Session 1: International Session of Transplant Anesthesia Societies

1. Understand global perspectives on transplant anesthesia advancements, focusing on lung and abdominal transplantation practices in Korea.

2. Identify recent developments in fast-track recovery methods for pediatric liver transplant recipients in Japan.

3. Examine the unique practices and challenges of transplantation anesthesia in China.

Pro/Con Debate: Vanguard Committee

1. Analyze the arguments for and against revascularizing severe coronary artery disease before liver transplant.

2. Evaluate evidence supporting each approach to determine how it might impact patient outcomes.

3. Consider how clinical guidelines and patient profiles influence decision-making in revascularization timing relative to liver transplantation.

Cardiothoracic Transplant Anesthesia

1. Gain knowledge on VA ECMO utilization in lung transplant and continuation protocols for specific conditions like primary pulmonary hypertension.

2. Discuss advancements in organ preservation and the role of DCD (Donation after Cardiac Death) in thoracic transplants.

3. Examine advanced ECMO configurations such as Protek Duo and their effectiveness in managing RV (right ventricular) failure.

Research Session

1. Discover innovative research and award-winning studies in transplant anesthesia.

2. Learn how MPOG (Multicenter Perioperative Outcomes Group) data is used for advancing donor research and exploring outcome-driven practices.

3. Explore the function and findings of the SATA Transplant Anesthesia Databases (Heart, Lung, Liver) to enhance data-driven decision-making in transplant anesthesia.

4. Reflect on key learnings from recent literature to integrate evidence-based practices in clinical transplant anesthesia.

Case Reports Vanguard Committee

1. Examine complex case management strategies for ICP device insertion in acute liver failure and unexpected circulatory arrest in combined lung-liver transplant.

2. Discuss interdisciplinary approaches and best practices for managing complications during challenging transplant procedures.

The Future of Transplant Anesthesiology

1. Identify emerging trends and forecast potential future developments in transplant anesthesiology.

2. Explore the integration of transplant anesthesiology within larger transplant institutes and understand how this affects team collaboration and patient outcomes.

3. Understand the implications of regulatory changes and UNOS on transplant practices and donor management.

4. Gain insights into emerging practices like xenotransplantation and their potential impacts on transplant anesthesia