Congenital Cardiac Anesthesia Society
A Section of the the Society for Pediatric Anesthesia

Congenital Cardiac Anesthesia Society

2023 Annual Membership Benefits

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CCAS is a society organized within the Society for Pediatric Anesthesia. The CCAS concept originated with cardiac anesthesia directors and other key leaders at major congenital heart disease programs, who believed there was a need for a new society because of rapid advancement of highly specialized knowledge in the field, and a great increase in the numbers of patients, including adults with congenital heart disease.

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A 6-month-old male with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS) s/p Norwood/Sano modification receives an ABO-incompatible heart transplant secondary to severe tricuspid regurgitation and right ventricular dysfunction. After separation from cardiopulmonary bypass, the patient received 10 mL/kg each of platelets, cryoprecipitate, fresh frozen plasma, and packed red blood cells.  Which of the administered blood products carries the HIGHEST RISK of transmitting viral pathogens?

A.  Platelets
B.  Cryoprecipitate
C.  Fresh Frozen Plasma (FFP)
D.  Packed Red Blood Cells (PRBC)

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Poll of the Month

March 2023
In your current practice, which of the following sites do you routinely monitor tissue oxygenation with near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) in pediatric patients undergoing cardiac surgery using cardiopulmonary bypass? (Select all that apply)

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CCAS Call for Surveys

CCAS members interested in conducting survey research: The submission site for proposed surveys will be open twice a year from:  January 1 – February 28 July 1 – August 31  The CCAS … [Read More...]

The CCAS Dolly D. Hansen, MD Educational Fund

Dr. Dolly D. Hansen, "the Mother of Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesia", devoted her entire career to the life of children with congenital heart disease (CHD).

When Dr. Dolly D. Hansen retired from BCH, she graciously donated funds for an endowed chair at Boston Children's Hospital. Dr. Hansen's wishes were that the funds would be utilized to conduct research, provide education to generations of professionals caring for CHD patients, and to improve the lives of patients with CHD.

It is fitting to honor Dolly's remarkable career and fulfill her wishes by establishing the Dr. Dolly D. Hansen Educational Fund. This Fund is intended to serve the educational mission of the Congenital Cardiac Anesthesia Society.

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The CCAS Forum

The CCAS is a group of physician and affiliated providers who care for children and adults receiving anesthesia or sedation for cardiac anomalies. It is affiliated with the Society for Pediatric Anesthesia and holds annual meetings in conjunction with the SPA. Membership in the Slack discussion group is restricted to members of the CCAS or other healthcare providers.

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If you wish to be added to the discussion, please email [email protected].

Upcoming Meeting Information

CCAS 2023 Annual Meeting
March 30, 2023
JW Marriott
Austin, TX

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