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PROGRAMME ITEM |
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08:00 - 08:50
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Registration (foyer) / tea and coffee and industry exhibition (third floor) |
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Stream A - Live streamed
Location: Churchill, ground floor |
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08:50 - 08:55
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Welcome and introduction to WSM 2026
Dr Tim Meek, President, Association of Anaesthetists |
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08:55 - 09:50
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T1a: Keynote
Chair: Dr Tim Meek, President, Association of Anaesthetists
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(08:55 - 09:20) Listening to patients
Prof Henrietta Hughes, Patient Safety Commissioner for England
(09:20 - 09:40) Dynamics of industrial relations, politics and medicine
Dr Tom Dolphin, Council Chair, BMA
(09:40 - 09:50) Q&A and discussion
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09:55 - 11:00
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Stream A - Live streamed
Location: Churchill, ground floor
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Stream B - Live streamed
Location: Whittle, third floor
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Spaces available on a first-come, first-served basis due to limited capacity.
Stream C - Live streamed
Location: Gielgud, second floor
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T2a - Core Topics Selection
Chair: Dr David Monks, Editor, Anaesthesia, Association of Anaesthetists |
T2b - Core Topics Selection
Chair: Dr Ian Moppett, Editor, Anaesthesia, Association of Anaesthetists |
T2c -Core Topics Selection
Chair: Dr Maryann Turner, Editor, Anaesthesia, Association of Anaesthetists |
(09:55 - 10:15) Integrating cardiac care in non-cardiac surgery
Dr George Madden, Coventry
(10:15 - 10:25) Q&A and discussion
(10:30 - 10:50) Perioperative care for older patients & reducing complications
Dr Mark Johnston, Liverpool
(10:50 - 11:00) Q&A and discussion
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(09:55 - 10:15) Central venous pressure
Prof Lachlan Miles, Editor, Anaesthesia, Association of Anaesthetists
(10:15 - 10:25) Q&A and discussion
(10:30 - 10:50) When surgery can't wait - Anaesthesia for non-obstetric surgery in pregnancy
Dr Sarah Armstrong, London
(10:50 - 11:00) Q&A and discussion |
(09:55 - 10:15) Allergy myths
Dr Louise Savic, Editor, Anaesthesia, Association of Anaesthetists
(10:15 - 10:25) Q&A and discussion
(10:30 - 10:50) Sustainability is an innovation opportunity
Dr Damon Kamming, London
(10:50 - 11:00) Q&A and discussion |
e-Poster presentations - Exhibition hall, third floor
Non - shortlisted e-posters screen 1 (stand 4) , 2 (stand 17) and 3 (stand 33) |
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11:00 - 11:40
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Tea and coffee, industry exhibition and e-Posters , third floor
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11:00 - 11:40
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In-exhibition learning (Fleming, Third floor) |
(11:05 - 11:35) (In-exhibition - demo zone) - Nerve Blocks with GE HealthCare Ultrasound and Prof Amit Pawa, Professor of Clinical Anaesthesia
*(Non-scientific session. Organised and funded by GE Healthcare. Content and speakers selected by the sponsor)
(11:10 - 11:30) (In-exhibition - lecture theatre) Live Speaker interviews (available to in-person and online delegates)
Prof Ed Mariano, Editor, Anaesthesia, Association of Anaesthetists
Dr Sarah Armstrong, Lead for Obstetric Anaesthesia |
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11:40 - 13:20
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Stream A: Live streamed
Location: Churchill, ground floor |
Stream B: Live streamed
Location: Whittle, third floor |
Spaces available on a first-come, first-served basis due to limited capacity.
