Temporary Cardiac Pacing
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Course
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Methodology
Inhouse
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Class hours
8h
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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
Introduction:
A comprehensive course covering practical and knowledge based aspects of temporary cardiac pacing. The course will consist of lectures complimented by ‘hands on’ practical workshops.
Unrivalled in the UK, this course will provide a unique opportunity to acquire the knowledge and practical skills required for many aspects of higher specialist training in cardiology. It is also an absolute must for those intending to do hospital medicine at Registrar level.
Who will benefit
- F2 - ST5s with a career interest in GIM/Acute Medicine
- SHOs about to start a Cardiology StR rotation, LAT, or Clinical Fellow post.
- Junior Cardiology StRs (StR3/4)
- Cath-lab staff (cardiac physiologists/nurses/radiographers).
You will get to grips with aspects of temporary pacing which are traditionally poorly taught, as well as giving you an opportunity to get some great tips on lead manipulation in difficult cases.
Comprehensive lectures on the practical aspects of:
- Vascular access
- Principles of pacing
- Temporary Lead positioning
- Complications and their managment
Practical Workshops on:
- Equipment preparation
- Femoral & RIJ access on anatomically realistic mannequins
- Temporary pacing - troubleshooting
Temporary Cardiac Pacing