Advanced Paediatric Intensive Care Simulator Course
For PICM and AICM trainees and others interested in paediatric critical care.
“Spot On. Good balance of appropriate lectures and simulations”
“You wouldn’t believe it if I told you how much I learned from this course. Very hands on and stimulating”
“Very good course, practically useful for a wide range of people”
To book ring 0117 3428843 or Fax 0117 3428910 or email:
Adrienne.Fitt-Williams@UHBristol.nhs.uk or James.Fraser@UHBristol.nhs.uk
Course Details
Course Dates: Tue13th - Thurs 15th July 2010
Course Fee excl. VAT £600
CEPD Points TBC
Programme
Day 1 : Stabilization and Resuscitation
Lectures
Evidence base behind current resuscitation guidelines
Anaesthetic aspects of PICU
Inotropes and fluids : do they matter?
How to critically appraise the literature
Workshops
Acid base and biochemistry
Radiology (CXR and CT scans)
Day 2 : Organ Dysfunction
Lectures
Acute Respiratory Failure
Cardiac IntensiveCare
The Brain Injured Patient
Workshops
CVVH & Interpretation of renal function tests
Neuro Intensive Care
Metabolic Emergencies
Simulator Sessions
Introduction to PediaSim
Airway management in special circumstances (head injury, epiglottis)
ARDS
Day 3 : Training and Unit Organisation
Lectures
Systemic inflammation and sepsis
Outcome Evaluation
Workshops
Cardiac arrhythmias and defibrillation
End of life decisions
Simulator Sessions
Post op cardiac problems
Traumatic brain injury
