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UK Society for Intravenous Anaesthesia Annual Scientific Meeting
Thursday 27th & Friday 28th November 2008

Workshops

The Society is approved by the Royal College of Anaesthetists as a provider of Continuing Education and Professional Development (CEPD). Delegates attending the meeting are eligible for 6 CEPD points, plus 2 if attending a workshop.

Interactive workshops will be held on Thursday morning, led by a number of anaesthetists experienced in the field of intravenous anaesthesia. Workshops are limited to groups of 12-18 delegates, and the workshop registration fees are heavily subsidised due to generous industrial support. Topics will include:

The workshops are available to meeting registrants only. Places are limited, so please book early to avoid disappointment. Delegates can book Wednesday night accommodation in the hotel: £75 for B&B.

Workshop Information

  1. Advanced Remifentanil - Aimed at those using remifentanil as part of a TIVA technique on a regular basis. Content will include advanced pharmacokinetics & pharmacodynamics, and discussion of different models for TCI. Workshop Full
    Lead by Professor Michel Struys, Groningen, Netherlands
  2. Intermediate+ Remifentanil - Aimed at those with some experience of remifentanil based anaesthesia, who want to consolidate and or extend their knowledge. Content may vary depending on who attends! Workshop Full
    Lead by Dr Anthony Absalom, Consultant Anaesthetist at Addenbrookes Hospital, Cambridge.

Workshops 1 and 2 are supported by an Educational Grant from GlaxoSmithKline

  1. Introductory TIVA - For those with little or no experience of TIVA or TCI. Workshop Full
    Lead by Dr Iain Glen & Dr Alastair Nimmo, Edinburgh.
  2. Open TCI - Fresenius Systems - Open TCI, using the Base Primea and Agilia Systems from Fresenius-Kabi.
    Lead by Dr Lawrence Rowe, Consultant Anaesthetist at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and by Dr Nigel Huggins, Consultant Anaesthetist at the Queen Elizabeth Neurosciences Centre, Egbaston, Birmingham..
    Workshop will include device demonstrations by Mr Colin McLean from Fresenius-Kabi UK Ltd.

Workshop 4 is supported by an Educational Grant from Fresenius-Kabi UK Ltd.

Please address all enquiries to the Chairman of the local organising committee:

Dr Sue Hill
Consultant Anaesthetist
Southampton General Hospital
Southampton SO16 6YD

e mail: S2008@sivauk.org

 

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