MONSOON PERFUSION SUMMIT 2025 KOCHI

On September 27th & 28th Hotel Monsoon Empress, Palarivattom, Kochi

Welcome to the 3^rd installment of

Monsoon Perfusion Summit at Cochin , Kerala

Rains reminds us of nature's rhythm-calm, healing, and ever-renewing.... As Kerala embraces the monsoon’s soothing touch, we gather in celebration of those who bring healing with heart and dedication. Your presence amidst the vibrant greenery and refreshing showers, will bring warmth and purpose to this gathering... May this season of renewal inspire meaningful conversations, foster new connections, and strengthen our shared commitment to advancing healthcare.

Together, may we grow, learn, and make a difference. This year, we are not just celebrating a change in season - we are celebrating resilience, compassion, and the shared journey of medical professionals who continue to lead with care and courage.

In this season of renewal, let the rains inspire reflection, connection, and commitment to care.

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Proposed Scientific Program for Monsoon Perfusion Summit 2025

Schedule

DAY 1Sep 27th

3:00 PM

REGISTRATION

03:00pm to 04:30pm

Scientific Programme

4:30 PM

Welcome Address

Mr.Renjith CR, Chief Perfusionist, Rajagiri Hospital

Light Lamping Ceremony

4:30 PM

Corporate Partners Session

4:30pm-5:45pm

Moderator:
Mr. P.V.S Prakash, Consultant Perfusionist and HOD Perfusion Narayana Health, Bengaluru
Chairpersons:
Mr. ManojS, Senior perfusionist, Caritas Hospital, Kottayam,
Ms. Renjini, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences Cochin

1, Next Generation ECMO Cannula Advantages and Different Cannulation Strategies in MICS, and Complex Cardiac Surgeries- Mr. Abhay Anant Chavan Manager Clinical Perfusionist Sir H N Reliance Foundation Hospital Mumbai.
2, Goal Directed Perfusion- Mr. Siddu Neginahal - Liva nova India PVT. Ltd.
3, Hypobaric Perfusion-innovation and practice-Spectrum Medical
4, Comprehensive Perfusion Management - Solutions and Patient Care-Subashraj VS Terumo
5, From Cannulation to counterpulsation Merils com plate cardic care approach Sibi D.P Meril Life Sciences
6, Where does Counter pulsation Fit .. ? From Heart Failure to Cardiogenic Shock! Ms. Sindhuja Ramarathinam, Product Manager, Getinge India ltd.
7, Time to go beyond the boundaries to become self reliant in Perfusion Technology. Mr. James Joseph Chemplayil, Business Unit Manager - Clinical applications BL Lifesciences.

5:45 PM

TEA BREAK

5:45 pm 6:00 pm

6:00 PM

Faculty Session 1

6:00pm-6:40pm (20 minutes each)

Moderator:
Mr.Rajeev Gupta, Senior Perfusionist, AIMS New Delhi
Chairpersons:
Dr. Jeevesh Thomas, Consultant Cardiac Surgeon, Lisie Hospital
Dr. Pradeep KK,Consultant Cardiac surgeon & HoD, Rajagiri Hospital, Aluva.
Dr. Geo Paul, Consultant Cardiac Anesthesiologist, Indira Gandhi Co-operative Hospital, Kochi

1, Case Report of VAD Implantation -
Ms. Saritha TK, Head of Perfusion Services , Aster Medcity
2, An Overview of Heart and Lung Transplantation from the perspective of the Perfusionist - Dr. Julius Punnen, Senior Consultant Cardiothoracic and Transplant Surgery, Narayana Health, Bengaluru
3, Discussion

6:45 PM

Faculty Session 2

6:45pm-8:00pm (20 minutes each)

Moderator:
Mr.Renjith CR, Chief Perfusionist, Rajagiri Hospital
Chairpersons:
Dr. Suresh Davis, HOD Cardiology, Rajagiri hospital, Aluva
Dr. Rinnett Sebastian, Consultant Cardiac Surgeon and HoD, Apollo Adlux Hospital, Angamaly
Dr. Jobin Abraham, Consultant and Head of Intensive Care Medicine, Aster Medcity, Cochin

1, ECMO - A friend indeed for the Cardiologist - Dr Deepak Davidson, Chief interventional cardiologist, Caritas Hospital,Kottayam
2, Perfusion Management of High Risk Cath Lab Procedures - Mr. PVS Prakash, Consultant Perfusionist and HOD Perfusion Narayana Health, Bengaluru
3, LV Venting Strategies in VA ECMO- Dr Sanjay OP, Senior Consultant and Head, Adult Intensive Care, NH , Bengaluru
4, Discussion

8:00pm

Gala Dinner

08:00pm-10:00pm

DAY 2Sep 28th

8:00 AM

REGISTRATION

08:00am to 09:00am

9:00 AM

Faculty Session 1

9:00am-10:15am (15 minutes each)

Moderator:
Ms. Saritha T.K, Head of Perfusion Services , Aster Medicity
Chairpersons:
Mr. Baburaj V. D, Chief Perfusionist AIMS, Kochi.
Mr. Rajeev Gupta, Senior Perfusionist, AIMS, New Delhi

