WESTERN CAPE BRANCH SYMPOSIUM: MOVING FORWARD

Workshop 5 - Paediatric Workshop - Intubation and mechanical ventilation troubleshooting

Venue: Red Cross Childrens’ War Memorial Hospital, C1, PICU, C floor – Main Building

Time: 08h30-12h30

The workshop is aimed at Healthcare professionals caring for critically ill children in Emergency units and Intensive care settings.

Candidates will rotate through 3 practical work stations and discussions on:

  1. Non-invasive ventilation: high flow nasal cannulae and CPAP
    • Indications and limitations
  1. Intubation
    • Tips and tricks
    • Video laryngoscopy
  1. Mechanical Ventilation
    • Troubleshooting
    • Lung recruitment strategies