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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Question of the Week

A 1-day old neonate with critical aortic stenosis and decreased left ventricular function is intubated due to respiratory failure, pulmonary edema and increasing left atrial pressures. The patient presents to the operating room for surgical repair.  What is the GREATEST benefit of a surgical aortic valve repair over aortic balloon valvuloplasty?

 

A.  Decreased rate of aortic valve replacement
B.  Increased survival rate
C.  Decreased long-term aortic insufficiency
D.  Decreased length of hospital stay

 

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Poll of the Month

November 2021
In your routine practice, do you replete potassium in the cardiac operating room?

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Latest News and Resources

COVID-19 Webinar

The Congenital Cardiac Anesthesia Society (CCAS) presents a webinar summarizing the current knowledge on COVID-19 including; testing and personal protective equipment (PPE), discussing the … [Read More...]

New CCAS Website

Dear Colleagues and Friends, I am excited to announce the launch of our newly designed website. The site provides an improved user experience to find, access and share information. The website will … [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 2022 Annual Meeting
March 31, 2022
Marriott Tampa Waterside/JW Marriott Tampa
Tampa, FL

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