ECMO Transport course – 16/18 Sept
ECMO Transport course – joint conference EuroELSO/ESPNIC
16-18 September 2026 Rome/Italy
Participate in this International Course on Neonatal and Pediatric ECLS Transport is developed in collaboration
between faculty from EuroELSO & ESPNIC Societies and ECMO Centre in University Hospital Bambino Gesu Hospital and
Giovan Battista Pastine Rome Ciampino Airport.
Description:
This International ECMO Transport Course is developed by a global faculty from EuroELSO and ESPNIC in collaboration with Bambino Gesù Hospital and Rome Ciampino Airport. It provides immersive, hands-on training in neonatal and paediatric ECMO transport through a combination of lectures, high-fidelity simulation, and practical workshops, equipping participants with essential ECLS transport skills.
Facilitators:
A multidisciplinary team of international experts from EuroELSO/ESPNIC and local faculty.
Participants:
Limited to 30 international participants to ensure high-quality, interactive learning.
Target audience:
Intensivists, anaesthetists, perfusionists, paediatricians, neonatologists, Emergency Department physicians, cardiac intensivists, ECMO specialists, surgeons, cardiologists, ICU nurses, theatre staff, trainees and other allied health care professionals looking after patients on ECMO.
Learning outcomes:
• Understand various transport modes and their challenges in ECMO transports
• Explore altitude physics and aeromedicine principles.
• Identify risks and working conditions during transport.
• Master logistical aspects: preparation, planning, and communication.
• Familiarize with dedicated ECMO transport equipment.
• Troubleshoot complications through high-fidelity simulation scenarios.
• Gain insight into legal and insurance considerations for international transport.
• Experienced offered on road and air transports
Do not miss this unique opportunity to learn from, and train with the world experts in ECLS transport!
And… bring own (safety) shoes – and your Top Gun outfit for a dinner event!