I am honoured to welcome you all to the 'Back To Basics' 2023 Spring webinar and the 49th SCPS AGM, where we will discuss our field's latest developments and solutions. As chair, I am privileged to preside over our seminars and discussions as we share knowledge and advance the practice of perfusion.
Throughout these two events, we will have the opportunity to hear from experts in the field, engage in stimulating discussions, and learn from one another's experiences. In addition, we will be able to achieve new insights and a deeper appreciation for the importance of our work.
Our new cutting-edge events website aims to better serve you through a user-friendly navigation allowing information to be found more efficiently.
On behalf of the organising committee, I extend my gratitude to all participants for your input and commitment to advancing the field of perfusion. I hope you find both of our events productive and rewarding.
The meeting is open to Perfusionists, both members and non-members of the SCPS, commercial medical industries and anyone involved in cardiothoracic surgery, extra-corporeal circulation and blood preservation techniques.
Would you or your company like to advertise at the 2022 SCPS AGM?
Our 2022 sponsor tariffs can be found on our webpage. Information on confirmed sponsors is also shown here.
Our 2023 3-day AGM event schedule and workshops information is now available.
Registration for our 2023 event is now open. Visit our registration page for more information.
Our speaker profile page also has links to submitted Abstracts.
You are invited to submit abstracts of original research or case reports including content relating to:
- Cardiopulmonary bypass & cardiothoracic surgery
- Cardiothoracic physiology
- Extracorporeal perfusion technology including ECMO
- Paediatric perfusion practice
- Perfusion and COVID-19
- Education and training
- Simulation and safety
- Mental health and wellbeing
- Case reports or original research of interest
There is an interactive option available, should anyone wish to use it, to engage with the delegation.
In addition this year, we are inviting Perfusionists who wish to present on a pre-assigned topic to express their interest. The deadline for abstract submission is the 30th of September 2023. Abstracts should be under 300 words. Please see instructions on our abstracts page.
Following a multi-million pound refurbishment, the East Midlands Conference Centre offers state-of-the-art meetings and events spaces, banqueting suites and magnificent, contemporary public spaces.
Our venue page has an extensive photo gallery as well as World-Class Matterport 3D virtual tours of stunning the East Midlands venue and the adjacent Orchard Hotel.
Our AGM is the largest gathering of perfusionists in the UK and is a forum for sharing of novel research, lively debate of current perfusion concepts and the opportunity to catch up with colleagues and friends in the profession. Our sponsorship packages will allow your company to network and do business with delegates who either make or influence purchasing decisions for their hospital and trust. Check out our new sponsors' invitation brochure.
Our previous AGMevent galleries are available through the button below.
Our AGM is the largest gathering of perfusionists in the UK and is a forum for sharing of novel research, lively debate of current perfusion concepts and the opportunity to catch up with colleagues and friends in the profession. Our sponsorship packages will allow your company to network and do business with delegates who either make or influence purchasing decisions for their hospital and trust. Check out our new sponsors' invitation brochure.
This web page goes over the various features of Zoom Webinar for different types of participants: i.e. host, co-host, panelist members, and attendees. There are also download links for the Zoom client which will be needed for the event.
Please select from the options below - COMING SOON
Chris is a deep sea saturation diver who was involved in a catastrophic accident which left him stranded 300 feet below the surface of the treacherous North Sea, with no light, heat or breathing gas for 35 minutes. Watch 'Last Breath' Promo video.
Professor Andrew Klein is a Cardiothoracic Anaesthetist at Royal Papworth Hospital in Cambridge. He is the Editor-in-Chief of Anaesthesia. He is on the Board and Council of the Association of Anaesthetists, the membership organisation for > 11,000 anaesthetists in Great Britain and Ireland.
The mini biographies page highlights the other speakers who will be delivering talks at our 2021 SCPS AGM event (uploads in progress).
It is important that all attendees to our 2021 AGM familiarise themselves with our Covid-19 safety guidelines shown on our venue page (clicking button will take user directly to the info).
Our 2021 AGM Venue will be at the award winning Chesford Grange Hotel in Warwick. See our venue page for information, photo gallery, map and more.
The meeting is open to Perfusionists, both members and non-members of the SCPS, commercial medical industries and anyone involved in cardiothoracic surgery, extra-corporeal circulation and blood preservation techniques.
Would you or your company like to advertise at the 2022 SCPS AGM?
Our 2022 sponsor tariffs can be found on our webpage. Information on confirmed sponsors is also shown here.
Back to Basics, aims to deliver stimulating and informative presentations on aspects of clinical science that surround us during cardiac surgery. We have 6 wonderful presenters covering Drugs, Blood, Electrics, Chemistry, Imaging and Academics. We look forward to welcoming you all on the 19th May,
Our Zoom Webinar schedule is now available.