Stream C: Live streamed
Location: Gielgud, second floor |
T3a - Core Topics Selection
Chair: Dr Emma Wain, Treasurer, Association of Anaesthetists |
T3b - Core Topics Selection
Chair: Dr Ben Evans, Resident Doctors Committee Honorary Secretary, Association of Anaesthetists |
T3c - Core Topics Selection
Chair: Dr James Brooks, Resident Doctors Committee Chair, Association of Anaesthetists |
(11:40 -12:00) Core Trauma Blocks that Every Anaesthetist Should Master
Prof Amit Pawa, London
(12:00 - 12:10) Q&A and discussion
(12:15 - 12:35) EEG Monitoring and Neurological Outcomes
Dr Susan Williams, Northampton
Sponsored by:
(12:35 - 12:45) Q&A and discussion
(12:50 - 13:10) ICU for non-intensivists & anaesthesia outside the OR
Dr Sally El-Ghazali, London
(13:10 - 13:20) Q&A and discussion
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(11:40 - 12:00) Common Obstetric Challenges: practical updates for the anaesthetist
Dr Arani Pillai, Nottingham
(12:00 - 12:10) Q&A and discussion
(12:15 - 12:35) Little updates: Paediatric anaesthesia
Dr Zoe Burton, Sheffield
(12:35 - 12:45) Q&A and discussion
(12:50 - 13:10) Plan A blocks 2.0
Prof Ed Mariano. Editor, Anaesthesia, Association of Anaesthetists
(13:10 - 13:20) Q&A and discussion
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(11:40-12:00) Transcatheter heart valve interventions
Dr Mike Charlesworth, Editor, Anaesthesia, Association of Anaesthetists
(12:00 - 12:10) Q&A and discussion
(12:15 - 12:35) ABC of blood
Dr Ravishankar Raobaikady, London
(12:35 - 12:44) Q&A and discussion
(12:50 - 13:10) Avoiding and recognising oesophageal intubation
Dr Jan Hansel, Manchester
(13:10 - 13:20) Q&A and discussion |
e-Poster presentations - Exhibition hall, third floor
Case report shortlisted ePosters - screen 1 (stand 4)
Education and training shortlisted ePosters - screen 2 (stand 17)
Green Star Award shortlisted ePosters - screen 3 (stand 33) |
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13:20 - 14:35
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Lunch, industry exhibition, view the e-Posters, third floor
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13:20-14:35
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In-exhibition learning (Fleming, Third floor) |
(13:35 - 14:30) (In-exhibition - lecture theatre) - Lunchtime symposium sponsored by Draeger Medical UK Ltd: Implementation of electro impedance tomography in perioperative routine
Speaker: Prof. Dr Patrick Friederich Chefarzt, Chefarzt Klinik für Anästhesiologie, Operative Intensivmedizin und Schmerztherapie, München Klinik Bogenhausen
*(Non-scientific session. Organised and funded by Draeger Medical UK Ltd. Content and speakers selected by the sponsor)
(13:45 - 14:30) (In-exhibition - demo zone) - sponsored session by Ambu: Meet Ambu SureSight Mobile: Portability, Precision and Performance in the Palm of your Hand.
Facilitated by Ambu Clinical Educators Lauren Turner & Isabel Costa.
*(Non-scientific session. Organised and funded by Ambu. Content and speakers selected by the sponsor) |
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14:35 - 16:15
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Stream A - Live streamed
Location: Churchill |
Stream B - Live streamed
Location: Whittle, third floor |
Spaces available on a first-come, first-served basis due to limited capacity.
Stream C: Live streamed
Location: Gielgud, second floor |
T4a - Core Topics Selection
Chair: Dr Craig Carroll, Elected Member, Association of Anaesthetists |
T4b - Core Topics Selection
Chair: Dr Chloe Fairbairns, Elected Member, Association of Anaesthetists |
T4c - Industry session
Chair: Dr Ben Fox, Vice President Elect, Association of Anaesthetists |
(14:35 - 14:55) DAS intubation
Prof Kareim El-Bogdhadly, Editor, Anaesthesia, Association of Anaesthetists
(14:55 - 15:05) Q&A and discussion
(15:10 - 15:30) Patients living with obesity to include GLPs, airway, pre op and other hot topics
Dr Zoe Burton, Sheffield
(15:30 - 15:40) Q&A and discussion
(15:45 - 16:05) To Do or Not to Do: Shared Decision-Making for the High-Risk Patient
Dr Suzanne Farrell, Scotland
(16:05 - 16:15) Q&A and discussion
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(14:35 - 14:55) Implementing prehabilitation and pre-operative optimisation: the journey so far
Prof Denny Levett, Southampton
(14:55 - 15:05) Q&A and discussion
(15:10 - 15:30) ICU delirium
Prof Ben Gibbison, Bristol
(15:30 - 15:40) Q&A and discussion
(15:45 - 16:05) Medicolegal / Human Factors: Why Do Anaesthetists Make Mistakes?
