Important information about COVID-19

We are following NSW Health social distancing requirements in all our courses. For some programs this means reduced numbers of participants, or changes to timetables.  

Target Audience

Consultant anaesthetists and advanced trainees

Pre-requisites

Consultant / GP anaesthetist or provisional fellow

Anaesthetic nurses

CPD allowances

Course Coordinator

Dr Adam Rehak

Price

$1430 per anaesthetist

$330 per anaesthetic nurse / technician

Duration

1 day

Maximum Participants

Maximum 12 participants

Dates

June 21st, 2021

November 29th, 2021

The course is a recognised emergency response activity in ANZCA’s CPD program with the following recognition codes:-

· Cardiac Arrest – ER-17-CA-073

· Major Haemorrhage – ER-17-MH-029

The course also provides 8 CPD points (4 hours) in the “Knowledge & Skills/Short Courses” category

Course Description

Aims

This course aims to update the participants’ knowledge and skills in the management of obstetric anaesthetic emergencies while also developing generic crisis management skills applicable to these emergency situations.

Topics covered

1. Assessment of maternal risk

2. Planning anaesthetic management

3. Management of critical events, such as:-
   Pain during LCSC under neuraxial block
   Difficult airway
   High neuraxial block/total spinal
   Maternal haemorrhage
   Pre-eclampsia and eclampsia
   Amniotic fluid embolism
   Cardiac arrest

4. Human factors and the application of Crisis Resource Management principles to prevent and manage these events

Training Methods

• Immersive scenarios with reflective debriefing

• Hands-on Skills Workshops

• Pause & discuss scenarios

• Video and case-based learning exercises