Other Meetings of Interest
Education and Meetings
Ongoing Courses
Please view the calendar below of 1 day external courses.
June 2013
Bypass, Balloon Pumps and Circulatory Support
Date: Tuesday 11th June 2013
Location: The Royal College of Surgeons of England
Website: http://www.rcseng.ac.uk/courses/course-search/bypass-balloon-pumps-and-circulatory-support
Contact: education@rcseng.ac.uk
This highly interactive and intensive event is ideally structured to allow all participants to gain hands-on experience with the devices mentioned above. Setting-up and running a cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) circuit, as well as insertion and maintenance of the intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) will be the key components of this course for each participant. A very high ratio of faculty to participants will ensure a thorough understanding and familiarity with all topics covered.
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RCN Critical Care & In-Flight forum and Defence Nursing forum conference and exhibition
Date: Friday 14 June 2013
Location: Holiday Inn Birmingham City Centre
Contact: Laura Benfield - criticalcare@rcn.org.uk
This event will be particularly relevant to Defence Nurses, Flight Nurses, Intensive Care Nurses, Practice Educators and Nurse Specialists working in Defence and Critical Care. Registration is open to all registered nurses and other health care professionals working in NHS, MOD and Independent sectors.
The conference will:
- Explore current advances in critical care nursing
- Explore current advances in flight nursing
- Introduce a major forum workstream
- Share research undertaken by military and civilian nurses
- Share development in advanced nursing practice
FICM Advanced Critical Care Practitioners 1st National Conference
Date: 19 June 2013
Location: Royal ollege of Anaesthetists, London
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DIALYSIS 2013: A comprehensive course on dialysis and the management of patients with end stage renal failure
Date: 19-21 June 2013
Location: Sir William Wells Atrium, The Royal Free Hospital, London NW3
Contact: Pamela Fong Whitehead - pf.whitehead@ucl.ac.uk
UK Training in Emergency Airway Management (TEAM) course
Date: 13 - 14 June 2013
Location:Bath Simulation Centre, Learning & Development, Education Department, Royal United Hospital N.H.S. Trust, Combe Park, BA1 3NG.
Website: http://rcoa.ac.uk/education-and-events/uk-training-emergency-airway-management-team-course-6
The UK TEAM Course is a two day simulator-based course designed to teach the foundations of the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to safely manage the airway in an emergency situation outside the operating theatre (for example, the Emergency Department resuscitation room). The course is taught by an experienced faculty using small groups and high fidelity patient simulators. The course is aimed at doctors 3-4 years after qualification and those attending should have had at least six months experience in anaesthesia and three months experience in intensive care. It is particularly relevant for doctors intending to pursue a career in anaesthesia, critical care, emergency medicine or acute medicine.
31st International Vicenza Course on Critical Care Nephrology
Date : 11 - 14 June 2013
Location: Vicenza, Italy
Website: http://www.vicenzanephrocourses.com
The Vicenza International Courses are well renewed scientific events held in the city of Andrea Palladio. Starting in 1982, international Vicenza courses have been held regularly featuring an outstanding faculty and gathering participants from numerous countries. The themes of Critical Care Nephrology, Hemodialysis and Peritoneal Dialysis have been discussed with a 3 years rotation, leading to the most comprehensive review in the specific areas of practice and research. The 2013 edition of the course is dedicated to Critical Care Nephrology.
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Critical Care Ultrasound
Date: Thursday 13th June 2013
Location: SonoSite Education Centre Alexander House, 40A Wilbury Way, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 0AP
Website: www.sonositeeducation.co.uk
Contact: Dee Banks - dee.banks@sonosite.com
This one-day course is aimed at all critical care physicians and surgeons. The programme is suitable for those who already have some basic ultrasound experience as well as those who are new to the clinical applications of focused ultrasound at the patient bedside. The point of care (POC) application of ultrasound complements other POC diagnostic aids in helping clinicians provide more focused and appropriate care in a timely fashion.
