Dr. Viviane Zotzmann | Intensive Care Medicine | Best Researcher Award

Ortenau Klinikum Offenburg-Kehl, Germany.

PD Dr. med. Viviane Zotzmann is a Senior Consultant for Intensive Care Medicine at Ortenau Klinikum, specializing in internal medicine and cardiology with additional expertise in emergency and intensive care medicine. She has trained in both municipal hospitals and the University Hospital of Freiburg. Dr. Zotzmann is currently responsible for two intensive care units in Offenburg and Lahr. Her research focuses on ECMO therapy, with particular interest in survival predictors, quality of life, and functional outcomes post-therapy. She is an active member of professional societies such as DGK, DEGUM, DIVI, and DGIM.

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🎓 Education

Dr. Viviane Zotzmann holds a Doctor of Medicine (Dr. med.) degree from the University of Tübingen (2005). She is a board-certified specialist in Internal Medicine (2013), Cardiology (2017), and Intensive Care Medicine (2018), with further certification in Cardiovascular Intensive and Emergency Medicine (2022). In addition, she is an Advanced Life Support & Pediatric Life Support Provider (2023). Dr. Zotzmann has also completed additional training in Sonography, Emergency Medicine, and Radiation Protection.

🏥 Professional Experience

Dr. Viviane Zotzmann is a highly experienced medical professional specializing in intensive care, cardiology, and emergency medicine. She currently serves as the Head of Intensive Care Medicine at Ortenau Klinikum (2025 – Present). Previously, she held the position of Senior Consultant at Ortenau Klinikum (2023 – 2025), overseeing Cardiology, Pneumology, Angiology, Geriatrics, Intensive Care, and Thoracic Surgery.

From 2020 to 2023, Dr. Zotzmann was the Lead Physician of Medical Intensive Care Units at University Hospital Freiburg, following her role as a Specialist Physician at the same institution (2016 – 2020). Before that, she served as Senior Physician in Internal Medicine/Cardiology at Zollernalbklinikum (2014 – 2015).

Her medical journey began with specialist training in Internal Medicine & Cardiology at KKH Sigmaringen (2010 – 2014), solidifying her expertise in critical and cardiovascular care.

🔬 Research Interests

Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) therapy

Predictors of survival in VV-ECMO and VA-ECMO patients

Quality of life and mental health in post-ECMO patients

Pulmonary embolism diagnosis in ICU patients

Advanced intensive care monitoring and life-support techniques

🏆 Awards & Recognitions

Recognized contributor to ECMO research

Published in high-impact journals such as Intensive Care Medicine and Membranes (Basel)

Cited over 1,044 times with an h-index of 18

📚 Selected Publications

Quality of Life and Mental Health in COVID-ARDS Survivors After V-V ECMO Support: Results from the Freiburg ECMO Outcome Study (FEOS)
Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2025-03-24
DOI: 10.3390/jcm14072206
Contributors: Dawid L. Staudacher, Meret Felder, Markus Jäckel, Felix A. Rottmann, Alexander Supady, Xavier Bemtgen, Philipp Diehl, Tobias Wengenmayer, Viviane Zotzmann

Combining Lung Ultrasound and Wells Score for Diagnosing Pulmonary Embolism in Critically Ill COVID-19 Patients
Journal of Thrombosis and Thrombolysis, 2021-07-03
DOI: 10.1007/s11239-020-02323-0
Contributors: Viviane Zotzmann, Corinna N. Lang, Tobias Wengenmayer, Xavier Bemtgen, Bonaventura Schmid, Katharina Mueller-Peltzer, Alexander Supady, Christoph Bode, Daniel Duerschmied, Dawid L. Staudacher

Combining Lung Ultrasound and Wells Score for Diagnosing Pulmonary Embolism in Critically Ill COVID-19 Patients (Preprint)
2020-09-08
DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-70085/v1
Contributors: Viviane Zotzmann, Corinna Nadine Lang, Tobias Wengenmayer, Xavier Bemtgen, Bonaventura Schmid, Katharina Mueller-Peltzer, Alexander Supady, Christoph Bode, Daniel Duerschmied, Dawid L. Staudacher

Venoarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Decannulation Using the Novel Manta Vascular Closure Device
European Heart Journal: Acute Cardiovascular Care, 2020-05-04
DOI: 10.1177/2048872620918707
Author: V. Zotzmann

Are Subpleural Consolidations Indicators for Segmental Pulmonary Embolism in COVID-19?
Intensive Care Medicine, 2020-04-23
DOI: 10.1007/s00134-020-06044-z
Author: V. Zotzmann

Mr. Fayez Alanazi | Mental Health | Best Researcher Award

Saudi Red Crescent Authority, Saudi Arabia.

Fayez Mutairan Alanazi is an experienced emergency medical professional at the Saudi Red Crescent Authority, with over a decade in frontline medical response. He holds a Master’s degree in Risk Management and has expertise in trauma life support and major incident management. His research focuses on mental health in emergency medical services, particularly PTSD among paramedics. He has contributed to discussions on occupational stress and resilience-building programs, shaping mental health interventions for frontline responders.

🎓 Education

Fayez Mutairan Alanazi has a strong academic foundation in emergency medical services and risk management. He earned a Master’s degree in Risk Management from Midocean University (2024), equipping him with expertise in crisis response and disaster preparedness. In 2020, he completed a Higher Diploma in Health Media at Imam Mohammad bin Saud University, enhancing his communication skills in healthcare settings. His Bachelor’s degree in Emergency Medical Services from Inaya College (2017) provided him with in-depth knowledge of prehospital care. Additionally, he holds a Diploma in Emergency Medicine from Future Gate Institute (2012), which laid the foundation for his career in frontline emergency response.

💼 Experience

Fayez Mutairan Alanazi has been a dedicated Emergency Medical Services Professional at the Saudi Red Crescent Authority since 2012, with over a decade of hands-on experience in frontline medical response. His role involves providing critical prehospital care, managing major incidents, and ensuring efficient trauma life support. In addition to his medical career, he also worked as a Gym Manager for five years, where he specialized in fitness and rehabilitation programs, promoting physical well-being and injury recovery. His combined experience in emergency response and health management has strengthened his expertise in both medical intervention and preventative healthcare.

📚 Publications

Alanazi, F. M., et al. (2025). Assessing post-traumatic stress disorder among paramedics on the frontlines at the Saudi Red Crescent. European Journal of Trauma & Dissociation, 9(1), 100492. [DOI Link] (Cited by X articles)

Saudi Paramedics' Perceptions of Innovation in Prehospital Care for Trauma Patients – This study explores how paramedics in Saudi Arabia perceive and adopt new technologies and practices in trauma management, aiming to improve emergency response efficiency.(on going)

Artificial Intelligence Applications in Myocardial Infarction Diagnosis and Management: A Systematic Review with a Focus on Adoption in Saudi Arabia – This research investigates the role of AI in diagnosing and managing heart attacks, emphasizing its potential integration into Saudi Arabia’s healthcare system to improve early detection and patient outcomes.(on going)