Workshops

The following workshops are available for on-site delegates only. It is important to note that some workshops do run concurrently, please check your selections during the online registration process. If during registration, your preferred workshop is showing as FULL, you will have the opportunity to place yourself on a waiting list to attend. If a space becomes available, the Conference Managers will notify you directly.

Further workshop information, can be viewed by using the dropdown widget on the top right of each listing.

The NZATS Workshop Rotation during Session 3 of Thursday’s program is included in NZATS registration fees, and pre-registration is not required. All other workshops are an additional cost.

Tuesday November 7

RACE (Rapid Assessment by Cardiac Echo) Workshop - Two Day Introductory Session Hunter Centre, 279 Great King Street

Two Day Workshop | Tuesday 7 - Wednesday 8 November: 0900-1700
Dr Markus Renner

RACE (Rapid Assessment by Cardiac Echo) is a transthoracic basic echocardiography (TTE) course, designed for acute care and critical care physicians. Its objective is to acquire skills and knowledge to perform a basic focused bedside TTE to differentiate common cardiac and hemodynamic disorders.

No prior knowledge is required. The focus will be on Hands-on practice. RACEplus is an extension of RACE, with a second day dedicated to lung US, echo in the hypotensive patient, focused assessment and feedback from instructors and a case interpretation workshop. An ePre-course is now provided, which participants can access after registration.

RACEplus is a recognised course for CME purposes by ANZCA, CICM, ACEM, RACP, ASUM (RCE and BELS), HKCEM and HKCA. The course will be limited to 20 participants, to maximise time during hands-on sessions.

Information and Registration

Wednesday November 8

Emergency Neck Rescue Fraser Building OCLS

Session 1 : 1230-1430 - SOLD OUT
Session 2 : 1500-1700 - SOLD OUT
Dr David Koskuba

The most fitting example of a high stakes / low frequency situation, all anaesthetists and techs should have regular practice and training in these scenarios. During this workshop the participant will have the opportunity to practice the fine motor skills of placing a Front of Neck Access in a 3D printed model, and also practice a simulated team scenario of an emergency neck rescue situation. Whilst there will be a short presentation at the start, the pre-reading is highly recommended for all participants to go through prior to the course. Eligible for ANZCA CPD emergency response activity.

$250 per person, per session

Anaphylaxis Fraser Building PDU Rm G

Session 1 : 1230-1430
Session 2 : 1500-1700 - SOLD OUT
Dr Bridgette McKenzie

This workshop is a small group discussion aimed at general anaesthetists who want a refresher in the recognition, initial management, refractory management and post-crisis management of anaphylaxis. Eligible for ANZCA CPD emergency response activity.

$250 per person, per session

Advanced Airway Fraser Building PDU Rm A

Session 1 : 1230-1430 - SOLD OUT
Session 2 : 1500-1700
Drs Daniel Hartwell & Chen Ong

This workshop is to familiarise the practitioners with different techniques of using videoscopes / bronchoscopes, intubating through a laryngeal mask (using a video-bronchoscope), and to trial different advanced airway equipment such as video bronchoscopes. The main focus of the session is hands on practice with different equipment on realistic manikins.

$250 per person, per session

Thursday November 9

NZATS Workshop Rotation Fullwood and Conference Room 1, Dunedin Centre

Session 3B : 1300 - 1440

These workshops are included for NZATS delegates, and will be run on a rotation during Session 3 of the main program.

Basic Life Support: Short presentation about basic life support aimed at Anaesthetic Technicians in the operating theatre.

Difficult Airway: Short presentation or demonstration about a strategy for dealing with a difficult airway or loss of airway situation aimed at Anaesthetic Technicians.

Recovery: Short presentation about the role of the recovery nurse aimed at Anaesthetic Technicians.

Malignant Hyperthermia: Short presentation about Malignant Hyperthermia (signs & symptoms etc.) aimed at Anaesthetic Technicians with a practical component drawing up Dantrolene.

Included in Registration

Communication Skills Conference Room 1, Dunedin Centre

Time : 1510-1640
Mr Chris Higgs

This engaging workshop provides foundational skills for practising effective behaviour change consultations. The workshop provides fundamental Motivational Interviewing theory but is primarily focused on delivering quality practical learning. The training format includes guided paired exercises, live demonstrations, and real-life scenarios to illuminate learning and assist with Motivational Interviewing skill development.

$100 per person

Regional Anaesthesia : Upper Limb Conference Room 2, Dunedin Centre

Time : 1510-1640
Dr Justin Holborrow

In this workshop you will acquire hands-on, live model scanning experience in small groups facilitated by experienced clinicians who perform these blocks regularly. There will be a free flow of ideas, tips and tricks, and common pitfalls. The following areas will be covered for Upper Limb

Above the clavicle: Interscalene / supraclavicular / suprascapular + axillary
Below the clavicle: infra-clavicular / axillary / peripheral (Median, radial, ulna)

$250 per person

Friday November 10

NZATS Vascular Access Conference Room 1, Dunedin Centre

Session 1 : 1030-1200 - SOLD OUT
Session 2 : 1300-1430
Mr Derek Smith

Practical session aimed at anaesthetic techs looking to increase their knowledge and skills of peripheral vascular access. Learn some tips and tricks from an expert, whilst safely practicing on realistic models.

$50 per person, per session

Cultural Safety Conference Room 1, Dunedin Centre

Time : 1510-1640 - SOLD OUT
Dr Lee Gribbon

The establishment of Te Whatu Ora provides an exciting opportunity to rethink how we provide effective and equitable care on an individual, hospital and nationwide system level. What is cultural safety? How is it different from cultural competence? Learn about these important concepts in a small group session, and how they can be incorporated into anaesthesia practice in the multicultural workplace.

$100 per person

Regional Anaesthesia : Lower Limb Conference Room 2, Dunedin Centre

Time : 1030-1200
Dr Justin Holborrow

Anterior thigh: femoral / fascia iliaca / SIFI / PENG / Adductor Canal
Posterior thigh + ankle: high sciatic / popliteal sciatic / iPACK / Ankle

$250 per person

Regional Anaesthesia : Trunk Conference Room 2, Dunedin Centre

Time : 1510-1640
Dr Justin Holborrow

Posterior: spine / PVB / ESPB
Anterior: PEC 1+2 / Serratus Ant / TAP / Rectus Sheath / (+/- QL)

$250 per person

NZATS Cell Salvage / Autotransfusion Operating Theatre, Dunedin Hospital

Session 1 : 1030-1200
Session 2 : 1300-1430

This is a practical session aimed at anaesthetic techs looking to increase their knowledge and skills of cell salvage/autotransfusion. Learn some tips and tricks from an expert, whilst safely practicing on real machines with expired red blood cells.

$150 per person, per session

Saturday November 11

CRASH Course Procedure/Ritchie Room, Dunedin Hospital

Saturday November 11: 0800-1700 - CANCELLED
Dr Kara Allen and Dr Janette Wright

Returning to work can be a big challenge, with the period of leave often resulting in reduced confidence levels and feelings of inadequacy in performing tasks that were previously straightforward.

The course aims to help participants relearn practical skills and experience simulated anaesthetic critical events and provide them with the confidence to return to work with individualized practical advice on the day of the course.

Maximum participants – 10

ANZCA CPD - 6 hours Knowledge and Skills, Cardiac Arrest plus Haemorrhage Emergency Response

$700 per person