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Concurrent C60M331

Small Patients, Big Moves: Pediatric Awake ECMO in Action

Facilitator(s): Erica I Bak, RN; Rosemary Soriano, MSN, RN, CCRN

Contact Hours 1.00
CERP A 1.00
San Diego Conference
Date Wednesday 5/20/2026
Time 7:30AM - 8:30AM PT

Session Summary

Pediatric ECMO presents unique challenges that demand specialized strategies to optimize care and recovery. This session explores progressive approaches to managing pediatric ECMO patients, including early mobilization, extubation and the implementation of awake ECMO protocols. Gain practical insights to overcome clinical hurdles, enhance functional recovery and reduce complications. This is a must-attend session for nurses seeking to elevate ECMO care in pediatrics.

Objectives

  • Discuss pediatric-specific ECMO management challenges and interventions.
  • Describe implementation of early mobilization and extubation in pediatric ECMO patients to improve survival and functional recovery.
  • Review management strategies incorporating an awake ECMO approach to reduce ICU and ECMO complications and improve patient outcomes.
Topics ECMO
Population Pediatric
Role Staff

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Continuing Education Disclosure Statement

Successful Completion

Learners must complete the entire activity and the associated evaluation to be awarded contact hours AND read Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes. No partial credit will be awarded.

Accreditation

The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider number CEP 1036, for 1.00 contact hours.

Disclosure

Any relevant relationship between an ineligible company and an individual with the ability to influence clinical content will be identified by the Nurse Planner within the activity. Any relevant relationship between an ineligible company and an individual with the ability to influence clinical content has been mitigated.

Accreditation refers to recognition of continuing education only and does not imply AACN, ANCC, or CBRN approval or endorsement of any commercial products discussed or displayed in conjunction with this educational activity.

Activities with pharmacology hours are to assist the APRN in fulfilling the pharmacotherapeutic education requirements for licensure and certification renewals.

Activities meet the standards for most states that require mandatory continuing education for license and/or certification renewal. AACN recommends consulting with your own state board of nursing or credentialing organization before submitting your certificate of completion. 

Refund Policy

Continuing Education Activities are nonrefundable.