ECMO Workshop: ICU Management of the ECMO Patient (8 May 2026)

Venue:

St Vincent’s Hospital, Sydney.
Don Harrison Patient Safety and Simulation Centre, Level 5, De Lacy Building, St Vincent’s Hospital

 

Date details:

Course date: Friday 8 May 2026
Closing date for applications: Friday 10 April 2026

Online registration and payment link:

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Course overview:

This workshop will develop skills in the management of patients with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and troubleshoot common problems using a simulated learning experience.

 

Speakers:

  • Dr David Lowe, Staff Specialist ICU St Vincent’s Sydney
  • Dr Hergen Buscher, Staff Specialist ICU St Vincent’s Sydney
  • Sarah Birch, A/CNC ICU St Vincent's Sydney

Speakers subject to change.

Key topics:

  • VV ECMO: principles, practice, problems & troubleshooting. 
  • VV ECMO circuit & hands-on practice
  • VV ECMO simulation & scenarios
  • VA ECMO: principles, practice, problems & troubleshooting
  • VA circuit problems & hands-on troubleshooting
  • VA ECMO simulation & scenarios. 

Who should attend:

ICU nurses, doctors, and other interested clinicians.

Course enquiries:

Sarah Birch (A/CNC Course Co-ordinator)
Ph.8382 2778 email: sarah.birch@svha.org.au

 

Pricing:

  • Nurses: $400 + GST
  • Medical staff: $600 + GST
  • Physios, Perfusionists, others: $400 + GST 

Parking:

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Cancellation policy:

Registration fees will be refunded in full if the ECMO Workshop Course Coordinator is notified in writing prior to Friday 8 May 2026. No refund will apply on or after Friday 8 May 2026, however substitute candidates will be accepted upon notification. 

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