Pediatrics Hosting Grand Rounds July 20

Dr. Michael Herbert Hines, a pediatric and adult congenital heart surgeon and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) program director at Ochsner Health and Ochsner Hospital for Children in New Orleans, will present “Pediatric ECMO Support Applications and Management” for July's pediatric grand rounds.

The lecture is set for 8 a.m. July 20 in the conference room on the first floor of the Strada Patient Care Center.

Dr. Hines will explain the basic principles and physiology of venoarterial and venovenous ECMO. He will also describe the current indications and applications, as well as challenges and possibilities, for pediatric ECMO support.

The event is open to USA faculty, staff and students. A light breakfast, coffee and beverages will be provided.

For more information, contact LaTasha Williams at latashawilliams@health.southalabama.edu or (251) 415-8688.