The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons in Glasgow is once again hosting the Scottish Aortic Dissection Education Event 2024, a pivotal annual educational summit aimed at paramedics and emergency medicine professionals. This event presents an important opportunity for healthcare professionals to gain updated aortic dissection knowledge and practical skills. Awarded 5 CPD hours by RCSEd.
Morning Lectures: Focused Medical Content
The morning session will consist of lectures on the pathophysiology of aortic dissection, designed to provide attendees with an in-depth understanding of the underlying causes and progression of this condition. Pre-hospital management discussions will outline the best practices and protocols for treating patients with suspected aortic dissection before they reach the hospital. The Scottish Ambulance Service will be presenting interesting cases, offering invaluable insights into complex scenarios encountered in real-world emergency settings.
Afternoon Sessions: Hands-On Learning
The afternoon will break into two distinct tracks, each aimed at enhancing practical skills through real-world case studies and technical exercises.
- Emergency Case Studies
This segment will review assorted emergency medicine case studies, allowing delegates to engage with real-world scenarios and outcomes, honing their diagnostic and treatment skills in the process. - Aortic POCUS
Focused on emergency medicine trainees, these sessions offer training in Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) techniques for diagnosing aortic conditions.
Booking and Session Selection: Act Promptly as Space is Limited
As you’re planning your attendance, remember that the event offers both morning lectures and afternoon hands-on sessions. When heading to the booking page, you’ll be prompted to select your preferred afternoon session. The morning session is automatically included in your booking.
A Comprehensive Educational Opportunity
This CPD accredited Scottish Aortic Dissection Education Event represents a multi-faceted approach to aortic dissection education, combining theoretical lectures with practical skills sessions. Healthcare professionals attending this event will not only enrich their understanding of aortic dissection but also acquire hands-on experience crucial for effective patient management.
The event is kindly sponsored by Terumo Aortic, and the interactive simulation is led by the production team behind TheCase.Report.
