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9th Update for the
General Anaesthetist
The practical, two-day comprehensive and intensive update on core
topics and what’s new for Consultant and Career Grade Anaesthetists,
organised by Infomed Research and Training, on Thursday 25
and Friday 26 June 2015, at Health Education England,
Stewart House, 32 Russell Square, London WC1B 5DN
Approval sought
from RCoA for
10 CPD credits
ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
 Lectures by a multidisciplinary Faculty of leading anaesthetists and other specialists
 A practical focus on enhancing knowledge in Anaesthesia and other disciplines that impact on it
 All sessions are pitched at a level suitable for the busy hands-on Consultant Anaesthetist
AN UPDATE ON CORE TOPICS SUCH AS:
 Assessment and Management of Major Trauma  Imaging
 Care of the Surgical Patient  Cardiology/Vascular Update
 Evaluating Cardiac Risk in Non-Cardiac Surgery Anaesthesia
 Patient Transport  Orthopaedic Anaesthesia  Obesity
 Peri-operative Fluid Management  Paediatric Anaesthesia
 Haemostasis and Thrombosis Issues  Obstetrics Update
 Medico-Legal Update  Anaesthesia for the over 75  Sedation
WHAT DELEGATES SAID ABOUT THE PREVIOUS UPDATES
 “Excellent speakers, well delivered lectures, clarity and diversity of talks”
 “Great variety over two days – topics all vital and practical”
 “Excellent way to cover topics for revalidation – well pitched talks”
 “Quick efficient update – concise and practical ”
 “Pitched at exactly the right level for me”
 “Comprehensive coverage of topics relevant to our day to day clinical practice”
 “All very informative, and with practical usefulness – real up to date. And stuck to time – well done!!”
 “Broad range of topics, excellent content, answers to many of my questions in my daily practice.”
Course Director and Associate Advisor: Dr Fred Sage, Consultant in Anaesthesia, East Surrey Hospital
FACULTY OF LEADING CONSULTANTS INCLUDING
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Dr Peter A. Oakley, Consultant in Anaesthesia and Critical Care, University Hospital of North Staffordshire
Dr Lionel Davis, Consultant Anaesthetist, Homerton University Hospital, London
Dr Michael Greenway, Consultant in Anaesthesia and Critical Care, University Hospital of North Staffordshire
Dr Elizabeth Dick, Consultant Radiologist and Honorary Senior Lecturer, St Mary's Hospital, London
Dr John Barcroft, Consultant Anaesthetist, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore
Dr Youssef Sorour, Consultant Haematologist, Doncaster and Bassetlaw Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Dr James Eldridge, Consultant Anaesthetist, Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust
Dr Rob Stephens, Consultant in Anaesthesia, UCLH, and Hon Senior Lecturer, UCL
Dr Chris Edge, Consultant Anaesthetist, Royal Berkshire Hospital
Dr Dan Bromage, Cardiologist, Barts Health NHS Trust
Dr Richard J Telford, Consultant Anaesthetist, Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital
Dr Sara-Catrin Cook, Consultant in Intensive Care and Anaesthesia, Royal Gwent Hospital
Dr Rhona Siegmeth, Medico-legal Adviser, MDU Services Limited
9th Update for the General Anaesthetist
on Thursday 25 and Friday 26 June 2015, at Health Education England, Stewart House, 32 Russell Square, London WC1B 5DN
13.00 – 13.40 Lunch
DAY 1: THU 25 JUNE 2015
13.40 – 14.20
08.45 – 09.30 Registration
Paediatrics Update
09.30 – 09.40 Welcome and introduction
09.40 – 10.20
(2A07, 2A12)
Cardiology/Vascular Update
Types of stents
Clopidogrel
Risk MR – when stopping
Risk of surgery bleeding
New generation of pacemakers
Cardio pharmacology update
10.20 – 11.00
14.20 – 15.10
(2A03)
Dr Rob Stephens, Consultant in Anaesthesia, UCLH,
and Hon Senior Lecturer, UCL
Priorities in pre-op cardiac assessment
Periop beta blockade – who, what, how and when?
Is echocardiography useful?
