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Management of Sedated Patient Workshop

Date / Time	Monday 12th August 2013 or Monday 26th September 2013 8.30am - 3.30pm
Venue	Don Harrison Patient Safety and Simulation Centre Level 5, Delacy Building, St Vincent's Hospital
Closing date for registration	Wednesday prior to workshop - ALL applicants must Enrol Online. Payment is only required for non-SV&MHS staff.
Course Overview	The aim of this workshop is to facilitate understanding in management of patients requiring procedures under sedation and potential complications, using simulation and case studies. The workshop is suitable for nurses working in Interventional/Procedural areas with a minimum of 6 months experience.
Key Topics	Principles of sedation Airway management Cardiac arrest in the sedated patient Roles and teamwork in crisis Reflecting on practice
Speakers	Alex Pile: Clinical Emergency Response Coordinator SVH Dr Bobby Manasiev: Staff Anaesthetist, SVH Dr Greg O'Sullivan: Director Anaesthetics, SVH Kristel Alken, CNE Interventional Services Margaret Butler: Perioperative Nurse Educator, SVH
Who should attend?	The workshop is suitable for nurses working in Interventional/Procedural areas with a minimum of 6 months experience.
Prerequisites for attending	A minimum of 6 months experience in Interventional/Procedural areas. During the workshop we will be applying Advanced Life Support principles and techniques so you may wish to review the ALS Algorithm etc prior to the workshop. For example: the Australian Resuscitation Council Guidelines. The Advanced Life Support is section 11 and an Algorithm is found on page 6 of Section 11.2 (Protocols for Adult ALS).
Pricing	Full fee attendance $165.00 (incl gst) Catholic Health Australia (SV&MHS Staff) $0
Course Coordinator	Kristel Alken P (02) 8382 2206 Email
Maximum number of course participants	10
Cancellation Policy	Refunds are only available if withdrawal is made in writing one week prior to the workshop..