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Day 1 - Wednesday 17 September 2025

TIME PROGRAMME ITEM
08:30-09:45

Registration (Concourse) / tea and coffee / exhibition 
09:45-10:05

Stream A (Hall C)

W1a - Welcome and introduction to Annual Congress

Welcome and introduction to Annual Congress
Dr Tim Meek 
10:05-10:50

Stream A (Hall C)

W2a - Keynote

ANTS: 20 years of evidence and practice
Prof Rhona Flin
10:50-11:35

Tea and coffee, exhibition and e-poster
11:35-12:55

Stream A (Hall C)

Stream B (Conference Suite 1 A/B)

Stream C (Conference Suite 1C)

Stream D (In-Exhibition Learning)

W3a - 10 Minutes to convince

W3b - Obstetric anaesthesia

W3c- Different strokes for different folks

W3d - 

Gas is a goner
Alain Kalmar

What first: personalisation or standardisation 

Wireless SpO2 monitoring
Prof Patrice Forget, Aberdeen

Prefilled syringes for all!
Dr David Whitaker

HFNO: hot or not? 

Discussion

Re-exploration after caesarean section 
Dr Kailash Bhatia, Manchester

Anaesthetising for intrauterine death 

Big data in obstetrics
Prof Rachel Kearns, Glasgow

Introducing thromboelastography to your service
Dr Malcolm Broom, Glasgow

Discussion

Dyslexia challenges in training

Assessing trainee challenges

Accessibility legalities and clinical placements 

Discussion
12:55-14:25

Lunch / exhibition / ePosters 
14:25-15:45

Stream A (Hall C) 

Stream B(Conference Suite 1 A/B)

Stream C (Conference Suite 1 C)

Stream D (In-Exhibition Learning)

W5a - Optimising anaemia management 

W5b - Cardiac and cardiothoracic anaesthesia (joint session with ACTACC)

W5c - Career development - enhancing progression  

W5d-

Intravenous iron before cardiac surgery - the ITACS trial
Prof Toby Richards, London

Perioperative patient blood management - a global movement
Dr Daniela Filipescu, President WFSA, Bucharest

Perioperative management of anaemia
Dr Sonya McKinlay, Glasgow

Better management of anaemia in obstetrics

Discussion

Congenital heart disease and non-cardiac surgery - what are the challenges? 
Dr Jonathan Barnes, Bristol

An update on general anaesthesia for patients after heart transplant

The forgotten ventricle - perioperative right ventricular dysfunction
Mr Benjamin Smith, Glasgow

Discussion

The reluctant researcher
Dr Callum Kaye, Aberdeen

Sustainable careers

Scottish global citizenship
Dr Lesley Crichton

Discussion


15:45-14:30

Tea and coffee / exhibition / ePosters 
16:30-17:50

Stream A (Hall C)

Stream B (Conference Suite 1 A/B)

Stream C (Conference Suite 1 C)

Stream D (In-Exhibition Learning)

W7a - Simulation session

W7b - Intensive care

W7c - Doctors and managers - marriage made in heaven

W7d - 
Chair:

Team approach to managing a catastrophic event

Anaphylaxis testing

Discussion

Mechanical ventilation: simple and advanced modes
Dr Mohamad Aly

ICU admission refusal - who, what, when and why?
Dr Andrew Laurie, Aberdeen

ECMO in a nutshell - when to refer

Discussion

Getting started in management
Dr Myra Maccaddam

Self assessment of patient safety

What do managers really, really want?

Theatre efficiency
Dr Ewan Jack, Larbert

Discussion

Day 2 - Thursday 18 September 2025

TIME PROGRAMME ITEM
08:15-08:45

Registration (Concourse) / tea and coffee / exhibition 
08:45-09:30

Stream A (Hall C)

T1a - Keynote: 

How to not put people to sleep
Mr Bob Keiller CBE, Business Advisor and Mr Derrick Thomson, Strategic Business Consultant and Mentor

Stream A (Hall C)

Stream B (Conference Suite 1 A/B)

Stream C (Resident Stream) (Conference Suite 1 C)

Stream D (In-Exhibition Learning)

T2a - New guidelines

T2b - Acute pain

T2c - Developments in trauma management: Scottish trauma network 


Vascular access

Measurement of adult blood pressure and management of hypertension

Do guidelines actually work 

Infected blood inquiry update

Discussion

Acute pain management in the high opioid user
Prof Patrice Forget, Aberdeen

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in peri-operative period - shy aren't they being used?

