Resuscitation Science Symposium 2024
Hilton Chicago | Chicago, Illinois
Why you should attend
Join multidisciplinary discussions on the latest in resuscitation science and practice implementation in emergency settings. Build your network and knowledge by engaging with critical care and emergency professionals.
This is an international forum geared towards lively discussions focusing on recent advances in treating cardiopulmonary arrest, discussing bench-to-bedside and community-based research findings related to cardiopulmonary and resuscitation science, emergency cardiovascular care, and CPR quality improvement in adults and pediatrics. Engage with multidisciplinary peers and build your network at every stage of your career.
Navigating the Conference
We have two great ways to navigate #ReSS24 programming and activities.
- Use our AHA Conferences mobile app to find your programming! (Note: The app has programming for both Scientific Sessions and Resuscitation Science Symposium.)
- After downloading the 2024 content on the mobile app, click MORE on the bottom right corner of the screen, and select Resuscitation Science Symposium
- After downloading the 2024 content on the mobile app, click MORE on the bottom right corner of the screen, and select Resuscitation Science Symposium
- The Online Program Planner is desktop-friendly and has the same information as the Mobile App. Look for "Resuscitation Science Symposium" under Planner Tools on the home page.
Key Dates
| Date | Activity |
|---|---|
| June 11, 2024 | Registration opens |
| June 24, 2024 | Late Breaking Resuscitation Science Abstract Submissions open |
| August 19, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. CT | Late Breaking Resuscitation Science Abstract Submissions close |
| Nov. 16–17, 2024 | Resuscitation Science Symposium 2024 in Chicago, Illinois |
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#ReSS24 Award Winners
Lifetime Achievement Award
Dianne Atkins, MD
Professor Emerita of Pediatrics
University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, Iowa
Presentation: The 2024 Award for Lifetime Achievement will be presented at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 16, during the Presentation of 2024 ReSS Awards session.
Dr. Dianne Atkins’ primary research interest is cardiac arrest in children, drawing particular attention to ventricular fibrillation and the need for defibrillation. Although less common than adults, rapid defibrillation results in better outcomes and neurologic function compared to non-shockable rhythms. She was one of the first to promote and assist with the development of pediatric adaptations for AEDs. In 2022, she published a systematic review of AED use in children showing improved survival when AEDs are applied. Using data from Get-With-The Guidelines-Resuscitation, she confirmed the appropriate energy defibrillation dose, never experimentally tested, for children. Her clinical interest is children with heart rhythm abnormalities, especially those with inherited arrhythmia syndromes, which often puts them at higher risk of cardiac arrest.
Dr. Atkins has been part of the AHA Emergency Cardiovascular Care Committee since the late 1990s and is currently the Immediate Past Chair. She has participated in every CPR update since 2000. She also serves on the Pediatric Task Force and the Science Advisory Committee of the International Liaison Committee for Resuscitation.
Dr. Atkins received her medical education at the Johns Hopkins University, followed by a Pediatric residency at the University of Kentucky and a Pediatric Cardiology fellowship at the University of Iowa. Spending her entire career at the University, she is now a Professor Emerita of Pediatrics. She is a founding member of the Rotary-Kerber HeartSafe Community Campaign, begun in 2019, which has trained over 500 people in CC-CPR and AED use and delivered over 100 AEDs to the area.
The AHA Committee on Emergency Cardiovascular Care established the Lifetime Achievement Award in 2004 to honor scientists for their outstanding contributions in cardiac resuscitation science. Dr. Atkins will be presented the award at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 16, during the Presentation of 2024 ReSS Awards session.
ReSS Champion Award
Presentation: Saturday, November 16, 10:00 a.m.
The ReSS Champion Award recognizes an individual who has demonstrated commitment to the field of resuscitation science, through championing research and/or clinical improvements, supporting resuscitation scholars, and serving as a passionate advocate for our field. This award is designated for an individual who is not a full-time healthcare professional (not a physician, nurse or paramedic) but rather someone who supports our field through their work in government, industry or public advocacy.
The Ian G. Jacobs Award for International Group Collaboration to Advance Resuscitation
The Ian G. Jacobs Award for International Group Collaboration to Advance Resuscitation was established in 2010 to recognize international collaboration among individuals over an extended period of time that has resulted in major contributions to fundamental or clinical science related to cardiac arrest or traumatic injury.
