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February 28 @ 8:00 am – 5:30 pm GMT
This course is designed to help emergency physicians deliver exceptional advanced airway management and administer emergency anaesthetics as part of resuscitating patients in the Emergency Department (ED).
Through this programme, you’ll refine your existing skills in laryngoscopy and intubation while also gaining knowledge of cutting-edge techniques for emergency anaesthesia in the resus room.
Course Format and Structure
The course offers a flexible blended learning approach, allowing you to complete the eLearning portion at your convenience. This is followed by a full-day, in-person session led by clinicians with extensive expertise in emergency intubation and medical education. The face-to-face component not only enhances practical learning but also provides opportunities for networking, finding mentors, and fostering professional collaborations, including potential research partnerships.
Course Details
- Start Date: 28 February 2025
- Delivery: Blended (eLearning + in-person session: 08:00–17:30)
- Fee: £380
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Who Should Attend?
This programme is tailored for emergency physicians working in EDs or prehospital settings who already possess basic laryngoscopy and airway management skills. It will expand your capabilities and deepen your understanding in line with the latest evidence-based practices and international guidelines, including those from the European Society of Emergency Medicine.
The course is ideal for emergency physicians practising in Wales, across the UK, or internationally.
What You’ll Learn
The curriculum aligns with the Royal College of Emergency Medicine and European Society of Emergency Medicine recommendations for emergency airway management. Key areas of focus include:
- Rapid Sequence Induction (RSI) and Delayed Sequence Induction (DSI): Selecting the most appropriate drugs
- Managing the Contaminated Airway: Mastering the SALAD (Suction-Assisted Laryngoscopy and Airway Decontamination) technique
- Hyperangulated Blades in Laryngoscopy: When and how to use them effectively
- Airway Management During Cardiac Arrest
- Mechanical Ventilation and Post-Intubation Sedation
- Optimisation Techniques: Ensuring the best conditions before and during laryngoscopy
Benefits of Attending
You’ll be trained by seasoned emergency physicians with extensive experience in both hospital and prehospital emergency intubation and advanced airway management. The knowledge and techniques you acquire will empower you to provide top-tier care to patients in resus rooms and beyond.
Additionally, the in-person session creates valuable opportunities to:
- Build a professional network
- Establish mentorships
- Engage in collaborative projects or research to further develop your skills
Take this opportunity to enhance your practice and stay at the forefront of emergency medicine.
