USS Guided Vascular Access and Care of the Critically Ill
Postgraduate
In London
Description
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Type
Postgraduate
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Methodology
Inhouse
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Location
London
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Duration
1 Day
A comprehensive course covering all practical and knowledge based aspects of central line access. Also comprehensively covers arterial and PICC lines. The course will consist of lectures complimented by ‘hands on' practical workshops. The course also covers how to use invasive monitoring in the management of critically unwell patients with case scenarios. Unrivalled in the UK, this course will provide a unique opportunity to acquire the knowledge and practical skills required for safe vascular access and care of the critically ill patient. Suitable for: StRs, ST1-2, FY1-2 & clinical fellows in: > General medicine & sub-specialties > A&E, Critical Care, & Cardiology - Anyone interested in improving their practical skills and knowledge base in care of the critically ill.
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Start date
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Teachers and trainers (4)
Amir Zaidi
Consultant Cardiologist
Omar Asghar
Cardiology SpR
Sajad Hayat
Cardiology SpR
Sohail Khan
Cardiology SpR
Course programme
Course review:
- 09:00 REGISTRATION LECTURES ON PRACTICAL ASPECTS OF PERFORMING PROCEDURE
- 09:30 General advice on performing practical procedures
- 09:35 Femoral line insertion
- 09:45 RIJ line insertion
- 09:55 PICC line insertion
- 10:05 Radial arterial line insertion
- 10:15 Ultrasound guided access
- 10:30 Complications
- 10:40 Indications for invasive monitoring
- 10:50 COFFEE BREAK
- Managing the HDU patient: Case based approach – each case indicates what role invasive monitoring plays – parameters to aim for, waveforms, and type of inotrope to choose.
- 11:10 Sepsis – Symptoms, clinical signs, investigations & management
- 11:25 Cardiogenic Shock - Symptoms, clinical signs, investigations & management
- 11:40Volume loss/trauma - Symptoms, clinical signs, investigations & management
- 11:55 Type B Aortic Dissection - Symptoms, clinical signs, investigations & management
- 12:10 Respiratory distress – LVF & COPD – NIPPV - Symptoms, clinical signs, investigations & management
- 12:30 Acute Renal Failure - Symptoms, clinical signs, investigations & management
- 12:45 When to involve ITU & How to make a successful referral
- 12:55 LUNCH BREAK
- 13:45 PRACTICAL WORKSHOPS
- Station 1 Femoral Vein Access (30 min)
- Station 2 Internal Jugular Access (30 min)
- Station 3 PICC Line Insertion (30 min)
- Station 4 Radial Arterial Line (30 min)
- Station 5 Ultrasound equipment (30 min)
- Station 6 NIPPV (30 min)
- 16:45 Closing remarks and certificates
USS Guided Vascular Access and Care of the Critically Ill