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Houston Citywide Conference: Mechanical Ventilation Masterclass 2026- March 17, 2026
Discover the art and science of mechanical ventilation in this immersive, hands-on course. You’ll explore the fundamentals of positive pressure breathing and master advanced ventilator management techniques to ensure patient safety and optimize outcomes. Through interactive sessions and simulation-based training, you’ll learn to interpret waveforms, configure specialized modes, troubleshoot alarms, and fine-tune settings to address patient-ventilator dyssynchrony. Gain expertise in analyzing pressure-volume loops, optimizing PEEP, monitoring transpulmonary pressure, and applying lung-protective strategies. Plus, develop practical skills in ventilator mechanics and diaphragmatic ultrasound to assess readiness for weaning. Join us at Bookout Auditorium and MITIE Lab for a transformative learning experience designed for critical care excellence.
COURSE DIRECTOR
Deepa Gotur, MD, FCCP, FCCM
Faculty
Atiya Dhala, MD, FACP, FCCM
Asma Zainab, MD
Steven Hsu, MD
Dharani Narendra, MD
Christopher Howard, MD, FCCP
FEES
| REGISTRATION TYPE | FEE |
|---|---|
| Resident / Fellow / Student | Complimentary |
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, the participant should be able to:
- Explore the fundamental principles underlying positive pressure mechanical breaths.
- Gain proficiency in administering safe mechanical ventilation by interpreting ventilator waveforms effectively.
- Develop the skills to monitor and troubleshoot ventilator alarms to ensure patient safety.
- Learn to configure advanced ventilator modes tailored to specific clinical indications.
- Acquire the ability to make precise ventilator adjustments to address patient-ventilator dyssynchrony and optimize ventilation outcomes.
- Gain comprehensive knowledge and practical skills in analyzing pressure-volume loops, assessing compliance and stress index, optimizing PEEP levels, monitoring transpulmonary pressure, understanding mechanical power and driving pressure, implementing lung-protective ventilation strategies, and applying ultra-protective ventilation techniques.
- Learn to perform Ventilator mechanics and Diaphragmatic ultrasound to assess readiness of weaning from the ventilator
Houston Citywide Conference: Mechanical Ventilation Masterclass 2026
Date: March 17th, 2026
Course Director: Dr. Deepa Bangalore Gotur
Keynote Faculty: Dr. Neil McIntyre
Faculty: Dr. Atiya Dhala. Dr. Saadia Faiz, Dr. Steven Hsu, Dr. Christopher Howard, Dr. Dharani Narendra, Dr. Adam Kley, Dr. Vincent Wang, Dr. Christopher Morgan, Dr. Asma Zainab, Dr. Prakruti Voore, Dr. Fatima Adhi, Dr. Ramesh Kesavan, Dr. Karthik Vadamalai, Dr. Mohammed Zaidan, Dr. Jairo Barrantes Perez, Dr. Joseph Nagan, Dr. Danielle O’Connell
RT faculty: Jason Bordelon, Margaret Berger, Raymond Wolff, Christopher Martinez, Hardi Patel, Shaday Smith, Amil Labor, Jacob Varghese
Course Objectives
- Explore the fundamental principles underlying positive pressure mechanical breaths.
- Gain proficiency in administering safe mechanical ventilation by interpreting ventilator waveforms effectively.
- Develop the skills to monitor and troubleshoot ventilator alarms to ensure patient safety.
- Learn to configure advanced ventilator modes tailored to specific clinical indications.
- Acquire the ability to make precise ventilator adjustments to address patient-ventilator dyssynchrony and optimize ventilation outcomes.
- Gain comprehensive knowledge and practical skills in analyzing pressure-volume loops, assessing compliance and stress index, optimizing PEEP levels, monitoring transpulmonary pressure, understanding mechanical power and driving pressure, implementing lung-protective ventilation strategies, and applying ultra-protective ventilation techniques.
- Learn to perform Ventilator mechanics and Diaphragmatic ultrasound to assess readiness of weaning from the ventilator
Location: Bookout Auditorium and MITIE Lab HMRI Floor 5
Registration and breakfast: 7:00 am
Introduction to the course and pre-test: 7:30 am to 7:45 am
7:45 am to 9:15 am – All trainees will be in station 1: Basics.
9:15 am to 11:00 am – sessions
9:15 am to 9:30 am – Advanced Modes: Dr. Asma Zainab
9:30 am to 9:45 am – Pressure and EIT: Dr. Atiya Dhala
9:45 am to 10:00 am- Dyssnchrony : Dr. Steven Hsu
10:00 am to 10:15 am – Ventilator Weaning strategies: Dr. Dharani Narendra
10:15 am to 10:30 am– Diaphragmatic ultrasound: Dr. Fatima Adhi
10:30 am to 10:45 am – Closed Loop Ventilation: Dr. Christopher Howard
10:45 am to 11 am - Break
Location: MITIE, Research Institute, 5th Floor
11:00 am to 11:45 am – Rotation to stations based on assigned groups.
