This activity is intended for internal CCAD Physicians

Activity Description:

This activity's learning needs are derived from load a CCAD is on the rise. The technology is ever evolving and there is a steep learning curve in the context of rapid staff turnover, it is essential to have targeted education, confirmed also by request from MDs as well as Nursing Educator and Managers.

Target Audience: 

Critical Care, Anaesthesia, Cardiology, Cardiac Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Emergency Medicine

Learning Objectives:

Participants will be able to achieve the below:

• Review the latest research in advanced mechanical circulatory support, cardiac and or respiratory failure and heart and or lung transplant.
• Review all aspects of recently completed ECMO cases at CCAD including patient selection, ongoing care, significant events, outcomes, etc.
• Review topics identified by the members of ECMO team

Faculty Disclosure:

In accordance with the Standards for Integrity and Independence issued by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi for Continuing Education mitigates all faculty conflicts of interest to ensure CME activities are free of commercial bias.

Activity Director(s): Vivek Kakar, MD

The planning committee, faculty, and others in control of content (either individually or as a group) have NO relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies.*

*Ineligible companies – Companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.

Accreditation Statement:

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi for Continuing Education is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Credit Designation:

This activity was designated for 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1^TM.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.