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Tuition
Physician
$2,199 Member
$2,499 Non-member
Nonphysician Doctoral
$2,199 Member
$2,499 Non-member
Industry Rep
$2,199 Member
$2,499 Non-member
Nonphysician Clinician
$1,759 Member
$2,059 Non-member
In-Training
$1,759 Member
$2,059 Non-member
Your tuition fee includes attendance at all course sessions and electronic access to course materials. (Printed materials or flash drives will not be provided.) Lunch and refreshments during breaks will be provided. Breakfast is available at CHEST-affiliated hotels.
Tuition refund requests for this course must be received in writing by 4 weeks prior to the course start date for a full refund, less a $100 processing fee. Refunds will not be given after 4 weeks prior to the course start date. If you choose Become a Member when you register, only your course registration can be cancelled. No refunds will be given for membership.
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Day 1: 7:30 am – 5 pm CT
Day 2: 7:30 am – 3:30 pm CT
Hands-on Workshops
Workshop 1: Selection and Initiation for VV-ECMO
- Understand optimal pre-ECMO management of ARDS
- Recognize contraindications to ECMO and predictors of poor outcomes
- Understand cannulation strategy and initial ECMO and ventilator management strategies
Workshop 2: Selection and Initiation for VA-ECMO and eCPR
- Understand optimal management of severe shock
- Select patients who are candidates for VA-ECMO and eCPR
- Understand initial ECMO cannulation and management strategies
Workshop 3: VV ICU Management and Liberation
- Manage hypoxia on VV-ECMO
- Set up ultraprotective ventilation, and manage multisystem complications
- Learn how to liberate patients from VV-ECMO
Workshop 4: VA ICU Management and Liberation
- Recognize need for left ventricular decompression
- Perform Ramp trial
- Identify and manage common complications
Workshop 5: ECMO Circuit and Emergencies
- Skill: Assist with ECMO circuit change
- Describe how to assess function of a new circuit
Workshop 6: Cannulation for VV-ECMO
- Acquire safe cannulation skills
- Perform at least one VV-ECMO cannulation
Workshop 7: Manage Three Common Complications
- Manage flow limitations
- Describe options for sedation management
- Describe approach to managing length of ECMO course
Workshop 8: How to Manage RV Failure
- Early recognition of right ventricular (RV) failure
- Describe how to manage RV failure
Workshop 9: Mobilize and Prone on ECMO
- Show how to safely mobilize VA-ECMO
- Describe how to place patients on ECMO in prone position
Workshop 10: Transplants and LVADs
- Describe who may be a candidate for a heart or lung transplant
- Describe the criteria for placement of a left ventricular assist device (LVAD)
Live Interactive Discussions
- Multiple Panel Discussions
- Small Group Discussion of Complex Cases
- ECMO Jeopardy
Online Modules
- Indications and Patient Selection for ECMO
- Introduction to ECMO Technology
- Physiology of ECMO
- Cannulation and Initiation
- Initial ICU Management of Patients on ECMO
- Mechanical Ventilation on ECMO
- VA-ECMO for Cardiogenic Shock
- Complication on ECMO
- Anticoagulation and Bleeding on ECMO
- Extracorporeal CPR
- Outcomes on ECMO
- Building and Maintaining an ECMO Program
- Management of Five Common ECMO Challenges
Education Mission
To develop educational delivery systems for chest, critical care, and sleep physicians that facilitate lifelong learning, optimize clinical care, and meet the Education Committee goals.
Physician Credit
CHEST is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
CHEST designates this live activity for a maximum of 27.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
CME credit hours are subject to change. Final CME credit hours will be provided on-site.
Nursing Credit
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 16433, for 27.5 contact hours.
Nurse Practitioners
The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB) accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME. Individuals are responsible for checking with the AANPCB for further guidelines.
Physician Assistants
American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society. PAs may receive a maximum of 27.5 Category 1 credits for completing this activity.
Maintenance of Certification Statement
Successful completion of this CME activity enables the participant to earn up to 27.5 MOC Part 2 Medical Knowledge points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC points. Upon successful completion of this course, CHEST will submit your completion data to ABIM via ACCME's Program and Activity Reporting System (PARS) for MOC points.
