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The scientific programme for ECTAS 2012 comprises various activities that could be appealing to a wide spectrum of audience. The programme is carried on in three different halls, starting on Thursday 9 February 2012 at 9:00, and ends on Saturday 11 February 2012 at 17:00.

Programme Highlights:
Conference sessions will cover the most relevant topics to the practice of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia. These topics will include recent updates in adult and pediatric cardiac surgery and anesthesia, thoracic anesthesia, vascular anesthesia, perfusion technology, ICU, TEE, as well as research methodology.

Specialized CME and accreditation courses:

Post-Cardiac Surgery ICU Course on Thursday 9 February 2012. The ICU course is a full-day event and is free for all to attend. The course is organized by Dr. Saadeya Moussa.

Basic TEE Course on Friday 10 February 2012. This course is intended for all clinicians interested in the practice of intraoperative TEE. The course will cover the most important topics in TEE required for safe practice as well as accreditation exams. The Basic TEE course is a joint collaboration between ECTAS and EACTA. The Basic TEE course is a paid event but does not necessitate pre-registration in the Conference. Registration fees are 500 LE.

Ultrasound in Critical Care Course on Saturday 11 February 2012. This course is intended for clinicians involved in the management of patient in critical care and emergency rooms. As ultrasound is gaining wide popularity as a safe and rapid diagnostic tool in difficult situations, this course is expected to attract the attention of a wide variety of audience. This course is free for all to attend. The US in Critical Care Course is Organized by Dr. Patrick Wouters and Dr. Maged Salah.

Workshops:

TEE Simulation Workshop:
Utilizing state of the art technology, the workshop employs the concept of simulation training to mimic real-life TEE examinations. For more details on the TEE Simulation Workshop please click here. The TEE Simulation Workshop is a paid event and necessitates pre-registration in the Conference. A limited number of places is available. Registration fees are 500 LE.

Bronchial Anatomy and Lung Isolation Workshop:
This workshop emphasizes the importance of knowing bronchial anatomy in order to achieve successful lung isolation in thoracic anesthesia. The workshop also demonstrates some of the newer techniques in lung isolation by experts in the field. For more details on the Bronchial Anatomy and Lung Isolation Workshop please click here. The Bronchial Anatomy and Lung Isolation Workshop is a paid event and necessitates pre-registration in the Conference. A limited number of places is available. Registration fees are 200 LE.

The Annual TEE Exam:
The Annual TEE Exam is intended for those seeking accreditation in intraoperative TEE. Although not officially required, accreditation is a proof of proficiency and skill in TEE and is a means to minimize patient harm caused by inaccurate diagnoses. The TEE Exam is organized and directly supervised by members of the TEE Committee of the EACTA. For more details on the TEE Exam and Accreditation Process please click here.
* The TEE Exam is a paid event but does not necessitate pre-registration in the Conference. TEE Exam fees are 1000 LE.