Dr Bernard Norman, London
(16:05 - 16:15) Q&A and discussion |
(14:35-14:55) SMEs – “The Lifeblood of the United Kingdom”
Mr Graeme Cameron, CEO, Pennine Healthcare
(14:55-15:05) Q&A and discussion
(15:10 - 16:15) Industry Showcase - check out the latest on what industry have to offer
Panel discussion
- Dr Ben Fox, Vice President elect, Association of Anaesthetists and Consultant and Divisional Director, Queen Elizabeth Hospital Kings Lynn
- Ms Nicki Dill, Chair, Barema
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e-Poster presentations - Exhibition hall, third floor
Audit, QI and survey shortlisted ePosters - screen 1 (stand 4)
NELA shortlisted ePosters - screen 2 (stand 17)
Original research shortlisted ePosters - screen 3 (stand 33)
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16:15 - 16:45
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Tea and coffee, industry exhibition, view the e-Posters, third floor
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16:15 - 16:45
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In-exhibition learning (Fleming, Third floor) |
(16:15 - 16:45) Block Star Guru - Stand 19 (available to in-person delegates)
Prof Ed Mariano, Editor, Anaesthesia, Association of Anaesthetists and Prof Amit Pawa, Professor of Clinical Anaesthesia
Sponsored by GE Healthcare
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16:45 - 17:50
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Stream A: Live streamed
Location: Churchill, ground floor |
Stream B: Live streamed
Location: Whittle, third floor |
Spaces available on a first-come, first-served basis due to limited capacity.
Stream C: Live streamed
Location: Gielgud, second floor |
T5a - Core Topics Selection
Chair: Dr Rebecca Barker, Elected Member, Association of Anaesthetists |
T5b - Core Topics Selection
Chair: Dr Ben Hockenhull, Elected Member, Association of Anaesthetists |
T5c - Core Topics Selection
Chair: Dr Tendai Ramhewa, Elected Member, Association of Anaesthetists
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(16:45 - 17:05) GIRFT and Perioperative Medicine: What have we done, what might happen in the future and how may this affect Anaesthetists
Dr Mike Swart, Devon
(17:05 - 17:15) Q&A and discussion
(17:20 - 17:40) Videolaryngoscopy truths, myths and patient-centred care
Prof Tim Cook, Bristol
(17:40 - 17:50) Q&A and discussion |
(16:45 - 17:05) Artificial intelligence in publication
Dr Paul Bramley, Editor, Anaesthesia, Association of Anaesthetists
(17:05 - 17:15) Q&A and discussion
(17:20 - 17:40) Assessing pain objectively
Dr Helen Laycock, Editor, Anaesthesia, Association of Anaesthetists
(17:40 - 17:50) Q&A and discussion
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(16:45 - 17:05) Guidelines for peri-operative management of diabetes mellitus
Prof Nicholas Levy, Suffolk
(17:05 - 17:15) Q&A and discussion |
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18:00-19:30
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Networking drinks reception and Honours and Awards ceremony (Exhibition hall, third floor)
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| TIME |
PROGRAMME ITEM |
|
08:00 - 08:50
|
Registration (foyer) / tea and coffee and industry exhibition (third floor)
|
|
|
Stream A - Live streamed
Location: Churchill, ground floor
|
|
|
|
|
|
08:50 - 08:55
|
Welcome and introduction to WSM 2026
Dr Tim Meek, President, Association of Anaesthetists
|
|
08:55 - 09:50
|
T1a: Keynote
Chair: Dr Tim Meek, President, Association of Anaesthetists
|
|
(08:55 - 09:20) Listening to patients
Prof Henrietta Hughes, Patient Safety Commissioner for England
(09:20 - 09:40) Dynamics of industrial relations, politics and medicine
Dr Tom Dolphin, Council Chair, BMA
(09:40 - 09:50) Q&A and discussion
|
|
09:55 - 11:00
|
Stream A - Live streamed
Location: Churchill, ground floor
|
|
Stream B - Live streamed
Location: Whittle, third floor
|
|
Spaces available on a first-come, first-served basis due to limited capacity.