Disclosure Statement
The mission and vision of CHEST include our commitment to providing accurate, balanced, evidence-based information to healthcare professionals participating in this educational activity. To guarantee our accredited continuing education is fair and balanced and that any clinical content presented supports safe, effective patient care, we require all planners, faculty, and others in control of educational content to complete and submit a disclosure form. This form is for disclosure of any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies within the prior 24 months, that will create a conflict of interest. We value the contributions of those that are committed and passionate about pulmonary medicine and want to be a part of our educational activities, however, it is our commitment to our learners to have continuing education free of commercial bias and marketing.
The process for mitigation of all conflicts of interest is via a review by the educational activity course director/chair, the Education Committee, and/or the Professional Standards Committee to ensure that such situations are properly mitigated and, if necessary, resolved. CHEST educational standards pertaining to conflict of interest are intended to maintain the professional autonomy of the clinical experts inherent in promoting a balanced presentation of science. Through our review process, all CHEST CME activities are ensured of independent, objective, scientifically balanced presentations of information. Disclosure of any or no relevant financial relationships will be made available online in course materials and on-site during all educational activities.
Hotel Information
Staybridge Suites Chicago-Glenview
2600 Lehigh Avenue
Glenview, IL 60026
+1 (847) 657-0002
$104.99 per night plus tax for a Studio Suite
$119.99 per night plus tax for a One-Bedroom Suite
Reserve online »
Rate includes Wi-Fi in guest room and grab-and-go breakfast. This hotel is within walking distance of CHEST, and shuttle service will also be available.
If making reservations by phone, please call the hotel, and advise the hotel of corporate number: 786818263. This is a corporate rate for 2023. There is not a deadline to make a reservation, but the rate is based on availability at the time of booking. Cancellations must be made by 4:00 pm (CT) a day prior to arrival to avoid a one (1) night room and tax charge.
Sheraton Chicago Northbrook
1110 Willow Road
Northbrook, IL 60062
+1 (847) 480-1900
$119/night plus tax
Reserve online »
To reserve via phone: Call the hotel at +1 (847) 480-1900 and request the corporate rate for the American College of CHEST Physicians.
The rate includes a traditional room with breakfast, guest room Wi-Fi, and transportation between the hotel and CHEST HQ. The Sheraton Chicago Northbrook is a Well Certified Hotel.
Hotel rates are subject to applicable state and local taxes in effect at the time of check-in. This is a corporate rate for 2023. There is not a deadline to make a reservation, but the rate is based on availability at the time of booking. Cancellations must be made by 3 pm CT 2 days prior to arrival to avoid a 1-night room and tax charge.
Travel Information
Air Travel
Air fare discounts are available with Delta and United Airlines.
DELTA
Delta Air Lines is pleased to offer special discounts for American College of Chest Physicians
Please click here to book your flights.
You may also call Delta Meeting Network® at +1 (800) 328-1111* Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. (EST) and refer to Meeting Event Code NY27T
*Please note there is not a service fee for reservations booked and ticketed via our reservation 800 number.
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UNITED
Please visit united.com/meetingtravel, and enter the Agreement Code ZMY9373187 in the Offer Code box. You may also call United Meetings Reservations at (800) 426-1122. Discounts are not offered on Basic Economy fares.
Chicago Airports
Transportation options from Chicago-O'Hare International and Chicago Midway Airports to the hotels are listed below. Please be sure to select a suburban taxi, not a city taxi, to avoid higher fares. Transportation can be booked at one of the airport kiosks although we recommend prebooking your taxi prior to arrival. The hotels are located approximately 13 miles from Chicago-O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and 35 miles from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
Recommended Airport
Chicago-O'Hare International Airport
Estimated travel time: 25 minutes
Approximate taxi fare: $27-$32/one way
Alternate Airport
Chicago Midway International Airport
Estimated travel time: 50 minutes
Approximate taxi fare: $57/one way
Ground Transportation
American Taxi
Automated: +1 (800) 244-1177
Operator: +1 (847) 673-1000
americantaxi.com
303 Taxi
+1 (847) 303-0303
303taxi.com
For support opportunities, please contact Josh Coe for more information.