Workshop #2 • $50

Aseptic Access of Buttons and Ports

This workshop will provide hands-on training in aseptic access techniques for implanted buttons and vascular access ports used in laboratory animal research. Participants will learn proper preparation, handling, and access procedures designed to maintain sterility, minimize contamination risk, and promote animal welfare. Topics covered will include relevant anatomy and device types, required supplies and personal protective equipment, aseptic preparation of the access site, proper needle selection and handling, accessing techniques, and troubleshooting common issues.

Workshop #4 • $275

HeartCode Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

Participants of this workshop will complete HeartCode® ACLS Online. The course content is presented in the form of self-guided learning content, probing questions, and Cognitive Assessment Activities (CAAs). After completing the online portion, students will attend a structured, Instructor-led hands-on session to perform their skills with an Association Instructor that focuses on meaningful skills practice, debriefing, team dynamics training, megacode cases, discussions of local protocols and skills testing. Where available, students may also complete the hands-on session with a HeartCode® compatible manikin that provides real-time audio and visual feedback. Participants will be provided an ACLS Provider Course Completion Card, valid for three years.

Please note: Participants must sign up for, complete and pass a 5 hour HeartCode® ACLS Online assessment prior to attending the in-person session. Further instruction will be sent upon signing up for this workshop. A passing certificate of completion must be emailed to info@surgicalresearch.org by September 9th, 2026.

Learning Objectives

1. Apply the basic life support (BLS), primary, and secondary assessments sequence for a systematic evaluation of adult patients
2. Discuss how the use of a rapid response team or medical emergency team may improve patient outcomes
3. Discuss early recognition and management of acute coronary syndromes, including appropriate disposition
4. Discuss early recognition and management of stroke, including appropriate disposition
5. Recognize bradycardias and tachycardias that may result in cardiac arrest or complicate resuscitation outcome
6. Perform early management of bradycardias and tachycardias that may result in cardiac arrest or complicate resuscitation outcome
7. Model effective communication as a member or leader of a high-performance team
8. Recognize the impact of team dynamics on overall team performance
9. Recognize respiratory arrest
10. Perform early management of respiratory arrest
11. Recognize cardiac arrest
12. Perform prompt, high-quality BLS, including prioritizing early chest compressions, ventilation, and integrating early automated external defibrillator use
13. Perform optimized management of cardiac arrest until termination of resuscitation or transfer of care, including post–cardiac arrest care
14. Evaluate resuscitative efforts during a cardiac arrest through continuous assessment of CPR quality, monitoring the patient’s response, and delivering real-time feedback to the team

Wet Lab #2 • $495

Intrathecal Cannulation in the Rat

This wet lab will introduce participants to techniques commonly utilized in the laboratory for intrathecal lumbar catheterization in the rat. The most common techniques will be demonstrated, including the devices and instruments necessary for the procedures. Participants will then practice hands on with instruction, utilizing the described techniques. Vendors providing the necessary instrumentation will also be on site to answer any questions you may have regarding their products, set up, installation, and procurement.

Wet Lab #4 • $495

Telemetry Implantation Techniques in Mice

In this lab, participants will learn how to implant telemetry devices to collect systemic blood pressure and ECG in the mouse. Participants will learn how to isolate the carotid artery and insert the blood pressure catheter, and they will learn how to secure the ECG leads in a modified lead II placement. Additionally, participants will learn best practices for catheter care, ECG lead preparation, explant method, and depth estimation for chronic patency.