The Scottish Aortic Dissection Education Event 2026 is a key educational summit offering healthcare professionals a comprehensive understanding of aortic dissection, along with hands-on training in patient management.
The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons in Glasgow will once again host this annual event, designed specifically for paramedics and emergency medicine professionals. This summit provides an essential opportunity to gain updated knowledge, practical skills, and real-world insights into managing aortic dissection. Awarded 5 CPD hours by RCSEd.
Morning Lectures: Focused Medical Content
The morning session will feature expert-led lectures covering the pathophysiology of aortic dissection, equipping attendees with a deeper understanding of the condition’s causes and progression. Pre-hospital management discussions will outline best practices and protocols for identifying and treating suspected aortic dissection before hospital admission.
- Pathophysiology of AD
- Diagnosing AAS in the community & ED
- Management of AAS in the ED
- POCUS
- Patient transfer
Afternoon Sessions: Hands-On Learning
The afternoon will break into two distinct practical learning tracks, designed to enhance hands-on skills through case-based learning and technical training.
Emergency Case Studies & Simulation
Participants will engage in an interactive live simulation and emergency medicine case studies, refining their diagnostic and treatment skills through interactive discussions and analysis of complex patient cases.
Aortic POCUS
Designed for emergency medicine trainees, this session provides hands-on training in Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) techniques for identifying and assessing aortic conditions in acute settings.
A Comprehensive Educational Experience
The event includes morning lectures and practical afternoon sessions. When booking, attendees will select their preferred afternoon track, while the morning session is automatically included.
This CPD-accredited event combines theoretical knowledge with hands-on training, ensuring that healthcare professionals leave with both a strong academic foundation and practical skills crucial for effective aortic dissection diagnosis and management.
The event is kindly sponsored by Terumo Aortic, with interactive simulation sessions led by the production team behind TheCase.Report.
Register now to secure your place.
Full Programme
| 09.30 | Registration |
| 10.00 | Welcome Kirsty Lawie, TADCT Volunteer |
| 10.25 | Pathophysiology of Aortic Dissection Graham Cooper, Consultant Cardiac Surgeon (retired), TADCT Trustee |
| 10.45 | Pre Hospital Management of AD Donald McPhail, Scottish Ambulance Service |
| 11.05 | Diagnosing AAS in the ED Prof Matt Reed, Professor of Emergency Medicine, Edinburgh Royal Infirmary |
| 11.25 | Refreshments and Networking |
| 11.45 | Patient Transfer Frances McConaghie, Consultant Cardiac Anaesthetist, Edinburgh Royal Infirmary |
| 12.05 | Diagnosis, What the Research Tells Us David Birrell, University of Edinburgh |
| 12.25 | Human Factors Colonel Phil Bonner, Irish Air Force |
| 12.55 | Wrap Up |
| 13.00 | Lunch and Networking |
| 13.40 | Breakout Sessions 1
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| 15.00 | Refreshments and Networking |
| 15.30 | Breakout Sessions 2
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| 16.10 | Feedback and Close |
