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

During the intubation of a 6 week old undergoing a ventricular septal defect repair, there is difficulty passing the endotracheal tube.  After several attempts, only a 2.0 uncuffed endotracheal tube is passed into the trachea without difficulty.  After obtaining informed consent, the otolaryngologist performs a direct laryngoscopy and bronchoscopy and obtains the views demonstrated in the images.  What is the MOST LIKELY diagnosis for the difficult intubation in this patient?

A.  Laryngomalacia
B.  Complete tracheal rings
C.  Vascular ring
D.  Tracheoesophageal fistula

 

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Poll of the Month

September 2020
At your institution, at what level of glucose (mg/dL) do you routinely begin to treat intraoperative hyperglycemia for pediatric patients undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass?

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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 ccas@societyhq.com.

Upcoming Meeting Information

CCAS 2021 Annual Meeting
February 25, 2021
Manchester Grand Hyatt
San Diego, CA

 

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