An in-depth exploration of aortic dissection, featuring lectures on pathophysiology and pre-hospital management. In the afternoon, choose between a live interactive simulation on managing aortic dissection or a POCUS session for those with relevant experience.

Tailored for paramedics and emergency medicine professionals.

5 CPD hours accredited by RCSEd.

Free admission.

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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 book your preferred afternoon session. Only book one per person.

Morning Programme

• Pathophysiology of Aortic Dissection
  Graham Cooper, Consultant Cardiac Surgeon (retired), TADCT Trustee
• Diagnosing AAS in the community & ED 
  Prof Matt Reed, Professor of Emergency Medicine, Edinburgh Royal Infirmary
• AI to diagnose AD 
  Dr Jim Zhong, Clinical Research Fellow, University of Leeds
• Management of AAS in the ED     
  Richard Price, Consultant in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, Royal Alexandra Hospital
• POCUS 
  Craig Davidson, Consultant in Emergency Medicine, NHS Lothian
• Leadership Under Pressure
  Brigadier Clare Phillips CBE, Royal Electrical & Mechanical Engineers

Afternoon Breakout Sessions

• Emergency Case Studies & Interactive Live Simulation

or

• POCUS Workshop (including advanced echo)