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

Congenital Cardiac Anesthesia Society

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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 2.5-year-old male with history of hypoplastic left heart syndrome palliated with a bidirectional Glenn is undergoing a pre-Fontan cardiac catheterization. Pertinent catheterization findings include a systemic arterial saturation (SaO2) of 73%, Qp:Qs of 0.8, and pulmonary vascular resistance (PVR) of 2.6 international woods units (iWU). Which of these hemodynamic variables is associated with the HIGHEST periprocedural risk of adverse event(s)?

(A)  SaO2 of 73%
(B)  Qp:Qs of 0.8
(C)  PVR of 2.6 iWU

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September 2023
At your institution, what is the standard practice for sedating pediatric patients after cardiac catheterization procedures to facilitate bed rest in the post-anesthesia care unit?

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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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CCAS 2024 Annual Meeting
April 11, 2024
Anaheim Marriott
Anaheim, CA

 

 

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