The 2024 award will be presented to Kids Save Lives, training school children in cardiopulmonary resuscitation worldwide led by Prof. Dr. Bernd W. Böttiger and others. Providing resuscitation training in schools has measurable effects, and by a “multiplier effect” it can increase the lay bystander resuscitation rate and the survival rate. The award will be presented at 10:00 am on Saturday, November 16th during the presentation of ReSS Awards session.
Best of the Best Abstract Award
Abstract Presentation: #Or104, At What Time Point is Delay to First Bystander Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Not Associated with Survival for Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest?
WHEN: Saturday, November 16, 4:15 p.m.
Best of the Best Abstract Award
Abstract Presentation #105, Preparing Paramedics for Patient- and family-centered Resuscitation using an ABCD Framework
WHEN: Saturday, November 16, 4:15 p.m.
Best of the Best Abstract Award
Abstract Presentation: #Or106, Automated Cardiac Arrest Detection Incorporated in a Wristband: First Experience with Spontaneous Cardiac Arrest Detection
WHEN: Saturday, November 16, 4:15 p.m.
Best of the Best Abstract Award
Abstract Presentation: #Or107, Sulfatide-specific Natural Killer T cells Regulate Early Inflammation and Ameliorate Post-cardiac Arrest Brain Injury
WHEN: Saturday, November 16, 4:15 p.m.
The Max Harry Weil Award for Resuscitation Science, established in 2012, honors the memory of Max Harry Weil, MD, PhD, considered a "father of critical care medicine" and a pioneer in 3CPR science. The award acknowledges the scholarly accomplishments of early career investigators dedicated to disciplines relevant to the 3CPR Council.
Max Harry Weil Early Career Award Competition for Resuscitation Science Competition:
Ryan Coute, MD
The University of Alabama at Birmingham
Or101 - Evaluating the National Institutes of Health Pipeline for Resuscitation Science Investigators
Pavitra Kotini-Shah, MD
University of Illinois
Or102 - Sex Hormone Trajectories and Association to Outcomes after Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest
Alex Presciutti, PhD
Massachusetts General Hospital
Or103 - Thematic Analysis of Cardiac Arrest Survivor-caregiver Dyads’ Psychosocial Intervention Needs
These awards are presented for the top-scoring abstracts submitted by young investigators within the first five years of their appointment.
Rachel Beekman
Or114 - Development of an Innovative Cardiac Arrest Recovery Pilot (CARP) Program
Chi-Hsin Chen
Su705 - Predictive Model and Factors for Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest in Geriatric Patients with insomnia: A Longitudinal Study
Sheng-En Chu
Or115 - Execution of Transesophageal Echocardiography in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation for Patients with Out-of-hospital Cardiac Arrest (EXECT-CPR): A Clustered Randomized Clinical Trial
Louise de Claville H. Flarup
Or113 - Response Times and Survival for Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest Patients in Public Housing.
Daiki Kaito
Or109 - Systemic Nicotinamide Mononucleotide Administration for Post-cardiac Arrest Brain Injury
Rohit Nathani
Su702 - Association Between In-hospital Cardiac Arrest Incidence and Survival in Older Patients
Nicolas Segond
Or108 - Optimizing Post-resuscitation Care after Resuscitative Endovascular Balloon Occlusion of the Aorta and Automated Head-up Position Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Lindsay Shepard
Or112 - Tracheal Intubation During Pediatric In-Hospital Cardiac Arrest: Trends and Association with Survival
Felipe Teran
Sa305 - Association Between Area of Maximal Compression During CPR Determined by Transesophageal Echocardiography, ETCO2, and Return of Spontaneous Circulation: An International Multicenter Study
Jacob Vine
Or110 - Baseline Measurements of Cellular Respiration Affect the Response to Thiamine Treatment in Post-arrest Patients
Should I attend #AHA24?
Are you....
- A scientist, clinician, researcher or other healthcare professional interested in any and all aspects of cardiovascular disease?
- Looking to maximize your session choices and networking opportunities?
- Someone who has never attended Scientific Sessions before?
Should I attend #ReSS24?
Are you...
- A clinician, researcher, or health care professional focused on cardiopulmonary arrest, resuscitation science, emergency cardiovascular care or CPR quality improvement?
- Someone who is focused on building their career in emergency cardiovascular care?
Childcare
Childcare is available for children between the ages of 6 months and 12 years.
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