1, Al and the Perfusionist , Where to and How far - Mr. PVS Prakash , Consultant Perfusionist and HOD Perfusion, Narayana Helath Bengaluru
2. TEVAR under CPB: A Case Report-Mr. Karthi Murugan, Senior Perfusionist CMC, Vellore
3. Robotic Cardiac Surgery-An Exciting Perspective -Mr Kalaimani D Senior Perfusionist, Narayana Health Bengaluru
4. RV Dysfunction in ECMO-Dr. Sanjay 0. P, Senior Consultant and Head Adult Intensive Care, Narayana Health, Bengaluru
5. Discussion

10:15 AM

TEA BREAK

10:15 am-10:30 am

10:30 AM

Inaugural Session

10:30am to 11:30am

1, Lamp Lighting
2, Welcome Address - Mr. Subhash Ramachandran, Chief Perfusionist, Metromed International Cardiac Centre, Kozhikode.
3,lnnagural Address -Mr. Rajendra Kokane , Hon President ISECT
Felicitation of Dr. V. Nandakumar, Chief Cardiac Surgeon, Metromed International Cardiac Centre, Kozhikode, on the completion of 50 years of distinguished service in Cardiac Surgery.
4, Guest of Honour - Monsoon Perfusion Summit Oration Lecture - E- CPR - Challenges and future in India Dr. Suresh G Nair, Senior Lead Consultant , Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Aster Medcity, Kochi.
5, Facilitation Speech - Mr. Loknath Tiwari Hon. General Secretary ISECT
6, Vote of Thanks – Ms. Saritha T. K, Head of Perfusion Services, Aster Medcity, Kochi

11:30 AM

Session 2

11:30am to 1:00pm (20 minutes each)

Moderator:
Ms. Thasleem, Senior Perfusionist, Sri Chithira Institute of Medical Sciences, Thiruvananthapuram
Chairpersons:
Dr. Dipin U R, Consultant Cardiac Anesthesiologist Rajagiri hospital, Aluva
Dr. Sujith, Senior Consultant Cardiac Surgeon and HOD, Lakeshore Hospital, Kochi

1, Review of Del Nido Cardioplegia - Dr. George Valooran , Senior Consultant
2, Comparative outcomes of ON PUMP, PUMP Assisted Beating heart without cross-clamp and OFF PUMP Coronary artery bypass grafting: Which technique best serves the patient? - Dr. Asok Jayaraj, Senior Consultant and HOD Cardiac Anesthesialogy, Metromed International Cardiac Centre, Kozhikode
3, Echocardiography during Mechanical Circulatory Assist -Dr. Manjusha Pillai, Consultant Cardiac Anesthesiology, Govt. Medical College Kottayam
4, Discussion

1:00 PM

LUNCH BREAK

1:00pm to 2:00pm

2:00 PM

Session 3 - Pediatric Perfusion

2:00pm-3:00pm (15 minutes each)

Moderator:
Mr. Bijender Pal Singh Bali, Chief Pediatric Perfusionist, Marengo Asia Hospital, New Delhi
Chairpersons:
Dr. Praveen Reddy, Consultant Pediatric Cardiac Surgeon, AlMS, Kochi,
Mr. Hamzakoya Karengal, Senior Pediatric Perfusionist, KIMS Hospital, Thiruvananthapuram

1, Circuit Miniaturisation - Stretching the limits - Ms. Sweta Devi, Senior Pediatric Perfusionist, Kokilaben Dhirubhai Am bani Hospital, Mumbai
2, Cyanotic Heart Disease and the Perfusionist-Mr. Rajeev Gupta, Senior Perfusionist, AIMS, New Delhi
3, Pediatric Heart Transplantation and the Perfusionist -How is it different from adults - Mr. Kalaimani D, Senior Perfusionist, Narayana Health, Bengaluru
4, Discussion

3:00 PM

Tea Break

3:00pm to 3:15pm

3:15 PM

Session 4

3:15pm to 4:15pm (10 minutes Each)

Moderator:
Mr. PVS Prakash, Consultant Perfusionist and HOD Perfusion, Narayana Health, Bengaluru
Chairpersons:
Mr. Sreeprasad P. G , Senior Perfusionist, Aster Medcity, Kochi
Mr. Girish Haridas, Chief Perfusionist and OR Manager CVTS, Aster MIMS Kozhikode

1, Hyperkalemic Cardioplegic Arrest -Case Report from Caritas -Mr. Manoj S, Chief Perfusionist, Caritas Hospital, Kottayam
2, Case report of perfusion management for MiECC - Mr. Saji , Chief Perfusionist, KIMS Thiruvananthapuram
3, CPB for Tracheal Resection Surgery- Mr. Vishnu , Senior Perfusionist, MCH Kottyam
4, Anti-Coagulation practices in ECMO-A review with insights into APLA syndrome - Ms. Jithya, Chief Perfusionist, St Gregorios Mission Hospital, Parumala
5, A Case report on ECMO transportation - Mr. Feabin, Chief Perfusionist PRS Hospital, Thiruvananthapuram
6, HIPEC-Expanding the wings - Ms. Kripa Ramesh, Clinical Perfusionist , Aster Medcity, Kochi
7, Discussion

4:30 PM

Panel Discussion – Importance of perfusion practice guidelines, Moderator:
Mr. Emmanuel Rajasingh , Chief Perfusionist, Cauvery Hospital, Chennai
Chairpersons:
Mr.PVS Prakash, Mr. Rajeev Gupta,
Ms. Saritha TK, Ms. Beegum Thasleem, Mr. Bijender Pal Singh Bali, Mr. Baburaj VD

4:30pm to 5:00pm

5:00 PM

National Anthem