How to get started on ketamine!

Discussion

Burns update
Dr Kyle Greg

Paediatrics update
Dr Jocelyn Erskine

Trauma specialist interest area option

Thromboelastogram in trauma
Dr Euan McIntosh

Discussion


10:55-11:40

Tea and coffee / exhibition / ePosters
11:40-13:00

Stream A (Hall C)

Stream B (Conference Suite 1 A/B)

Stream C (Resident Stream) (Conference Suite 1 C)

Stream D (In-Exhibition Learning)

T7b - High-flow nasal oxygen 

T4b - Paediatric anaesthesia for the DGH anaesthetist

T4c - The road Less travelled - training with a difference (with SAS)

T4d - 

High-flow nasal oxygen after cardiac surgery - the NOTACS trial
Dr Andrew Klein

Mechanisms of airway flow
Prof Tom Barnes

HFNO and its use in your theatre
Dr Alastair McNarry

Discussion

Perioperative medicine in paediatrics
Dr Aarti Shah, Glasgow

Transfer and stabilisation of the sick child
Dr Mark Worral, Glasgow

Paediatric congenital heart disease in a nutshell
Dr Graeme Foggo (RHC) 

Paediatric regional anaesthesia 
Dr Su Ying Ong, Liverpool

Discussion

Should I consider research as a trainee?
Dr Emma Murphy

Working in remote and rural settings as a trainee
Dr Tim Jagelman, Aberdeen

Out of programme management and leadership
Dr Gary Paul, Glasgow

Out of programme education
Dr Prash Kumar, Glasgow

Discussion
13:00-14:30

Lunch / exhibition / ePosters 
14:30-15:50

Stream A (Hall C)

Stream B (Conference Suite 1 A/B)

Stream C (Resident Stream) (Conference Suite 1 C)

Stream D (In-Exhibition Learning)

T6a - Postcode care and neurosurgical conditions

T6b - SAS session

T6c - Oral presentations

T6d - 

Spinal and cranial CSF leaks

Mx of neurothrombotic patients - what do you need to do?

Remote monitoring - does this relate to neurosurgery?

Modified eyebrow keyhole surgery... coming to a theatre near you?

Discussion

Experience as an IMG from Africa and his journey to his current role
Dr Alexander Akowuah, Ghana

The role of NES for SAS doctors
Lynne Meekison

Discussion



15:50-16:35

Tea and coffee / exhibition / ePosters 
16:35-17:55

Stream A (Hall C)

Stream B (Conference Suite 1 A/B)

Stream C (Resident Steam) (Conference Suite 1 C)

Stream D (In-Exhibition Learning)

T7a - Digital revolution

T7b - Cancer Conundrums

T7c - Debate: all anaesthetists should move to 80% less than full time. Less than full time is the new full time

T7d - 

AI - Leading by example
Dr Gerald Lip

AI - Key problems posed and how to overcome
Dr Joseph Alderman, Birmingham

Digitalising theatres - our experience
Dr Pete Beaty (FVRH)

Discussion

Does cancer mean imminent death?

