Emergency Response Updates - Managing Anaesthetic Anaphylaxis & Anaphylaxis-like Emergencies

Course Code: ERU 170521

Cost: $1430 per anaesthetist

$330 per nurse / technician

Target Audience

Consultant anaesthetists and provisional fellows 

CPD 

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

• Anaphylaxis

• 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 anaphylaxis and anaphylaxis-like presentations while simultaneously developing generic crisis management skills applicable to emergency situations in anaesthetic practice.

 Topics covered  

1. Recognition and initial management of anaphylaxis cases

2. Differential diagnoses and other considerations in refractory anaphylaxis presentations

3. Human factors and the application of Crisis Resource Management principles during management of these events

4. An update on CPR, Advanced Life Support and dysrhymia management

Training Methods 

• Immersive scenarios with reflective debriefing 

• Hands-on Skills Workshops 

• Pause & discuss scenarios

• Video and case-based learning exercises

Maximum Participants 

Maximum eight doctors per course.  

Location

Sydney Clinical Skills & Simulation Centre

Course Duration

1 day course 08:00 - 1700

Course Co-ordinator

Dr Adam Rehak MBBS FANZCA