Obstetric emergencies - essential skills for the occasional obstetric anaesthetist

Course Code: 291121

Cost: $1430 incl GST per anaesthetist / GP anaesthetist

         $715 incl GST per trainee

         $330 incl GST per anaesthetic nurse / technician

Target Audience

Consultant anaesthetists, provisional fellows, advanced trainees, GPs with advanced specialist training in anaesthesis, experienced anaesthetic nurses and technicians

CPD

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 16 CPD points (8 hours) in the “Knowledge & Skills/Short Courses” category

Description

Aims

This course aims to update the participants knowledge and skills in the management of obstetric anaesthetic emergencies while also developing general crisis management skills applicable to across all emergency situations. Skills specific to the delivery of safe obstetric anaesthesia will also be addressed.

Instructors

The course will be facilitated by a combination of experienced obstetric anaesthetists and instructors with expertise in simulation and crisis management.

Topics covered:-

1.  Current evidence-based or best practice in obstetric anaesthesia

2.  Management of critical events, such as:-

·  Difficult airway

·  High neuraxial block/total spinal

·  Maternal haemorrhage

·  Pre-eclampsia and eclampsia

·  Amniotic fluid embolus

·  Neonatal and maternal resuscitation

3.  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.

Location

Sydney Clinical Skills & Simulation Centre

Course Duration

1 day course 0745 - 1700

Course Co-ordinator

Dr Adam Rehak MBBS FANZCA