Advanced Donor Management Workshop

Sample Workshop Agenda:

Attendees will participate in didactic sessions that will advance their knowledge and skills while caring for the donor.  Live skill stations will be added to allow for hands on experience.

Didactic sessions may include the following topics:

Examining the sub-optimal donor heart
CT Imaging
Examining the CXR
Donor Lung Management Strategies
Airway Anatomy

Live Skill Stations will include:

Airway Management
Mechanical Ventilation I
Mechanical Ventilation II
Non-Invasive Ventilation
Assessment of the Critically Ill Patient
Severe Sepsis

Bronchoscopy
Lung Volume Recruitment
Advanced Abdominal Recovery

Extensive case study analysis will be provided throughout the workshop.  Current course materials are being evaluated and updated.  Agenda is subject to change.