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The London Thoracic Anaesthesia Symposium
What?
A full day course comprising a morning of clinically-orientated lectures focusing on thoracic anaesthesia and surgery followed by hands on practical workshops in the afternoon.
The morning lecture programme is shown in the PDF below and the workshops will include
- double lumen tubes
- paravertebral block
- jet ventilation
- difficult airway in thoracics
- bronchial blockers
When?
9 am to 5pm on Friday 21st February 2025.
Where?
The Sherman Education Centre, 4th floor, Southwark Wing, Guy's Hospital
Nearest tube and National Rail station is London Bridge
The morning lectures will also be streamed live on Microsoft Teams and recorded for later viewing.
Who is it for?
As the Pan-London thoracic regional training day, the symposium is target primarily at stage 2 and 3 anaesthetic trainees and will cover basic and more advanced areas of thoracic anaesthesia.
The day will also be relevant to any fellows and consultants with an interest in thoracics or those who would like a refresher/update on thoracic anaesthesia and associated clinical skills as details above and below.
How much is it?
HEE trainees: Free
Non-training grade residents/fellows: £25
Consultants: £50
Refreshments and lunch are included
The morning lectures are free to view online via MS teams as part of the Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia Partnership's established free educational programme.
How do I sign up?
HEE Trainees: via the PGMDE Portal
Non-trainee residents/fellows and Consultants please email George.Christodoulides@gstt.nhs.uk
Will there be CPD points?
Yes we are in the process of applying for CPD points from the Royal College of Anaesthetists and will be aiming for 3 points each for the morning and afternoon sessions, totalling 6 points for the full day. We will update this section when the CPD points are confirmed.
Who is running the course?
The course is jointly organised on behalf of Health Education England by us (CAP) and TAGG, the Thoracic Anaesthesia Group at Guys.
CAP+ACTTI Acute heart failure, MCS and Transplant STUDY DAY
What is it?
Join us for a comprehensive one-day lecture and workshop-based course exploring the theoretical journey of an acute heart failure patient; from initial diagnosis, management and referral, through to mechanical circulatory support and heart transplantation.
Designed for generalists and cardiac/transplant specialists alike (and physicians and nurses at all levels) our interactive program blends foundational knowledge with the latest evidence, therapies and real world experience in ECMO, mechanical circulatory support, acute heart failure management, and transplant pathways.
The morning lectures are outlined in the pdf below, while the afternoon workshops will feature
- ECMO cannulation simulation
- Cardiac Advanced Life Support (CALS) simulation
- Pulmonary artery catheters
- Interactive case based discussions
- Intensive care echo
When?
9 am to 5pm on Friday 4th July 2025.
Where?
The Sherman Education Centre, 4th floor, Southwark Wing, Guy's Hospital
Nearest tube and National Rail station is London Bridge
The morning lectures will be recorded for later viewing.
Who is it for?
Through expert-delivered lectures, case-based discussions and hands-on workshops, participants will gain practical insights into patient selection, device management, complications, and interdisciplinary coordination.
Whether you're looking to deepen your understanding or enhance your clinical practice, this course offers a unique opportunity to bridge theory and practice in the management of acute and decompensated heart failure.
Ideal for:
- Intensivists (general ICU and CICU), anaesthetists, cardiologists and surgeons
- Consultants and resident doctors
- Critical care, ECMO, transplant and cardiac nurses
- All AHPs involved in the care of patients with acute heart failure, mechanical circulatory support and heart transplant
How much is it?
Doctors of all grades: £100
Nurses and AHPs: £50
Refreshments and lunch are included
For resident anaesthetists and intensivists in training this course should be covered by the following study budget codes:
ANAES0064 Courses relating to special interest area training
ANAES0070 Courses relating to ICM special skills year training
How do I sign up?
The course is currently fully booked!
If you wish to join our waiting list and be informed about any spots that open up please email info@CardiothoracicAnaesthesia.com
Will there be CPD points?
Yes, we are in the process of applying for CPD points from the Royal College of Anaesthetists and will be aiming for 3 points each for the morning and afternoon sessions, totalling 6 points for the full day. We will update this section when the CPD points are confirmed.
Who is running the course?
The course is jointly organised on by us (CAP) and ACTTI, the Association of Cardiothoracic Transplant Intensivists.
Our speakers and faculty are experts in their respective fields and hail from world-renowned centres around the UK. See below for our list of morning speakers.
Will it be any good?
While this is our first time running this exact course, both CAP and ACTTI run very highly-rated educational meetings on a regular basis. Our faculty are all incredibly knowledgable and great educators.
We think this will be a fantastic day with lots of excellent learning opportunities and great snacks.
Can I cancel my booking?
After payment you may cancel your booking on or before 4th June 2025 for a full refund
If you cancel on or before the 18th June 2025 we can offer a 50% refund on your booking*
Cancellations from 19th June 2025 onwards will not be eligible for refunds*
*If we are able to find someone to take your slot we may be able to offer a discretionary full or partial refund for late cancellations
Morning Lecture Programme
Morning Programme
0900 - 0910 Welcome
0910 - 0930 Patient experience
0930 - 0955 Acute heart failure in a DGH (Management, referrals, retrieval)
Dr Peter Sherren
Consultant Intensivist, Guy’s and St. Thomas’ Hospitals
0955 - 1020 What happens when the patient arrives at the tertiary centre?
Dr Alex Rosenberg
Consultant Intensivist, Harefield Hospital
1020 - 1045 MCS / ECMO - bridging to transplant
Dr Clara Hernandez
Consultant Intensivist, Harefield Hospital
1045 - 1100 Coffee break
1100 - 1125 Heart transplant surgery
Prof Stephen Clark
Consultant Cardiothoracic and Transplant Surgeon, Freeman Hospital, Newcastle
1125 - 1150 Anaesthesia for cardiac transplantation
Dr Tim Hayes
Consultant Anaesthetist, Manchester University Hospitals
1150 - 1215 Post transplant ICU - the first 48h
Dr Sam Denham
Consultant in Anaesthesia and ICU, University Hospitals Birmingham
1215 - 1240 Post-transplant ICU - the long stay issues
Dr Rob Gatherer
Consultant in Anaesthesia and ICU, Royal Papworth Hospital
Echo
TOE the Line
Dr Alisha Allana et al's excellent TOE revision course for the BSE and EACVI exams and fTOE accreditation is back for its third year!
Taking place 21-22 May 2025 in Southampton, places are limited so sign up via email using the red button below.
Friday 27th March 2026
London Thoracic Anaesthesia Symposium
Wednesday 17th june 2026
An Introduction to Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia
TOE Revision
TOE The Line
A great course to help you prepare for the TOE accreditation exams!
8-9th June 2026
University Hospital Southampton
Email toethelinecourse@gmail.com for booking or click the button below
WEDNESday 8th July 2026
CAP+ACTTI Acute Heart Failure, MCS & Transplant Study Day
