AFTERNOON WORKSHOPS

N.B. Workshops will be presented 3 times.  Topics B to E have space limited to 20-25 persons per session.

Topic A - Airway: limit 12 persons per session.  Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.  When completing the registration form, indicate your choices in order of preference from 1 to 5.

WORKSHOP TOPICS

A.    The Difficult Airway - Application of New Technology
             Paul Connelly, MD / Patrick Sullivan , MD
             Location:Salon MacDonald (Mezzanine)

A hands-on worshop with training to use new airway aids such as the intubating LMA, the lighted stylet, the Bullard laryngoscope.  Case scenarios for discussion as well. (Note limit: 4 stations x 3 persons = 12)

B.    Obstetrical Anesthesia: Pearls and Pitfalls
             Catherine Gallant, MD
             Location:Salon Palladian (Mezzanine)

Review: current techniques of ambulatory anesthesia for obstetrics; epidural analgesia and low MW heparin; the use of nitrates in uterine hyperstimulation

C.    Malignant Hyperthermia
             Gordon Reid, MD
             Location:Salon L’Orangerie (Mezzanine)

Review changing concepts of MH etiology and management.

D.    ACLS Update
             Gregory Murphy, MD
             Location: Drawing Room (AM Lecture Room)

To become familiar with the new ACLS protocols and understand the differences from previous protocols; gain some understanding of how the changes have come about.

E.    Continuous Peripheral Nerve Block Catheters
             Desiree Persaud, MD / Anne Lui, MD
             Location:Salon Burgundy (Mezzanine)

Review indications for continuous peripheral nerve blockade; review relevant pertinent anatomy; examine a variety of equipment essentials for continuous plexus catheters.

Anesthesia Simulation Sessions
Robert Elliott, MD / Patti Murphy, MD / Earl Wynands, MD
Special Workshop - Sunday, 11 February
08:00 - 13:30 hrs  -- Note: extra fee $150
Patient Care Simulation Centre
5th Floor, Ottawa Heart Institute - 40 Ruskin Street
     
Participate in an exciting new CME project!  Each registrant will run through a case scenario in the simulator - a complete mock-up of an OR.  Typically a case lasts 20 minutes, followed by a discussion of case objectives.  We try to make this experience enjoyable!  (Max. 4 registrants)