Hands-on Workshop Airway Management, Maneuvers and Gadgets 18-20 February, 2005 at Maulana Azad Medical College New Delhi-110002

 

INVITATION

DEPARTMENT OF ANESTHESIOLOGY, INTENSIVE CARE & PERIOPERATIVE MEDICINE
MAMC & ASSOCIATED HOSPITALS, NEW DELHI. INDIA
WELCOMES YOU

It gives us immense pleasure to inform you that after very well received airway workshops AIRWAY-2004 at MAMC in February 2004 and then at Govt. Medical College Patiala in September 2004, our department is now organizing their 'updated sequel'. This sequel, named AIRWAY-2005 will be held on February 18th to 20th, 2005 and we look forward to your participation in more ways than one.

You will agree that despite much progress in the field of Resuscitation and Anesthesiology, failure of airway management still remains the single largest cause of morbidity and mortality in emergency and perioperative situations when the patient is ill-equipped to maintain his own airway. Review of the ASA Closed Claims Project data suggests that the most frequent cause of anesthetic-related morbidity and mortality is the failure to adequately manage the airway. To minimize such happenings, regular update of skill is required; particularly in view of fact that a variety of new gadgets are available and keeping in mind that all roads do not lead to bronchoscopy.

This year we have split the course into two segments, Basic (for all medicos, interns and final year students) and Advanced (for anesthesiologists, intensivists and pulmonologists). This segmentation has been based on the feed-backs at the end of last year's ventures.

The first thing I will like you to know is that you and your experiences are our most important USP! All of us (you and us) have experience of encountering situations and problems related to airway management. During AIRWAY-2005 we endeavor to further our education in this important field by retrospective analysis of these clinical situations that keep expanding our knowledge base. Our commitment towards this objective remains undiluted. We invite you and would be delighted to share your experiences with the other participants and experts.

In addition to the tried and tested video-based presentations and the hands-on sessions of the last year, the course this year has newer topics (see attached Program), and more scenario based discussions.

We would like to take this opportunity to urge you to spread the good word about our venture amongst all medicos around you. Please go through the attached Program, the Registration Form, and our website. If you want any more information, please do not hesitate to communicate on any of the email addresses/phone numbers.

With best regards and good wishes
Yours truly,

Prof. Rakesh Kumar
Organizing Secretary