Transition Course in Haemodynamics

Format: Virtual

Level 2. Transition Course (application) in Haemodynamics will build on Level 1. Foundation Course and will provide participants with a solid view of the field of cardiovascular physiology, assessment of tissue oxygenation, fluid therapy and more. A high level of interaction is the core feature of these 2 days of learning. After registering for the event, ensure you access the dedicated online classroom on the ESICM Academy.

Further, deepen on the topic at LIVES 2024 with Level 3. The Advanced Master Course (integration and simulation).

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Faculty

Haemodynamics Pathway Director:

Xavier MONNET MD, PhD, Professor of Intensive Care, Medical Intensive Care Unit, Bicêtre Hospital, Paris-Saclay University Hospitals, Paris, France; Chair Cardiovascular Dynamics Section, ESICM

Course Directors Level 2:

Jonathan ARON MD, MBBS, BSc, Consultant in Intensive Care Medicine, St George’s University Hospitals NHS Trust, London, United Kingdom
Michelle CHEW MD, PhD, Professor Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine, Linköping University Hospital, Linköping, Sweden
Christopher LAI MD – Senior Registrar Medical Intensive Care Unit, Bicêtre Hospital, Paris-Saclay University Hospitals, Paris, France

Endorsement: The Course is endorsed by the Cardiovascular Dynamics Section, ESICM.

Objectives

To recall basics in physiology: tissue oxygenation
To interpret PCO2-derived indices
To interpret SvO2
To understand the role of echocardiography for the diagnosis and management of septic, cardiogenic and obstructive shock
To apply advanced monitoring: pulmonary artery catheter
To apply advanced monitoring: transpulmonary thermodilution
To determine non-invasive cardiac output monitoring: suitable for ICU patients?
To understand the use CVP
To understand the advantages and disadvantages of various haemodynamic methods
To discuss appropriate choices for haemodynamic monitoring for the ICU patient
To recall basics in physiology: heart-lung interactions
To discuss the appropriate use of vasopressors and inotropes
To perform and assess a fluid challenge
To assess fluid responsiveness by mimicking a fluid challenge
To understand weaning failure from cardiac origin
To determine whether to restrict fluid infusion in septic patients
To gain insight into therapeutic strategies for cardiogenic shock

Programme Content

Physiology of tissue oxygenation
Physiology of heart-lung interactions
Physiology of venous return
SvO2
PCO2-derived indices
Assessment of fluid responsiveness with heart-lung interactions
Assessment of fluid responsiveness by mimicking a fluid challenge
Levosimendan
Steroids in septic shock
Other vasopressors
Central venous pressure
Assessment of cardiac contractility
Assessment of LV filling pressure
Assessment of the right heart
Fluid responsiveness
Integrative treatment of septic shock
Integrative treatment of cardiogenic shock

Fellowships

A total of 5 fellowships will be conducted in centres around Europe, giving fellows the opportunity to experience haemodynamic monitoring in real-life settings and learn directly from experts. Fellowship-related costs (accommodation and travel) up to 1000 EUR/fellow will be reimbursed by ESICM.

Eligibility for fellowships:

Must be a member of the ESICM (so join us now if not already a member!)
Must attend at least 2 levels of the Haemodynamics pathway within 1 year
Fellowships will be awarded on basis of attendance at the course and highest performance in the post-course evaluation.

Fellowship center, mentor:

Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin , Berlin Germany – Oliver HUNSICKER and the local team (February 17-February 21, 2025)

Note! Priority will be given to those participants who haven’t benefitted from a fellowship on this topic before.

Target

Intensivists who have completed Level 1
Intensivists seeking a thorough approach in Haemodynamics
Senior intensivists wanting a comprehensive review course on the topic

Support LMI Countries

IMPORTANT! A total of 10 places will be offered for FREE to participants coming from Low and Middle Income Countries (LMIC), as per the World Bank classification.If you are interested to apply for an LMIC place, send us your letter of interest and CV to education@esicm.org. Applicants from LMIC may be selected for a maximum of 3 ESICM eCourses for FREE every year. Applicants who have participated in 1 eCourse as a free LMIC applicant need to have an active ESICM membership for the current year before applying again.

Accreditation

The Transition Course in Haemodynamics, Virtual, Belgium 02/05/2024 – 03/05/2024, has been accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME®) with 13.0 European CME credits (ECMEC®s). Each medical specialist should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity.
Through an agreement between the Union Européenne des Médecins Spécialistes and the American Medical Association, physicians may convert EACCME® credits to an equivalent number of AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Information on the process to convert EACCME® credit to AMA credit can be found at https://edhub.ama-assn.org/pages/applications .
Live educational activities, occurring outside of Canada, recognised by the UEMS-EACCME® for ECMEC®s are deemed to be Accredited Group Learning Activities (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.