Nordic ECLS Summit 2026

We are happy to invite you to the fifth edition of the Nordic ECLS Summit

The fifth edition of the Nordic ECLS Summit will take place on October 20th, 2026 in Copenhagen. This year’s summit is not only focusing on ECPR, but ECLS in general.  

Engage with Nordic experts and colleagues, and expand your knowledge, together we will explore the latest scientific advancements in ECLS.

The meeting has been designed to allow for a day trip.
It is free of charge and includes coffee breaks, lunch and snacks.
Please note that seats are limited.

Program       

08:00 Welcome, Purpose & Agenda - Michael Juul Möller, Getinge 

08:15 ECMO follow up with data and cases from our ECMO outpatient clinic - Anne Langvad and Rikke Engelbrecht Clemmensen, Rigshospitalet 

08:55 Q&A

09:05 Long-term outcome (cognition, anxiety, depression, fatigue, life satisfaction) after ECPR - Dr. Bengt Redfors and Dr. Anna Henningsson, Salhgrenska

09:35 Open discussion regarding outcome 

09:45 Coffee break

10:05 Follow up ECPR - Dr. Martin Bruun Madsen, Rigshospitalet 

10:45 Q&A

10:50 Outreach ECPR - Dr. Dinis Miranda, Netherlands 

11:30 Q&A

11:40 Life after ECMO, get to meet the persons behind a successful treatment - Dr. Björn Frenckner and Ricky Rasenius

12.10 Lunch

13:10 Challenges with transportation of ECMO in Norway - Dr. Per Bredmose, Air Ambulance Department, Oslo

13:40 Q&A

13:45 Cannulation alternatives and ECMO strategies - Dr. Vegard Ellensen, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen 

14:15 Q&A

14:20 ECPR in rural setting - mission impossible? - Dr. Sanna Pohjanpaju, Joensuu

14:50 Q&A

14:55 Coffee break

15:15 How to shorten the time and refine prior to eCPR - Dr. Thomas Dolven, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen

15:45 Open discussion 

16:10 Conclusion and Good Bye​

This event is creditable for EBCP points