Cost

$1430 (Incl. GST) per anaesthetist

$715 (Incl GST) per trainee

$330 (Excluding GST) per anaesthetic nurse/technician

Free of charge RNSH anaesthetic nurses

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)

CPD

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

Description

Aims

This course aims to update the participants knowledge of, and ability to, manage a variety of emergencies in neuro-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 neuro-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. Advanced life support in the context of the neurosurgical patient

2. Management of raised intra-cranial pressure and the unstable C-spine

3. Recognition and initial management of a range of intraoperative neuro-anaesthetic crises

4. Human factors and the application of crisis 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

Maximum Participants

Maximum 12 participants per course.

Course Duration

1 day course (0800 – 1700 hours)

Course Dates 2021

27th July

Course Co-ordinator

Dr Adam Rehak MBBS FANZCA