Stream C - Live streamed
Location: Gielgud, second floor
|
|
T2a - Core Topics Selection
Chair: Dr David Monks, Editor, Anaesthesia, Association of Anaesthetists
|
|
T2b - Core Topics Selection
Chair: Dr Ian Moppett, Editor, Anaesthesia, Association of Anaesthetists
|
|
T2c -Core Topics Selection
Chair: Dr Maryann Turner, Editor, Anaesthesia, Association of Anaesthetists
|
|
(09:55 - 10:15) Integrating cardiac care in non-cardiac surgery
Dr George Madden, Coventry
(10:15 - 10:25) Q&A and discussion
(10:30 - 10:50) Perioperative care for older patients & reducing complications
Dr Mark Johnston, Liverpool
(10:50 - 11:00) Q&A and discussion
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|
(09:55 - 10:15) Central venous pressure
Prof Lachlan Miles, Editor, Anaesthesia, Association of Anaesthetists
(10:15 - 10:25) Q&A and discussion
(10:30 - 10:50) When surgery can't wait - Anaesthesia for non-obstetric surgery in pregnancy
Dr Sarah Armstrong, London
(10:50 - 11:00) Q&A and discussion
|
|
(09:55 - 10:15) Allergy myths
Dr Louise Savic, Editor, Anaesthesia, Association of Anaesthetists
(10:15 - 10:25) Q&A and discussion
(10:30 - 10:50) Sustainability is an innovation opportunity
Dr Damon Kamming, London
(10:50 - 11:00) Q&A and discussion
|
|
e-Poster presentations - Exhibition hall, third floor
Non - shortlisted e-posters screen 1 (stand 4) , 2 (stand 17) and 3 (stand 33)
|
|
11:00 - 11:40
|
Tea and coffee, industry exhibition and e-Posters , third floor
|
|
11:00 - 11:40
|
In-exhibition learning (Fleming, Third floor)
|
|
(11:05 - 11:35) (In-exhibition - demo zone) - Nerve Blocks with GE HealthCare Ultrasound and Prof Amit Pawa, Professor of Clinical Anaesthesia
*(Non-scientific session. Organised and funded by GE Healthcare. Content and speakers selected by the sponsor)
(11:10 - 11:30) (In-exhibition - lecture theatre) Live Speaker interviews (available to in-person and online delegates)
Prof Ed Mariano, Editor, Anaesthesia, Association of Anaesthetists
Dr Sarah Armstrong, Lead for Obstetric Anaesthesia
|
|
11:40 - 13:20
|
Stream A: Live streamed
Location: Churchill, ground floor
|
|
Stream B: Live streamed
Location: Whittle, third floor
|
|
Spaces available on a first-come, first-served basis due to limited capacity.
