Join us for an in-depth exploration of aortic dissection, featuring expert lectures on pathophysiology and pre-hospital management. In the afternoon, choose between a live, interactive simulation on managing aortic dissection, a surgical dry lab or a POCUS session.

This free, CPD-accredited event is tailored for paramedics, emergency medicine professionals, and surgeons.

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The morning session is open to all, followed by breakout sessions (with limited spaces) in the afternoon. To register for the full day, please complete your booking below. You will be able to select your breakout sessions during the booking process.

Programme

09.00 Registration

Morning lectures:

• Pathophysiology of Aortic Dissection
  Graham Cooper, Consultant Cardiac Surgeon (retired), TADCT Trustee
• Diagnosis of AD, What the Evidence Tells Us
  Aileen McCabe, Consultant in Emergency Medicine, Tallaght University Hospital
• Human Factors
  Colonel Phil Bonner, Irish Air Force
• Pre-Hospital Management of AD
  Dave Irwin, Advanced Paramedic & Education Lead, National Ambulance Service
• Management of AD in the ED
  John Cronin, Consultant in Emergency Medicine, St Vincent’s University Hospital
• A National Approach to Aortic Dissection Management
  Mark Redmond, Consultant Cardiac Surgeon, The Mater Hospital
• Frozen Elephant Trunk procedure in the treatment of ATAAD
  Saleem Jahangeer, Consultant Cardiac Surgeon, St James’s Hospital, Dublin

13.00 Lunch

14.00 Afternoon Breakout Sessions

1. Emergency Case Studies inc Interactive Live Simulation
2. POCUS, led by Dr Vicky Meighan, Consultant in Emergency Medicine, Tallaght University Hospital
3. Surgical Dry Lab: Aortic arch replacement in a synthetic model. Faculty: Saleem Jahangeer, Consultant Cardiac Surgeon, St James’s Hospital, Dublin and Ms Katie O’Sullivan, Consultant Cardiac Surgeon, Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast

16.30 Close