Cancer survivors and cancer pain
Dr Thomas Craig

Anaesthetic choices for cancer-free surgery- anything new

Discussion

The resident doctor perspective

The professional union perspective

The resident committee perspective

Discussion
18:00 - 19:00

Complimentary drinks reception and networking

Day 3 - Friday 19 September 2025

TIME PROGRAMME ITEM
08.15-08.45

Registration (Concourse) / tea and coffee / exhibition 
08:30-09:30

Stream A (Hall C)

Stream B (Conference Suite 1 A/B)

Stream C (Conference Suite 1 C)

Stream D (In-Exhibition Theatre)

F1a - Artificial intelligence

F1b - Diabetes 

F1c - Transfers - practice what you preach

F1d -

Large language models and generative AI - the next frontier in AI-based medical devices
Dr Adam Julius, London

Evaluating and reporting AI-based technologies in anaesthesia
Dr Xiaoxi Zhang, Harrow

AI in healthcare at a national scale

Discussion

Insulin pumps - what to do for elective surgery 
Dr Ketan Dhatariya, Norwich

GLP agonists - airway implications

Regional anaesthesia in diabetics - should we be worried?
Dr Maria Paz Sebastian, London

Discussion

Scottish national EMRS service - how it works
Dr Arran Keir, Glasgow

Organ donation and transfers - how it works (DCD Hearts)

Transfers from the military perspective - transferrable lessons

Discussion
09:30-10:15

Stream A (Hall C)

F2a - Keynote

Sleep and Death, who are twin brothers
Prof James H. K. Grieve, Retired Forensic Pathologist and Senior Lecturer, Aberdeen University
10:25-11:25

Stream A (Hall C)

Stream B (Conference Suite 1 A/B)

Stream C (Lecture)

Stream D (In-Exhibition Theatre)

F3a - Anaesthesia - journal session

F3b - Challenges of rural and remote healthcare

F3C - Chronic pain

F3D - Independent practice 

Alcohol-related admissions in Scottish ICU
Dr Annemarie Docherty, Edinburgh

Frailty and outcome after emergency laparotomy
Dr Angeline Price

A women's perception of consent for epidural during labour

Discussion

Talk titles tbc

Discussion

Spinal pain interventions - a stab in the back or injection of science
Dr Lars Williams, Glasgow

Genesis of pain/predictive processing
Dr Michael Hudspith, Norwich

Medical marijuana - needed to get by or just getting high?

Discussion


11:25-12:00

Tea and coffee / exhibition / ePosters
12:00-13:00

Stream A (Hall C)

Stream B (Conference Suite 1 A/B)

Stream C (Conference Suite 1 C)

Stream D (In-Exhibition Theatre)

F5a - Regional anaesthesia 

F5b - Airways - advances and updates

F5c - Working in disaster zones

F5d - Financial planning

Update on NAP8
Prof Alan Macfarlane

Image optimisation beyond adjusting gain
Dr Maria Paz Sebastian, London

Future technology in regional anaesthesia teaching
Prof Graeme McLeod, Dundee

Discussion

Airway trauma
Dr Gary Rodgers

Difficult airways

Video larynoscopy - horses for courses
Dr Barry McGuire, Dundee

Discussion

Treating civilians in a war zone

Avalanche
Dr Naomi Dodds

Update on CBRN - what everyone needs to know
Dr Fin O'Sulivan

Discussion

BMA Scotland

The age of retirement

Discussion
13:00-14:15

Lunch /exhibition /ePosters 
14:15-15:15

Stream A (Hall C)

Stream B (Conference Suite 1 A/B)

Stream C (Conference Suite 1 C)

Stream D (In-Exhibition Theatre)

F7a - Global anaesthesia

F7b - Patients respiratory disease

F7c - Environmental session

F7d - 

Update on SAFE
Dr Jolene Moore, Aberdeen

Incorporating global anaesthesia into your job plan

Roles and activities of WFSA
Dr Daniele Filipescu, Bucharest

Discussion

Update on cystic fibrosis - what the anaesthetist needs to know
Dr Lucy Docherty

Update on OSA management
Dr Chris Carlin

Vaping and anaesthesia - should we be concerned?
Mr Owen Dempsey

Discussion

Reducing the environmental impact of using and disposing single-use plastics in healthcare
Dr Richard Hixson, Darlington

Development of the green theatre checklist, and what this means for greener multidisciplinary preoperative care

Forever chemicals: the hidden cost of volatile anaesthesia
Mr Alain Kalmar

Discussion
15:15

Close of conference