Stream C: Live streamed
Location: Gielgud, second floor
|
|
T3a - Core Topics Selection
Chair: Dr Emma Wain, Treasurer, Association of Anaesthetists
|
|
T3b - Core Topics Selection
Chair: Dr Ben Evans, Resident Doctors Committee Honorary Secretary, Association of Anaesthetists
|
|
T3c - Core Topics Selection
Chair: Dr James Brooks, Resident Doctors Committee Chair, Association of Anaesthetists
|
|
(11:40 -12:00) Core Trauma Blocks that Every Anaesthetist Should Master
Prof Amit Pawa, London
(12:00 - 12:10) Q&A and discussion
(12:15 - 12:35) EEG Monitoring and Neurological Outcomes
Dr Susan Williams, Northampton
Sponsored by:
(12:35 - 12:45) Q&A and discussion
(12:50 - 13:10) ICU for non-intensivists & anaesthesia outside the OR
Dr Sally El-Ghazali, London
(13:10 - 13:20) Q&A and discussion
|
|
(11:40 - 12:00) Common Obstetric Challenges: practical updates for the anaesthetist
Dr Arani Pillai, Nottingham
(12:00 - 12:10) Q&A and discussion
(12:15 - 12:35) Little updates: Paediatric anaesthesia
Dr Zoe Burton, Sheffield
(12:35 - 12:45) Q&A and discussion
(12:50 - 13:10) Plan A blocks 2.0
Prof Ed Mariano. Editor, Anaesthesia, Association of Anaesthetists
(13:10 - 13:20) Q&A and discussion
|
|
(11:40-12:00) Transcatheter heart valve interventions
Dr Mike Charlesworth, Editor, Anaesthesia, Association of Anaesthetists
(12:00 - 12:10) Q&A and discussion
(12:15 - 12:35) ABC of blood
Dr Ravishankar Raobaikady, London
(12:35 - 12:44) Q&A and discussion
(12:50 - 13:10) Avoiding and recognising oesophageal intubation
Dr Jan Hansel, Manchester
(13:10 - 13:20) Q&A and discussion
|
|
e-Poster presentations - Exhibition hall, third floor
Case report shortlisted ePosters - screen 1 (stand 4)
Education and training shortlisted ePosters - screen 2 (stand 17)
Green Star Award shortlisted ePosters - screen 3 (stand 33)
|
|
13:20 - 14:35
|
Lunch, industry exhibition, view the e-Posters, third floor
|
|
13:20-14:35
|
In-exhibition learning (Fleming, Third floor)
|
|
(13:35 - 14:30) (In-exhibition - lecture theatre) - Lunchtime symposium sponsored by Draeger Medical UK Ltd: Implementation of electro impedance tomography in perioperative routine
Speaker: Prof. Dr Patrick Friederich Chefarzt, Chefarzt Klinik für Anästhesiologie, Operative Intensivmedizin und Schmerztherapie, München Klinik Bogenhausen
*(Non-scientific session. Organised and funded by Draeger Medical UK Ltd. Content and speakers selected by the sponsor)
(13:45 - 14:30) (In-exhibition - demo zone) - sponsored session by Ambu: Meet Ambu SureSight Mobile: Portability, Precision and Performance in the Palm of your Hand.
Facilitated by Ambu Clinical Educators Lauren Turner & Isabel Costa.
*(Non-scientific session. Organised and funded by Ambu. Content and speakers selected by the sponsor)
|
|
14:35 - 16:15
|
Stream A - Live streamed
Location: Churchill
|
|
Stream B - Live streamed
Location: Whittle, third floor
|
|
Spaces available on a first-come, first-served basis due to limited capacity.
