Organisers: A Wahba, Trondheim
Session 1: Arterial embolism during cardio-pulmonary bypass
Moderators: F Merkle, Berlin; A Wahba, Trondheim
| 09:00 | Gas embolism during cardio-pulmonary bypass | M Kuruz, Austin |
| 09:20 | Carbon dioxide in the operating field | J van der Linden, Stockholm |
| 09:40 | The EmBlocker | J G Maessen, Maastricht |
Session 2: Haemostasis and anticoagulation
| 10:00 | Fibrinogen levels and bleeding | A Jeppsson, Gothenburg |
| 10:20 | Bivalirudin anticoagulation in cardiopulmonary bypass | A Koster, Berlin |
| 10:40 | Coffee |
Session 3: Minimised bypass circuits
Moderators: A Liebold, Rostock; J van der Linden, Stockholm
| 11:10 | Different deairing devices | C Schmid, Regensburg |
| 11:30 | Minimal bypass systems: a critical review | J Mulholland, London |
| 11:50 | Aortic surgery with mini bypass | J Anderson, London |
| 12:20 | Role of hyperosmolar solutions in cardio-pulmonary bypass priming | V Kvalheim, Bergen |
| 12:30 | Lunch |
Session 4: Cardio-pulmonary bypass in non cardiac surgery and left heart assist
Moderators: J Mulholland, London; C Schmid, Regensburg
| 13:30 | The use of cardio-pulmonary bypass in renal tumours | T Graham, Birmingham |
| 14:00 | The role of the perfusionist in percutaneous valve implantations | T Walther, Leipzig |
| 14:20 | Ethics: Heart transplant and long-term assist | J H Dark, Newcastle-upon-Tyne |
| 14:50 | Future perspectives in cardiac assist devices | H Borovetz, Pittsburgh |
| 15:20 | Adjourn |