The course is suitable for consultant and middle grade clinicians across the spectrum of specialities (Emergency Medicine, Acute Medicine, Surgery, Paediatrics and Intensive Care Medicine for children or adults).This course has been awarded 5 CME Credits from the Royal College of Emergency Medicine and FICM/RCoA 5 CPD points approved.
The Science of Consciousness in Acute Neurological Disorder
Date: 20 - 21 June 2013
Location: Palais des Congrès de Versailles, France
Website: www.VINCS.fr
The aim of this year’s conference is to exchange groundbreaking research on the biology of consciousness and consciousness disorders.
July 2013
Dates: 3rd & 4th July 2013
Venue: Institute of Education, London
CPD Credit: 10 Points (applied for)
Fees: Full 2 day rate £395/Trainees £100
Website: http://www.ebpom.org/EBPOM2013
11th Practical Introduction to Intensive Care
Date: 27th July 2013
Venue: Education Centre, UCLH
August 2013
11th World Federation of Societies of Intensive and Critical Care Medicine
Date: 28 August - 1 September 2013
Venue: International convention Centre, Durban South Africa
Website: http://www.criticalcare2013.com
Contact: Gill Slaughter - GillS@turnergroup.co.za
In 2013 South Africa will host the 11th World Federation of Societies of Intensive and Critical Care Medicine Congress, in Durban.
The theme of the 2013 Conference, "Critical Care for All", is a profoundly important issue for South Africa, the region and the entire Continent.
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September 2013
International Symposium on Critical Bleeding
Date: 2 - 3 September 2013
Location: Molkes Palace, Dronningens Tvaergade 2, 1302, Copenhagen
Website: www.iscb2013.dk
Critical bleeding remains a major cause of potentially preventable deaths. Even though the treatment paradigms have changed considerably during the last ten years, the development is ongoing and further initiatives will be introduced in the near future.
The international Symposium on Critical Bleeding (ISCB) has since 2009 been addressing this topic with internationally renowned speakers and participants from more than 27 counties taking part in interactive discussions.
32nd Annual European Society of Regional Anaesthesia Congress (ESRA 2013)
Date: 4-7
Location: Glasgow
Website: www.kenes.com/ESRA
This event will explore the latest research findings and clinical developments in Regional Anaesthesia. With over 1000 practitioners, researchers, and experts in the fields of Anaesthesia, this is your opportunity to participate and network with colleagues from all over the world in an unparalleled exchange of new and practical knowledge on Regional Anaesthesia.
Portsmouth Intensive Care Exam Revision (PINCER) Course
Date: Friday 20th September 2013
Location: Postgraduate centre, Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth, PO6 3LY
Contact: steve.mathieu@porthosp.nhs.uk
Website: http://www.wessexics.com/Wessex_ICM_Courses/PINCER_FFICM_Revision_Course/
UK Training in Emergency Airway Management (TEAM) course
Date: 26 – 27 September 2013
Location: London, RCoA
Website: http://rcoa.ac.uk/education-and-events/uk-training-emergency-airway-management-team-course-7
The UK TEAM Course is a two day simulator-based course designed to teach the foundations of the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to safely manage the airway in an emergency situation outside the operating theatre (for example, the Emergency Department resuscitation room). The course is taught by an experienced faculty using small groups and high fidelity patient simulators. The course is aimed at doctors 3-4 years after qualification and those attending should have had at least six months experience in anaesthesia and three months experience in intensive care. It is particularly relevant for doctors intending to pursue a career in anaesthesia, critical care, emergency medicine or acute medicine.
The 27th Paediatric Intensive Care Society Congress (PICS)
Date: 25-27 September 2013
Venue: Royal College of Surgeons of England
Website: http://picsmeeting.com/
Contact: Registration, Accommodation and General Enquires: pics@kenes.com
Abstract and Scientific Programme Queries: picsabstracts@kenes.com
Tel: +44 (0) 207 383 8030
October 2013
UK Training in Emergency Airway Management (TEAM) course
Date: 3 – 4 October 2013
Location: Bath Simulation Centre, Learning & Development, Education Department, Royal United Hospital N.H.S. Trust, Combe Park, BA1 3NG.
