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Concurrent V75M202

From Compression to Cannulation: Maximizing Perfusion in Pediatric ECPR

Facilitator(s): Jennifer E Hayes, MSN, PNP, RN, CCRN; Erik Zurko, RN, BSN, CCRN

Contact Hours 1.25
CERP A 1.25
San Diego Conference
Date Monday 5/18/2026
Time 8:00AM - 9:15AM PT
Virtual Conference
Date Wednesday 6/17/2026
Time 10:00AM - 11:30AM PT
Live Q & A

Session Summary

High-quality CPR is the foundation of survival in pediatric cardiac arrest and is crucial to the success of extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR). Yet, maintaining high-quality compressions with minimal pauses during ECPR cannulation is challenging. This session explores the continuum of care—from initial compressions to extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) flow—emphasizing the importance of CPR quality, impact of no-flow time and strategies to reduce interruptions. Practical techniques are shared to guide teams in optimizing perfusion during high-stakes resuscitation.

Objectives

  • Define ECPR and review current literature on its use in pediatric cardiac arrest.
  • Identify components of high-quality CPR and discuss techniques to improve resuscitation quality prior to ECPR cannulation.
  • Explore the impact of pauses on outcomes and discuss techniques to minimize no-flow time during ECPR cannulation.
Topics Cardiovascular, ECMO
Population Pediatric
Role Educator, 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 1.25 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.