ECMO Transport course – joint conference EuroELSO/ESPNIC
16-18 September 2026 Rome/Italy
Participate in this International Course on Neonatal and Pediatric ECLS Transport is developed in collaboration
between faculty from EuroELSO & ESPNIC Societies and ECMO Centre in University Hospital Bambino Gesu Hospital and
Giovan Battista Pastine Rome Ciampino Airport.
Description:
This International ECMO Transport Course is developed by a global faculty from EuroELSO and ESPNIC in collaboration with Bambino Gesù Hospital and Rome Ciampino Airport. It provides immersive, hands-on training in neonatal and paediatric ECMO transport through a combination of lectures, high-fidelity simulation, and practical workshops, equipping participants with essential ECLS transport skills.
Facilitators:
A multidisciplinary team of international experts from EuroELSO/ESPNIC and local faculty.
Participants:
Limited to 30 international participants to ensure high-quality, interactive learning.
Target audience:
Intensivists, anaesthetists, perfusionists, paediatricians, neonatologists, Emergency Department physicians, cardiac intensivists, ECMO specialists, surgeons, cardiologists, ICU nurses, theatre staff, trainees and other allied health care professionals looking after patients on ECMO.
Learning outcomes:
• Understand various transport modes and their challenges in ECMO transports
• Explore altitude physics and aeromedicine principles.
• Identify risks and working conditions during transport.
• Master logistical aspects: preparation, planning, and communication.
• Familiarize with dedicated ECMO transport equipment.
• Troubleshoot complications through high-fidelity simulation scenarios.
• Gain insight into legal and insurance considerations for international transport.
• Experienced offered on road and air transports
Do not miss this unique opportunity to learn from, and train with the world experts in ECLS transport!
And… bring own (safety) shoes – and your Top Gun outfit for a dinner event!
VENUE and ACCOMMODATION
The course fee €1,500 per participant includes the full programme, accommodation, and full board for two nights.
Day 1 Wednesday 16th September starts at ~13:00 and includes lectures followed by a course dinner. Topics include ECMO transport history, aeromedical principles, transport types, cannulation techniques, logistics, ethics, and crew resource management.
Day 2 Thursday 17th September and Day 3 Friday 18th September run until ~18:00 and focus on high-fidelity simulation in small groups, combined with lectures. Training includes both road and air ECMO transport.
Participants from low-income countries may apply for financial support through the EuroELSO Grant.
Registration and coordination are managed by MCA Scientific Events, Italy.
The workshop is kindly supported by
EthicalMedTech – Interplan is certified as a MedTech Ethical Charter Trusted Partner. Interplan supports by offering the advantages to MedTech Europe member companies, medical societies, and conference venues.
-The Trusted Partner will organize its Educational Events in accordance with the rules of the MedTech Europe Code.
–The Trusted Partner will require that its employees and other individuals acting on its behalf comply with the MedTech Europe Code when interacting with medical technology industry in the Territory.
-The ECMO Transport Workshop will apply with MedTech Europe Code of Ethical Business Practice and EFPIA Code of Practice. For further information, please see the website of Ethical MedTech and the INTERPLAN Compliance Fundamentals.