Adult ECMO Course
- 16- 18 April, 2026
- Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam
About
Dr. Sulaiman Alhabib Medical
Leading Private Healthcare Provider in the Middle East With a vision to be the most trusted healthcare provider in medical excellence and patient experience globally, Dr. Sulaiman Al-Habib Medical Group (HMG) has become the largest provider of comprehensive healthcare services in the Middle East. As it is currently operating 20 Medical Facilities across Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Bahrain; in addition to developing the first private medical city in Saudi Arabia. Dr. Sulaiman AL-Habib Medical Group mission is to develop and operate state of the art medical facilities and provide innovative healthcare services to create value for people starting from the early stages of planning and designing until the final implementation, operation, obtaining the required accreditations. HMG has received 38 international and national awards and accreditations which include JCI, ISO, MEED, Forbes, CPQ, Arab Health Awards, The Middle East HR Excellence Award, and Middle East Insights’ Quality Service Awards.
Dr. Mohammed Azzam
(Course Director)
It is my pleasure to invite you to attend the Adult ECMO Course at Imam Imam Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam. This prestigious event will take place on 16-18 April 2026.
The Adult ECMO Course offers an unparalleled opportunity to network with and learn from the preeminent leaders in ECMO and clinical practice. Over the years, this course has grown to be one of the most important specialized training programs in the Middle East. Thanks to the quality of the scientific program and tremendous support from our partner organizations, distinguished faculty, delegates, and the industry.
This event features many opportunities to network with colleagues from around the Middle East in an exciting environment. The scope and quality of the scientific exchange make the sessions a premier ECMO research and instructional meeting in the region.
Dr. Mohamed Azzam
(Physician)
Dr. Faisal Al katbi
((Physician))
Dr.Hani Nabeel Mufti
((Physician))
Dr. Husam Bahaudden
(Physician)
Dr. Wadiah Al Filfil
(Physician)
Dr. Ayied Assiri
((Physician))
Dr. Namareq Aldardeer
(Clinical Pharmacist)
Ms. Najla Al Harbi
(Nurse)
Mrs. Huda Binzager
(Nurse)
Abdullah Saleh Abdullah ALGHAMDI
(Medicine and Surgery )
Islam Ahmed Mohamed Seada
(Cardio-thoracic Surgery Consultant)
Hanin Alashi
(Therapy and Rehabilitation)
Namareq Fahad Aldardeer
(Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians)
Time
Topic
Speaker
07:30-08:00
Registration
08:00-08:45
Course introduction & ECMO history
Dr. Mohamed Azzam
08:45-05:25
Basic Respiratory Physiology & Gas Exchange
Dr. Wadiah Alfilfil
09:45-10:00
Basic Cardiac Physiology Relevant to ECLS
Dr. Faisal Al katbi
10:00-10:30
Introduction to ECMO components & ECMO configurations.
Dr. Ayied Assiri
10:30-10:45
Coffee Break
Practical Sessions
10:45-12:15
How to prime an ECMO circuit (Dr. Wadiah Alfilfil Practical session no
Cannula types & uses (Dr. Mohamed Azzam) Practical session no lecture
ECMO machine, alarms, modifications (Dr. Husam bahaaudden) Practical session no lecture
10:45-11:15
A
B
C
11:15-11:45
C
A
B
11:45-12:15
B
C
A
12:15 -13:00
Lunch and Prayer
Time
Topic
Speaker
Respiratory ECMO
13:00-13:20
Indication and contraindication for Respiratory Failure (Hypoxia or Hypercapnia)
Dr. Hani Mufti
13:20-13:40
Initial setting for VV ECMO
Dr. Mohamed Azzam
13:40-14:00
Managing Patient on VV ECMO and Troubleshooting
Dr. Mohamed Azzam
14:00:14:30
Managing Hypoxia on ECMO (other advanced configurations)
Dr. Wadiah Alfilfil
14:30-14:50
Weaning & Decannulation
Dr. Faisal Alkatbi
14:35015:05
Coffee Break
Practical Sessions
15:10-17:15
Transportation Session
15:10-15:40
Preparation for Transportation & Indication for ECMO transportation (Ms. Najla Alharbi)
15:45-17:15
Transporting patient on ECMO (Dr. Mohamed Azzam, Dr. Husam Bahaudden, Dr. Wadiah Alfilfil
15:45-16:15
A
16:15-16:45
B
15:45-17:15
C
17:15-17:30
Closing Remarks & Evaluation
Time
Topic
Speaker
Cardiac ECMO
08:10-08:30
Question & Discussion for Day 1
All instructors
08:10-08:30
Indication and contraindication of VA ECMO
Dr. Mohamed Azzam
08:30-08:50
Initial setting for VA ECMO
Dr. Wadiah Alfilfil
08:50-09:15
Monitoring Patient on VA ECMO
Dr. Husam Bahaudden
09:15-09:40
Management of Patient on VA ECMO and Troubleshooting
Dr. Hani Mufti
09:40-10:05
ECPR
Dr. Faisal Alkatbi
10:05-10:25
Weaning & Decannulation
Dr. Mohamed Azzam
10:25-10:40
Coffee Break
Practical Sessions
10:40-12:00
ECCOR (Dr. Ahmed Rajab)
How to Manage RV Failure on ECMO (Dr. Abdullah Alghamdi)
Cardiac Arrest on ECMO (Prof. Wadiah Alfilfil)
10:40-11:05
A
B
C
11:05-11:30
C
A
B
11:30-11:55
B
C
A
12:00-13:00
Lunch and Prayer
Miscellaneous ECMO
13:00-13:30
Nursing Care on ECMO
Ms. Najla Al Harbi
13:30-13:50
Renal Failure & RRT on ECMO
Dr. Husam Bahaudden
13:50-14:15
ECMO in Trauma
Dr. Mohamed Azzam
14:15-14:40
ECMO in Sepsis
Dr. Mohamed Azzam
14:40-15:05
Blood Transfusion & Anticoagulation on ECMO
Dr. Hani Mufti
15:05-15:30
Antibiotics, Drug Dosing, and Sedation on ECMO
Dr. Namareq Aldardeer
15:30-15:40
Closing Remarks & Evaluation
Time
Topic
Speaker
08:00 -08:15
Q&A
Cannulation Session
08:15-11:15
Cannulation for VV ECMO Dr. Bahaudden, Dr. Alghamdi
Cannulation for VA ECMO Dr. Azzam, Dr. Alfilfil
Decannulation for VV & VA ECMO Dr. Rajab, Dr. Uthman
08:15-09:15
A
B
C
09:15-10:15
C
A
B
10:15-11:15
B
C
A
11:15-11:30
Coffee Break
11:30-12:15
Challenging Cases Discussion (Consult the Experts) (All Faculty)
12:15-13:00
Lunch and Prayer
Simulations Session ECMO Session Leader Dr. Wadiah Al Filfil
13:00-13:30
Sim 1
13:30-14:00
Sim 2
14:00-14:30
Sim 3
14:30-15:00
Sim 4
15:00-15:15
Closing session
Hurry Up!
The seats are limited and the registration date will be closed very soon. So hurry up!
Physicians
(Intensivists, Cardiologists, Cardiac Surgeons, Emergency Physicians, Anesthiologists).
Nurses
(ER, ICU, CCU).
Perfusionists.
Respiratory therapists.
Paramedics
This course is intended to teach basic & advanced knowledge regarding managing severely critical ill patients who needs extracorporeal life support for refractory respiratory failure or refractory cardiogenic shock. Through the journey of the course, you will be able to master the important knowledge and skills for running ECMO, through interactive lectures, practical hands-on session, and simulations.
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