Fibreoptics and Rescue Techniques

2012 Programme (Provisional)

09.00 - 09.20 Registration & Introduction

09.20 - 09.50 Rescue Techniques - Dr. Suzie Thomson

09.50 - 10.20 Fibreoptic Intubation - An Introduction - Dr. Kevin O'Hare

10.20 – 10.45 Coffee

10.45 - 12.45 Workstations A-D
A - Fibreoptic Technique and Oral Intubation
B - Nasal Fibreoptic Intubation and Aids
C - Cricothyroidotomy
D - Local Anaesthesia and Anatomy of the Airway

12.45 - 13.30 Lunch

13.30 - 15.30 Workstations E - H
E - Jet Ventilation
F - Intubating Laryngeal Masks
G - Rescue Techniques - LMA and the Aintree catheter
H - Videolaryngoscopy

15.30 Coffee

15.30 - 16.30 Case Scenarios / NAP4 discussion