Stream C: Live streamed
Location: Gielgud, second floor
|
|
T4a - Core Topics Selection
Chair: Dr Craig Carroll, Elected Member, Association of Anaesthetists
|
|
T4b - Core Topics Selection
Chair: Dr Chloe Fairbairns, Elected Member, Association of Anaesthetists
|
|
T4c - Industry session
Chair: Dr Ben Fox, Vice President Elect, Association of Anaesthetists
|
|
(14:35 - 14:55) DAS intubation
Prof Kareim El-Bogdhadly, Editor, Anaesthesia, Association of Anaesthetists
(14:55 - 15:05) Q&A and discussion
(15:10 - 15:30) Patients living with obesity to include GLPs, airway, pre op and other hot topics
Dr Zoe Burton, Sheffield
(15:30 - 15:40) Q&A and discussion
(15:45 - 16:05) To Do or Not to Do: Shared Decision-Making for the High-Risk Patient
Dr Suzanne Farrell, Scotland
(16:05 - 16:15) Q&A and discussion
|
|
(14:35 - 14:55) Implementing prehabilitation and pre-operative optimisation: the journey so far
Prof Denny Levett, Southampton
(14:55 - 15:05) Q&A and discussion
(15:10 - 15:30) ICU delirium
Prof Ben Gibbison, Bristol
(15:30 - 15:40) Q&A and discussion
(15:45 - 16:05) Medicolegal / Human Factors: Why Do Anaesthetists Make Mistakes?
Dr Bernard Norman, London
(16:05 - 16:15) Q&A and discussion
|
|
(14:35-14:55) SMEs – “The Lifeblood of the United Kingdom”
Mr Graeme Cameron, CEO, Pennine Healthcare
(14:55-15:05) Q&A and discussion
(15:10 - 16:15) Industry Showcase - check out the latest on what industry have to offer
Panel discussion
- Dr Ben Fox, Vice President elect, Association of Anaesthetists and Consultant and Divisional Director, Queen Elizabeth Hospital Kings Lynn
- Ms Nicki Dill, Chair, Barema
|
|
e-Poster presentations - Exhibition hall, third floor
Audit, QI and survey shortlisted ePosters - screen 1 (stand 4)
NELA shortlisted ePosters - screen 2 (stand 17)
Original research shortlisted ePosters - screen 3 (stand 33)
|
|
16:15 - 16:45
|
Tea and coffee, industry exhibition, view the e-Posters, third floor
|
|
16:15 - 16:45
|
In-exhibition learning (Fleming, Third floor)
|
|
(16:15 - 16:45) Block Star Guru - Stand 19 (available to in-person delegates)
Prof Ed Mariano, Editor, Anaesthesia, Association of Anaesthetists and Prof Amit Pawa, Professor of Clinical Anaesthesia
Sponsored by GE Healthcare
|
|
16:45 - 17:50
|
Stream A: Live streamed
Location: Churchill, ground floor
|
|
Stream B: Live streamed
Location: Whittle, third floor
|
|
Spaces available on a first-come, first-served basis due to limited capacity.
Stream C: Live streamed
Location: Gielgud, second floor
|
|
T5a - Core Topics Selection
Chair: Dr Rebecca Barker, Elected Member, Association of Anaesthetists
|
|
T5b - Core Topics Selection
Chair: Dr Ben Hockenhull, Elected Member, Association of Anaesthetists
|
|
T5c - Core Topics Selection
Chair: Dr Tendai Ramhewa, Elected Member, Association of Anaesthetists
|
|
(16:45 - 17:05) GIRFT and Perioperative Medicine: What have we done, what might happen in the future and how may this affect Anaesthetists
Dr Mike Swart, Devon
(17:05 - 17:15) Q&A and discussion
(17:20 - 17:40) Videolaryngoscopy truths, myths and patient-centred care
Prof Tim Cook, Bristol
(17:40 - 17:50) Q&A and discussion
|
|
(16:45 - 17:05) Artificial intelligence in publication
Dr Paul Bramley, Editor, Anaesthesia, Association of Anaesthetists
(17:05 - 17:15) Q&A and discussion
(17:20 - 17:40) Assessing pain objectively
Dr Helen Laycock, Editor, Anaesthesia, Association of Anaesthetists
(17:40 - 17:50) Q&A and discussion
|
|
(16:45 - 17:05) Guidelines for peri-operative management of diabetes mellitus
Prof Nicholas Levy, Suffolk
(17:05 - 17:15) Q&A and discussion
|
|
18:00-19:30
|
Networking drinks reception and Honours and Awards ceremony (Exhibition hall, third floor)
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