Workshops

Workshops

A variety of clinical and non-clinical workshops will be held throughout the conference. Below is an outline of the workshop schedule, with additional details and sessions to be added in the coming weeks.

Booking for workshops is now open! 
 

Clinical workshops:

Non-clinical workshops:

How to book a workshop

You will be able to select the workshops you wish to attend as part of your booking journey when registering for the conference.  If you wish to add a workshop to an existing booking, please contact the Events team on +44 (0)20 7631 8888.

Clinical workshop desciptions 

Plan B regional - Small group teaching focused on more advanced regional anaesthesia teachniques. Techniques covered will include supraclavicular and infraclavicular brachial plexus nerve blocks, pericapusular nerve group block (PENG), ankle block plus chest and abdominal wall blocks. Candidates will rotate round all stations and should already be familiar with Plan A blocks

Processed EEG - This workshop will offer an introduction and guide into the use of pEEG and depth of anaesthesia monitoring for delirium prevention into your practice. Workshop lead Dr. Paul McConnell is a member of the Safe Brain Initiative (SBI) and has taught on the ESAIC and SBI EEG bootcamps as well as introduced SBI methodology into Scotland via a Masterclass held last year. The workshop will give delegates a practical guide to using pEEG through induction, maintenance, and emergence from anaesthesia as well as examining the latest research on delirium prevention

Smart anaesthsia - This workshop will explore AI in the clinical practice of anaesthesia, critical care, perioperative medicine, and pain management through stations based on examples of equipment available in current clinical practice.

• AI for videolaryngoscopy -Dr Barry McGuire, Consultant Anaesthetist, Ninewells Hospital, Dundee. You’ll intubate using TruGuide AI — the AI-enhanced simulation tool built for teaching and skills assessment, developed in collaboration with TruCorp. The system tracks the VL’s movements, guiding step-by-step, and providing objective feedback in real time.

• Needle Trainer - Dr Alasdair Taylor, Consultant Anaesthetist, Ninewells Hospital, Dundee. At this station, you will have the opportunity to use augmented reality to simulate needle insertion on a healthy volunteer and AI-based technology will be used to aid ultrasound scanning.

• AI for ultrasound scanning - Dr Xiaoxi Zhang, Anaesthesia Resident, London. This station will utilise the latest AI-based technology use to aid the acquisition and interpretation of optimal ultrasound images in regional anaesthesia. A colour overlay will be used to highlight key sono-anatomical structures and a signal quality indicator will determine whether an optimal view has been acquired.

• AI for monitoring systemsDr Adam Julius, Anaesthesia Resident, London. In this station we will investigate the potential for AI to enhance the early detection of deteriorating patients and how AI can be utilised to maximise the value of patient monitoring.

• AI for ventilators - Dr Joseph Alderman, Anaesthesia Resident, Birmingham. The value of incorporating AI into ventilator technology will be explored through review of the latest GE Healthcare ventilator system in a simulated setting.

Clinical selection A - Small group teaching focused on core 'Plan A' blocks. Hands on sessions covering high yield blocks for hip, knee, shoulder and hand surgery. Candidates will rotate round all stations and there will also be opportunities to practice needling using a training model. This workshop is appropriate for individuals with limited experience of regional anaesthesia. .

Clinical selection B- Small group teaching with a focus on respiratory procedures relevant to anaesthesia and critical care. Sessions will cover use of fibreoptic scopes for bronchoscopy, setup of high flow nasal oxygen, identification of pneumothorax on lung ultrasound and insertion of surgical (open) chest drains. Each will have a hands on element and candidates will rotate around all 4 stations. 

Non - Clinical workshop desciptions

Career Crafting for Doctors – tools to enhance career development, direction and purpose - In this interactive session, medical careers expert Dr Lois Brand introduces tools to aid reflection and planning for career development. The session will involve structured small group and individual reflective work, similar to those used in her highly acclaimed ‘Career Pitstop’ workshops for doctors. 

Fast Track Your Way To Your Dream Substantive NHS Consultant Job - If you're a final year trainee or locum consultant, it's time to get yourself prepped for your substantive consultant interviews. Rather than wait until you get an interview date and have a last-minute panic, start your prep right now. In this workshop, I will give you simple steps to get started, and show you how to streamline your prep, so you go into your interview feeling confident and ready to secure your dream job.