CPx testing
11.00 – 11.20
Cardio Q&A with both lecturers
11.20 – 11.40 Tea and coffee break
11.40 – 12.20
(2A02)
Assessment and
Management of Major Trauma
Dr Peter A. Oakley,
Consultant in Anaesthesia and Critical Care,
University Hospital of North Staffordshire (TBC)
 Clearing the spine; spinal cord injuries
 Managing the bleeding: acute blood loss; cell savers;
shock packs; crystalloids vs colloids
 Pelvic fractures – stabilisation; bleeding
 Thermal injury and burns
12.20 – 13.00
(3A08)
Orthopaedic Anaesthesia Update
Evaluating Cardiac Risk
in Non-Cardiac Surgery Anaesthesia
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Dr Lionel Davis,
Consultant Anaesthetist,
Homerton University Hospital, London
 Perioperative care
 Assessment and management of the critically ill child
Dr Dan Bromage,
Cardiologist, Barts Health NHS Trust
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(2D01, 2D02)
(2A11)
Patient Transport Skills
Dr Michael Greenway, Consultant in Anaesthesia and
Critical Care, University Hospital of North Staffordshire
 Trauma?
 Essential knowledge from collapse to retrieval
 Logistical and practical aspects
 Preparing the patient for transport, minimum
requirements
 Resuscitation
Dr John Barcroft,
Consultant Anaesthetist, Royal National Orthopaedic
Hospital, Stanmore
 Anaesthesia for joint replacements
 Anaesthesia for hip fractures
 Regional anaesthesia
 Pain management
15.10 – 15.30 Tea and coffee break
15.30 – 16.20
(2A05)
Peri-operative Haemostasis and
Thrombosis Issues
Dr Youssef Sorour,
Consultant Haematologist,
Doncaster and Bassetlaw Hospitals
NHS Foundation Trust
 Pre-operative coagulation screens
 Perioperative anticoagulation
 Massive transfusion
16.20 – 17.10
(2A05)
Update on
Peri-operative Fluid Management
Consultant Anaesthetist, name to be confirmed
 How much to give and what to give and when
 Evaluating insensible losses
 Fluid administration in ERAS
(enhanced recovery after surgery)
 Controlling perioperative glycaemic levels
 Drugs and fluids in diabetic patients
17.10
Close
9th Update for the General Anaesthetist
on Thursday 25 and Friday 26 June 2015, at Health Education England, Stewart House, 32 Russell Square, London WC1B 5DN
14.20 – 15.10
DAY 2: FRI 26 JUNE 2015
(2A03, 2A07)
Obesity – A Widespread Challenge
08.40 – 09.10 Registration and introduction
Dr Lionel Davis,
Consultant Anaesthetist,
Homerton University Hospital, London
 Operating theatre: bariatric surgery;
09.10 – 10.10
(2A03, 2A04)
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Care of the Surgical Patient
Dr Sara-Catrin Cook,
Consultant in Intensive Care and Anaesthesia,
Royal Gwent Hospital, Newport
any other surgery
Labour ward
Intensive care
Managing the equipment challenges
Obesity, lipids and diabetes
 Perioperative assessment and preparation
 Advanced monitoring
 Developments in the care of high risk patients
15.10 – 15.20 Tea and coffee break
10.10 – 11.10
(2A12)
Developments in
Radiology for the Busy Anaesthetist
15.20 – 16.00
Dr Elizabeth Dick,
Consultant Radiologist and Honorary Senior Lecturer,
St Mary's Hospital, London
 Trauma radiology
 Heart failure – CXR and CT interpretations
 Appearances and position of all lines and tubes
 Signs of Px, Hx and haemopx on supine CXRs
 Collapse and atelectasis
 When normal, pitfalls and commonly missed things
Dr Chris Edge,
Consultant Anaesthetist,
Royal Berkshire Hospital
(2A03)
Anaesthesia for the over 75
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Post ops cognitive impairment
Morbidity and mortality
GA or not to GA
Multiple comorbidities and assessment of risk
Multidisciplinary approach?
11.10 – 11.40 Tea and coffee break
16.00 – 17.00
11.40 – 12.30
(2B01, 2B05)
Obstetrics Update
Dr Rhona Siegmeth,
Medico - legal Adviser,
MDU Services Limited (TBC)
 Update on consent
 Update on mental capacity
 Case scenarios and lessons to be learned
 Analgesia for labour
 Managing complications
and emergencies
 Haemorrhage
Lunch
13.30 – 14.20
Update on Sedation Techniques
Dr Richard J Telford,
Consultant Anaesthetist,
Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital
 Optimising pain relief
 Rescue techniques
 Special situations – ICU, ED, radiology
Medico-legal Update
(inc. extended Q&A and discussion)
Dr James Eldridge,
Consultant Anaesthetist,
Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust
12.30 – 13.30
(1F01, 1F02)
17.00
(2A10)
Close
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9th Update for the General Anaesthetist
The practical, comprehensive and intensive
two-day national conference for busy, hands-on
Consultant and Career Grade Anaesthetists
organised by Infomed Research and Training,
on Thursday 25 and Friday 26 June 2015
at the Events Centre, Health Education England,
Stewart House, 32 Russell Square, London WC1B 5DN
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