11:45 am to 12:30 am – Rotation to stations based on assigned groups.
12:30 am to 1:00 pm – Lunch break
1:00 pm to 1:45 pm - Rotation to stations based on assigned groups.
1:45 pm to 2:30 pm - Rotation to stations based on assigned groups.
2:30 pm to 3:15pm – Rotation to stations based on assigned groups.
3:15 pm to 3:45 pm - break
3:45 pm to 4:30 pm – Rotation to stations based on assigned groups
4:30 pm to 5:15 pm – Rotation to stations based on assigned groups
5:15 pm to 5:30 pm - Closing remarks and post-test
Duration: 1.5 hours in Primary station and 45 min per station for 1,2,3,4,5,6,7
Primary Station: Basics (Bookout Auditorium) | Station 1: Dysynchrony (Sim room) |
Basics of safe Mechanical ventilation Simulation with Michigan lung
Faculty: Dr. Neil MacIntyre Margaret Berger | Patient-ventilator dysynchrony Simulation with Sim Man
Faculty: Dr. Steven Hsu Dr. Neil MacIntyre Dr. Christopher Morgan Christopher Martinez RT Ingmar / Laerdal |
Station 2: Pressure and Power (OR) | Station 3: Modes (OR) |
Airway Pressures and Compliance Simulation with live porcine model
Faculty Dr. Atiya Dhala Dr. Saadia Faiz Dr. Jairo Barrantes Perez RT faculty: Raymond Wolff Timpel educators | Advanced Modes of mechanical ventilation Simulation with sim man model
Faculty Dr. Asma Zainab Dr. Prakruti Voore Dr. Vincent Wang RT Faculty: Hardy Patel RT Ingmar/Laerdal Hamilton educator |
Station 4: Ventilator weaning (Sim Room) | Station 5: Diaphragmatic Ultrasound (Classroom) |
Managing ventilator weaning based on current guidelines Simulation on Michigan lung
Faculty: Dr. Dharani Dr. Adam Kley RT Faculty: Shaday Smith Amil Labor RT
| Perform diaphragmatic ultrasound to assess readiness for ventilator weaning
Faculty: Dr. Fatima Adhi Dr. Muhammed Zaidan Mindray contact GE contact GE Venue model |
Station 6: Closed-Loop Ventilation (Classroom) | Station 7: Esophageal Balloon Placement (Partial task room) |
Understand the Physiological Principles of Adaptive support ventilation, setup and initiation of the mode, and trouble shoot common problems Set up and initiate ASV on a ventilator for a simulated patient. Interpret waveforms to assess patient-ventilator interaction. Adjust ASV settings to optimize ventilation based on patient needs. Faculty: Dr. Chris Howard Ramesh Kesavan Dr. Karthik Vadamalai RT faculty: Afroz Ali Getinge representative Mr. Marty Partida Margaret Berger | Place an esophageal balloon for measuring trans-pulmonary pressure on a simulator Correctly insert an esophageal balloon Confirm placement using pressure waveform analysis Interpret esophageal pressure tracings for accuracy Troubleshoot common issues. Faculty: Dr. Joseph Nagan Dr. Danielle O’Connell RT faculty: Jacob Varghese
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In-person attendance will be held in the Houston Methodist Research Institute, 6670 Bertner Avenue, Houston, Texas 77030.
Virtual information will be provided to registered learners.
COURSE DIRECTORS | |||
Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine Weill Cornell Medical College Program Director, Pulmonary Diseases and Critical Care Medicine Fellowship Houston Methodist Hospital Adjunct Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine Texas A&M University
Dr. Neil McIntyre
Dr. Atiya Dhala, Dr. Steven Hsu, Dr. Christopher Howard, Dr. Dharani Narendra, Dr. Adam Kley, Dr. Vincent Wang, Dr. Christopher Morgan, Dr. Asma Zainab, Dr. Prakruti Voore, Dr. Fatima Adhi, Dr. Ramesh Kesavan, Dr. Mohammed Zaidan, Dr. Jairo Barrantes Perez, Dr. Joseph Nagan, Dr. Danielle O’Connell
Jason Bordelon, Margaret Berger, Raymond Wolff, Christopher Martinez, Hardi Patel, Shaday Smith, Amil Labor, Jacob Varghese |
Available Credit
- 7.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Houston Methodist is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Houston Methodist designates this Live activity for a maximum of 7.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 7.50 Attendance
REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS
- STEP 1 - Choose the activity format you would like to attend (In-Person or Virtual) by selecting the checkbox next to the activity and clicking the "Enroll" button.
- STEP 2 - Once enrolled, click the link of the activity format for which you enrolled (the Status should say "In progress") and then click the "Take Course" button to begin the activity.
FEES
| REGISTRATION TYPE | FEE |
|---|---|
| Resident / Fellow / Student | Complimentary |
* In compliance with HM’s policy on Physician Non-Monetary Compensation regarding “Stark Law,” private physicians who reside and/or practice medicine within the Greater Houston Area are required to pay the full Fair Market Value registration fee.