48th Medical Emergencies Course for Consultants 2022 (Videos)

Comprehensive Medical Emergency Management: A Virtual Course for Healthcare Professionals

This intensive virtual course is meticulously designed to equip consultants and senior doctors working in all facets of medicine with the knowledge and skills necessary to confidently manage medical emergencies. The course curriculum features a distinguished roster of expert speakers who will delve into a comprehensive range of critical emergencies.

Day 1: Thursday 26th May

1. Platform Briefing and Introduction

• Facilitated by a skilled technician, this session will provide an overview of the virtual platform and its interactive features.

2. Dermatology Emergencies

• Professor Mervyn Singer, a renowned intensivist at University College London, will illuminate the intricacies of dermatological emergencies.

3. Haematology Emergencies

• Dr. Claire Martyn-Simmons, a leading consultant dermatologist at UCLH NHS Foundation Trust, will explore the diagnosis and management of haematological emergencies.

4. Respiratory Emergencies

• Dr. John-Paul Westwood, a renowned haematologist at University College London, will empower participants with the latest strategies for managing respiratory emergencies.

5. Liver Failure

• Dr. David Howell, Divisional Clinical Director at UCL Critical Care Unit, will provide expert insights into the assessment and treatment of liver failure.

6. Acute Gastrointestinal Emergencies

• Dr. Mark McPhail, Senior Lecturer and Consultant in Liver Critical Care at King’s College London, will guide participants through the complexities of acute gastrointestinal emergencies.

7. Status Epilepticus

• Dr. Ed Seward, a highly respected gastroenterologist at UCLH NHS Foundation Trust, will share his expertise on the diagnosis and management of status epilepticus.

8. Overdose and Poisoning

• Dr. Sanjeev Rajakulendran, a renowned neurologist at UCL Institute of Neurology, will provide an in-depth analysis of overdose and poisoning emergencies.

9. Hypertensive Crisis

• Dr. David Wood, a Consultant Clinical Toxicologist at St Thomas’ Hospital, will delve into the management of hypertensive crises.

10. Sepsis and the Hypotensive Patient

• Professor Mervyn Singer, an esteemed intensivist at University College London, will provide an expert perspective on sepsis and management of the hypotensive patient.

Day 2: Friday 27th May

1. Acute Coronary Syndromes

• Dr. Manu Shankar-Hari, Chair of Translational Critical Care Medicine at the University of Edinburgh, will explore the nuances of acute coronary syndromes.

2. Heart Failure

• Dr. Mick Ozkor, an experienced interventional and congenital cardiologist at Barts Heart Centre, will discuss the management of heart failure.

3. Acute Stroke

• Professor Mervyn Singer, a renowned intensivist at University College London, will provide an update on acute stroke management.

4. Oliguria and Acute Renal Failure

• Dr. Rob Simister, a renowned stroke neurologist at UCLH NHS Foundation Trust, will share his insights on oliguria and acute renal failure.

5. Metabolic Emergencies

• Dr. Marlies Ostermann, a Consultant in Critical Care and Nephrology at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, will explore the complexities of metabolic emergencies.

6. Infectious Disease Emergencies

• Professor Mervyn Singer, an esteemed intensivist at University College London, will provide an overview of infectious disease emergencies.

7. Arrhythmias

• Dr. Philip Gothard, a Consultant in Infectious Diseases at UCLH NHS Foundation Trust, will discuss the diagnosis and management of arrhythmias.

8. Jaswinder Gill, Consultant Cardiologist at St Thomas’ Hospital

Release Date:

Thursday 26th & Friday 27th May 2022