Paediatric Emergencies: Essential Skills for the Occasional Paediatric Anaesthetist
Clinical Training
Anaesthesia
Target Audience
Advanced trainees, provisional fellows and consultant anaesthetists
Experienced anaesthetic nurses / technicians (Anaesthetists are encouraged to attend with a nurse from their place of work)
Pre-requisites
Nil
Course Coordinator
Dr Phil Cheung FANZCA
Price
$1500 per anaesthetist
$750 per trainee
$345 per anaesthetic nurse / technician
Duration
1 day
Dates
March 1, 2024
June 21, 2024
November 8, 2024
Maximum Participants
CPD allowances
Maximum 12 particpants per course
The course is a recognised emergency response activity in ANZCA’s CPD program: Cardiac Arrest
The course also provides 16 CPD points (8 hours) in the “Knowledge & Skills/Short Courses” category
Course Description
Aims
This course aims to update the participants knowledge of, and ability to, manage a variety of emergencies in paediatric anaesthesia while simultaneously developing general crisis management skills applicable to emergency situations across all areas of anaesthetic practice. Skills and knowledge essential for the safe delivery of paediatric anaesthesia will also be addressed.
Instructors
The course will be facilitated by a combination of experienced paediatric anaesthetists and instructors with expertise in simulation and crisis management
Topics covered:-
1. The paediatric airway and management of laryngospasm and bronchospasm
2. Recognition and initial management of intraoperative crises such as anaphylaxis and malignant hyperthermia
3. Paediatric basic and advanced lifesupport
4. Human factors and the application of crisis management principles during paediatric emergencies
Training Methods
Immersive scenarios with reflective debriefing
Hands-on Skills Workshops
Pause & discuss scenarios
Video and case-based learning exercises