Arthrex Inc.

Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant and Nurse Practitioner Course
Thursday, December 5, 2024
ArthroLab™ | Naples, FL

DESCRIPTION

This tailored event for physician assistants and nurse practitioners, features robust didactic presentations on cardiothoracic surgery. The program will feature thought-provoking presentations, surgical demonstrations, and interactive discussions with esteemed faculty. The ArthroLab session will allow for an unparalleled hands-on lab opportunity for participants to test and refine their skills, ensuring a dynamic learning experience that empowers them to confidently navigate sternotomy closure techniques and minimally invasive imaging of the heart and thoracic cavity.

FACULTY

Patrick D. Rudersdorf, MD

Director, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Cardiac & Thoracic Surgery Associates
Denver, CO

Cardiothoracic Surgical Training: University of California
Los Angeles, CA

Steven Escaravage, PA-C

Mike Gorsline, PA-C

Eric Johnson, PA-C

Jay Kaszyca, PA-C

Jay Peterson, PA-C

Ryan Shamus, PA-C

AGENDA

6:30 AM	Breakfast
7:30 AM	Registration
7:55 AM	Welcome and Introduction
	Didactic Session I: Sternal Closure
8:10 AM	Arthrex Cardiothoracic Journey and Future Advancements
8:20 AM	History and Future of Sternal Closure
8:30 AM	Staple Techniques for Sternal Fragment Fixation
8:40 AM	The Role of Biologics in Cardiothoracic Surgery
8:50 AM	Re-Live Demo: Sternal Closure With FiberTape® Cerclage, DynaNite^® Staple for Sternal Fragment
9:10 AM	Cardiac Imaging: A Case Series Discussion
9:30 AM	Break
9:40 AM	Hands-On Dry Lab―FiberTape Cerclage Sawbones
	Didactic Session II: Synergy Vision, Postoperative Care
10:00 AM	ERAS – Early Recovery After Surgery
10:10 AM	Small Group Open Discussion Panel: Current Practice in Management of Patients
10:20 AM	Advancing the Scope – Imaging in Cardiac Surgery: Improving Patient Satisfaction Through the SurgeonVault^® App
10:30 AM	The Use of Synergy Vision™ System and Nano Arthroscopy for Minimally Invasive Maze/LAA Clip
11:00 AM	In the Surgeon’s Lounge – Professional Spotlight Session Question and Answer: Using Advanced Practice Providers in Cardiac Surgery
11:30 AM	Lunch
12:30 PM	Campus Tour, Product Case Showroom
	ArthroLab Session
1:30 PM	FiberTape Cerclage, DynaNite Staple for Sternal Fragment, Synergy Vision System
3:30 PM	Adjourn

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