Website: http://rcoa.ac.uk/education-and-events/uk-training-emergency-airway-management-team-course-8
The UK TEAM Course is a two day simulator-based course designed to teach the foundations of the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to safely manage the airway in an emergency situation outside the operating theatre (for example, the Emergency Department resuscitation room). The course is taught by an experienced faculty using small groups and high fidelity patient simulators. The course is aimed at doctors 3-4 years after qualification and those attending should have had at least six months experience in anaesthesia and three months experience in intensive care. It is particularly relevant for doctors intending to pursue a career in anaesthesia, critical care, emergency medicine or acute medicine.
ANZICS/ACCCN Intensive Care Annual Scientific Meeting
Date: 17-19 October 2013
Location: Grand Chancellor Hotel, Davey Street, Hobart TAS 7000, Australia
Website: www.intensivecareasm.com.au/2013
The ANZICS/ACCCN Intensive Care Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) which incorporates the annual Paediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care Conference will be held at the Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart, 17-19 October 2013. For those of us associated with Critical Care Medicine and Nursing practice we know it can be both a challenging and rewarding experience. As practitioners we are involved in making life and death decisions often on the run and at times it can feel like we are walking on the somewhat 'risky' wildside of life.
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November 2013
UK Training in Emergency Airway Management (TEAM) course
Date: 5 – 6 November 2013
Venue: Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, Postgraduate Education Centre, 51 Little France Crescent, Edinburgh, EH16 4SA
Website: http://rcoa.ac.uk/education-and-events/uk-training-emergency-airway-management-team-course-9
The UK TEAM Course is a two day simulator-based course designed to teach the foundations of the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to safely manage the airway in an emergency situation outside the operating theatre (for example, the Emergency Department resuscitation room). The course is taught by an experienced faculty using small groups and high fidelity patient simulators. The course is aimed at doctors 3-4 years after qualification and those attending should have had at least six months experience in anaesthesia and three months experience in intensive care. It is particularly relevant for doctors intending to pursue a career in anaesthesia, critical care, emergency medicine or acute medicine.
Sepsis 2013: International Symposium
Date: 5-6 November 2013
Location: Rio De Janiero, Brazil
Website: http://internationalsepsisforum.com/sepsisconferences/
Sepsis 2013 is the ISF’s 6th annual Symposium. Sepsis 2013 will be held at the Royal Tulip Hotel, Aquarela do Brasil, Sao Conrado, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. We are expecting an audience of 400 delegates from around the world.
The Sepsis Annual Symposium is a unique meeting at which world experts address the diagnosis, epidemiology, science and clinical treatment of sepsis. The faculty features international thought leaders from the fields of critical care, infectious diseases, internal medicine and surgery, who collectively have extensive expertise in the clinical care of patients with sepsis, the science and laboratory investigation of sepsis and the host response to sepsis, and in the design, conduct and interpretation of clinical trials conducted to investigate the treatment of sepsis.
Critical Care Ultrasound
Date: Thursday 14 November 2013
Location: SonoSite Education Centre Alexander House, 40A Wilbury Way, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 0AP
Website: www.sonositeeducation.co.uk
Contact: Dee Banks - dee.banks@sonosite.com
This one-day course is aimed at all critical care physicians and surgeons. The programme is suitable for those who already have some basic ultrasound experience as well as those who are new to the clinical applications of focused ultrasound at the patient bedside. The point of care (POC) application of ultrasound complements other POC diagnostic aids in helping clinicians provide more focused and appropriate care in a timely fashion.
The course is suitable for consultant and middle grade clinicians across the spectrum of specialities (Emergency Medicine, Acute Medicine, Surgery, Paediatrics and Intensive Care Medicine for children or adults).This course has been awarded 5 CME Credits from the Royal College of Emergency Medicine and FICM/RCoA 5 CPD points approved.
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