Speakers profiles will be available on our webinar speakers pag - uploads in progress.
Our 2023 Back To Basics webinar presentation videos are now available in our member's area on our main website.
Our Back To Basics Zoom Webinar registration is now open. AMSECT members get 25% off by entering a discount code at checkout.
Speakers/Panellist members are requested to submit profile photos for our webinar promotion using our user-friendly guidelines web page available by clicking the button below.
We would like to thank the following sponsors for their support.
Our Zoom webinar guide will help you to make the most out of your webinar experience.
Below are sceeen captures of our diverse range of talks. Videos are available in our members's area to watch.
Welcome to the 2nd Annual Spring Webinar held by the Society of Clinical Perfusion Scientists of GB&I. This year we will be focusing our program on educational skills and learning from our community by discussing the shared experiences of being a perfusionist.
The morning program will feature experts in clinical education and mentoring, to advance the experience of teaching and mentoring students for qualified perfusionists as well as improve the experience of trainees.
The afternoon session is centred around the sharing of ideas and experiences within perfusion. "Do all perfusionists think the same?" - a live, interactive discussion forum of perfusionists asked the same question and see how their answers fall on the spectrum. This will provide a space for honest conversation, show our difference and similarities and open doors for a talk on larger scale.
Following this will be interesting talks on clinical debriefing and the medicolegal side of perfusion designed to inform on and highlight other aspects of the perfusion experience.Join us for the day learning - from the experts and from each other.
Join us for the day learning - from the experts and from each other.
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Our Zoom Webinar schedule is now available for viewing.
Our user guide provides all the information you need on how our Zoom Webinar will work. Everyone is encouraged to skim through this page for a great experience.
If you are a speaker at the event and havent't submitted a profile photo as per our specifications, we request this be done now. Our Photo submission page has all the information you need.
This web page goes over the various features of Zoom Webinar for different types of participants: i.e. host, co-host, panelist members, and attendees. There are also download links for the Zoom client which will be needed for the event.
Please select from the options below - COMING SOON
Chris is a deep sea saturation diver who was involved in a catastrophic accident which left him stranded 300 feet below the surface of the treacherous North Sea, with no light, heat or breathing gas for 35 minutes. Watch 'Last Breath' Promo video.
Professor Andrew Klein is a Cardiothoracic Anaesthetist at Royal Papworth Hospital in Cambridge. He is the Editor-in-Chief of Anaesthesia. He is on the Board and Council of the Association of Anaesthetists, the membership organisation for > 11,000 anaesthetists in Great Britain and Ireland.
The mini biographies page highlights the other speakers who will be delivering talks at our 2021 SCPS AGM event (uploads in progress).
Our 2021 AGM Venue will be at the award winning Chesford Grange Hotel in Warwick. See our venue page for information, photo gallery, map and more.
It is important that all attendees to our 2021 AGM familiarise themselves with our Covid-19 safety guidelines shown on our venue page (clicking button will take user directly to the info).
We are living in unprecedented times, which inevitably lead to unprecedented circumstances and difficult decisions. It is with great regret that I have to announce that this year’s Annual Congress of The Society of Clinical Perfusion Scientists will not be taking place in physical form. The decision has been taken by the executive committee after full discussion and careful consideration. We have a duty of care not only to you, our colleagues, but also to our patients. We feel that we cannot risk the possibility of causing an outbreak of Covid-19 within our professional group as this would not only endanger the health and welfare of us, but also potentially affect the capacity for cardiac surgery across Great Britain and Ireland.
We have moved the meeting online and are happy to invite you to our 2020 Webinar and AGM. We look forward to (virtually) seeing as many of you as possible over the 6th and 7th of November to enjoy a full academic programme and the Annual General Meetings of our Society and College.
Please follow the links to find out more and to register.
The call for abstracts has gone out and you can submit yours via the link shown below.
Thank you and ‘see’ you in November.
Registration is now open. This is available to Society members and non-members - See Events Page for updates.
Would you or your company like to advertise at the 2020 Society of Clinical Perfusion Scientists of Great Britain and Ireland's virtual congress?
Our sponsorship packages will allow great exposure to targeted audiences, this means even more opportunity to sell products or services.
This web page goes over the various features of Zoom Webinar for different types of participants: i.e. host, co-host, panelist members, and attendees. There are also download links for the Zoom client which will be needed for the event.
The buttons below can be used to access the appropriate pdf documents. Our 2020 event PDF schedule is now available. Abstracts Pdf is coming soon.
In addition to the pdf schedule, we also have a highly optimised responsive web schedule for devices from desktop/laptop computers, tablets to mobile phones, with links to speaker biographies.
