2026 STS Perioperative and Critical Care Conference

October 9, 2026 to October 10, 2026

The recordings from this conference will be made exclusively available in STS OnDemand to attendees and subscribers.

Activity Description

Bring together the interdisciplinary team to explore the latest techniques and management strategies in cardiovascular and thoracic (CVT) critical care and enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) at the 2026 STS Perioperative & Critical Care Conference. This two-day program features presentations, hands-on demonstrations, scientific abstracts, and panel discussions for all members of the CVT perioperative and critical care team.

This activity contains the Overall Evaluation required to claim credit for attending the 2026 STS Perioperative and Critical Care Conference, held in Baltimore, MD.

Target Audience

This conference is designed for all members of the cardiothoracic critical care team, including but not limited to surgeons, cardiologists, interventionalists, intensivists, anesthesiologist, hospitalists, critical care nurses, nurse practitioners, perioperative registered nurses, physician assistants, catheter lab technicians, perfusionists, pharmacists, nutritionists, administrative leads, physical occupational therapists, respiratory therapists. In addition, surgical residents and cardiothoracic surgical fellows in training are encouraged to attend. 

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to  

  • Describe the elements of enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS), including:
    • How to implement an enhanced recovery protocol.
    • Methodologies for patient blood management, avoiding acute kidney injury, and reducing opioids for perioperative analgesia.
    • How to measure the effectiveness of an ERAS program.
  • Evaluate strategies for optimizing the interaction and engagement of the interdisciplinary team during ICU rounds.
  • Discuss newer metrics for evaluation of healthcare team performance.
  • Demonstrate techniques in ECMO management, use of ultrasound for cardiac and intravascular volume status in postoperative patients, and management of postoperative cardiac emergencies.
  • Describe elements of contemporary perioperative management of the heart failure patient.
  • Explain the organization of the shock team.
  • Describe the diagnosis and management of:
    • Vasoplegia
    • Advanced ventilation stratgies for the post-operative cardiac surgery patient.  

Activity summary

Available credit: 
  • 11.75 ABS Accredited CME
  • 11.75 ABTS Accredited CME
  • 11.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Activity opens: 
10/09/2026
Activity expires: 
10/10/2029
Event starts: 
10/09/2026 - 7:00am CDT
Event ends: 
10/10/2026 - 2:00pm CDT
Cost:
$0.00
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Baltimore, MD
United States

Accreditation Information

The Society of Thoracic Surgeons is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Society of Thoracic Surgeons designates this live activity for a maximum of 11.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Physician assistants may claim AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ for completing this activity.

Available Credit

  • 11.75 ABS Accredited CME
  • 11.75 ABTS Accredited CME
  • 11.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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The recordings from this conference will be made exclusively available in STS OnDemand to attendees and subscribers. Subscribe now to STS OnDemand.

This activity contains the Overall Evaluation required to claim credit for attending the 2026 STS Perioperative and Critical Care Conference, held in Baltimore, MD.

Submit the Overall Evaluation to claim credit for attending this course. Once this activity is marked Complete, you may download the CME certificate under your Completed Activities.