Course description

Structure and format

The course is designed as a series of 60 - 90 minute modules over 7 hours which can be delivered separately or as a block. An example is shown in Table 1. The format includes interactive talks and hands-on practical workstations and simulations. Workstations and simulations employ scenario-based activities to provide an opportunity for team-based rehearsal of this event.

Table 1: Program
0830 Registration
0900 (15 min) Workshop overview
0915 (20 min) Session 1: Why is CICO a problem?
0935 (25 min) Session 2: Supraglottic airway rescue (Vortex Model) and transition
0955 (30 min) Session 3: Supraglottic airway rescue workstation
1030 Morning tea
1050 (20 min) Session 4: Managing a CICO situation – Infraglottic airway rescue (WA Model)
1110 (120 min)

Session 5: CICO Infraglottic airway rescue workstation

1310 Lunch
1340 (30 min)

Session 6: CICO – Managing transition

1410 (90 min)

Session 7: Integrated practice simulations

1540 Afternoon tea
1600 (15 min)

Session 8: Being prepared – Equipment and system factors

1615 (15 min)

Appraisals, final comments and close