who provide care for patients undergoing CVT operations and interventional procedures.
This 2.5-day conference will address the complex nature of critical care and ERAS cases, incorporating lectures, panel discussions, case-based breakouts, and original scientific abstracts. Leading experts will present new concepts, technologies, management protocols, and clinical experiences in their respective disciplines. New for 2019, a half-day session will be dedicated to ERAS, giving attendees the chance to learn from the experiences of leading centers in optimizing preoperative and postoperative care to improve outcomes.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Apply the latest concepts, technologies, and developments in CVT critical care and ERAS to optimize patient outcomes
- Describe the latest protocols to provide safe and effective cardiac, respiratory, and renal support
- Explain the importance of the multidisciplinary team in providing optimal CVT critical care
Housing
A block of rooms for Critical Care Conference attendees has been reserved at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront. The special group rate is $229 (single/double), plus state and local taxes, and is available September 25-29, on a first-come, first-served basis. The deadline to book your housing is Wednesday, September 4. There are two ways to reserve a room in the STS block:
- Make your reservation online.
- Call 410-385-3000 and reference the STS Critical Care Conference.
| STS/FACTS-Care Physician Members | $700 |
| Non-Member Physicians | $875 |
| STS/FACTS-Care Allied Health | $450 |
| Non-Member Allied Health | $575 |
| STS Candidate or Pre-Candidate Member | $350 |
| Non-Member Resident/Fellow/Student | $550 |
| Industry Employee | $675 |
Prices increase by $100 after July 29, 2019.
CME
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 18.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Perfusion
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons has been approved by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion to award 21.8 Category 1 CEUs for this activity.
Ethical MedTech Compliance
The 16th Annual Multidisciplinary Cardiovascular and Thoracic Critical Care Conference has been assessed by Ethical MedTech and is PROVISIONALLY COMPLIANT with the MedTech Europe Code of Ethical Business Practice.