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Concurrent

A.S. Laerdal Memorial Lecture: The Evolution of the Critical Care Resuscitation Unit and the Marathon to Bring Timely Care to Patients

Tuesday, March 24, 2026
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM Central Time
Location: W179

    Concurrent Session Moderator(s)

  • Ryan Maves, MD, FCCM (he/him/his)

    Wake Forest University Health Sciences, North Carolina

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    • Concurrent Session Faculty(s)

  • Quincy Tran, MD, PhD

    University of Maryland Medical Center, R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, Maryland

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Timely access to critical care can mean the difference between life and death for patients with complex, rapidly evolving conditions. Speakers will explore the origins and evolution of the critical care resuscitation unit (CCRU) and similar units, which were designed to bridge gaps in care delivery and expedite transfers for critically ill patients. Attendees will gain insight into the clinical challenges that prompted the creation of CCRUs, examine the measurable benefits they provide to patients and healthcare institutions, and explore the barriers and future directions that will shape their continued development.

Learning Objectives:

  • Describe the clinical background that prompted the creation of critical care resuscitation units (CCRUs) and other resuscitation units
  • Examine the tangible benefits that CCRUs and other resuscitation units provide for patients and institutions
  • Highlight current barriers, issues, and future directions for CCRUs