FRIDAY program

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FRIDAY 27 OCTOBER
0700 - 1800	Registration open
0700 - 1600	Speaker prep
0715 - 0815	Women's Empowerment and Leadership Initiative (WELI) Networking Breakfast No cost to attend, however pre-registration is required. The breakfast will start with an intro to WELI, the why, the how and where WELI is up to right now, and then a very brief talk about the power of networking. Then it will transition to a networking opportunity, facilitated with ice breakers and conversation starters, and then every 5-10 minutes participants will move around the room so they can start again with a new group of people. All are welcome.
	PLENARY SESSION: Hot off the press	Chair: Dr Ruth Brown & Dr Ben Turner
0830	Infant hernias - Is there a better way? Dr Fiona Taverner, Flinders Medical Centre, SA
0850	Airway management in neonates and infants - the new European Anaesthesia Guidelines Dr Chloe Heath, Starship Children's Hospital, New Zealand
0910	T-REX short term outcomes – physiology, recovery characteristics and other findings A/Prof Justin Skowno, The Children's Hospital Westmead, NSW
0930	Panel discussion Q & A
0950	Morning tea
	PLENARY SESSION: Grand round	Chair: Dr Tanya Farrell & Dr Caroline Zhou
1020	What’s new in NICU Dr Helen Bray, Christchurch Hospital, New Zealand
1040	Funky airways Dr Sam Greig, Christchurch Hospital, New Zealand
1100	Dexmedetomidine – an essential ingredient? Dr Savini Wijesingha, Christchurch Hospital, New Zealand
1120	Fluids and fasting: Zero the hero Dr Andrew Martin, Waikato Hospital, New Zealand
1140	Panel discussion Q & A
1200	Lunch
1215	Poster viewing session: P06 – P10
	PLENARY SESSION: Free Papers	Chair: Dr Fiona Taverner & Dr Ross Scott-Weekly
1300	Does chewing Jelly Snakes reduce early postoperative vomiting post-adenotonsillectomy? Dr David Sommerfield, Perth Children's Hospital, WA
1313	Sevoflurane Pharmacodynamics in Children during General Anaesthesia with SedLine® Patient State Index Dr James Morse, University of Auckland, New Zealand
1326	Thematic analysis of the impact of a pilot positive distraction intervention to support children with Retinoblastoma undergoing regular perioperative procedures at a tertiary children’s hospital Dr Sofia Padhy, Queensland Health, Qld
1339	Anaesthetic Vapor and Gas Utilisation in a Tertiary Children's Hospital: An Analysis of Usage Patterns A/Prof Justin Skowno, The Children’s Hospital at Westmead, NSW
1352	How low can you go? A survey of opinion from 260+ specialist and non-specialist anaesthetists regarding minimum age and weight for elective paediatric anaesthesia cases by non FANZCA's anaesthetists Dr Pat Coleman, West Australian Country Health Service, WA
1405	3D Virtual Reality vs 2D Video in Anaesthetic Induction to Distract Children Dr David Sommerfield, Perth Children's Hospital, WA
1430	SPANZA Annual General Meeting (AGM): SPANZA members only.
1530	Afternoon tea
	WORKSHOPS & OPTIONAL TOURS
1545	CICO and Paed ALS Buses Depart Buses depart from Te Pae to Manawa Simulation Centre.
1600 - 1800	CICO workshop \| Cost: A$300 Offsite: Manawa Simulation Centre The CICO workshop is designed as a refresher to maintain the necessary skills to manage emergency front of neck access in critical airway emergencies. The workshop will include an emphasis on current management strategies in children. The 90-minute program will involve hands on learning and the simulation of an airway emergency. Participants in the ANZCA and FPM CPD program may claim this workshop/course as a CICO emergency response activity in their CPD portfolio.
1600 - 1800	Paed ALS workshop \| Cost: A$500 Offsite: Manawa Simulation Centre The Paediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) workshop is designed as a refresher to maintain the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively handle paediatric emergencies and resuscitation scenarios. The workshop lasts for 90 minutes and employs scenario-based simulations as well as hands-on practice in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and intraosseous skills. The workshop is recognized by the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA) Continuing Professional Development (CPD) program as a cardiac arrest emergency response activity.
1600 - 1800	Regional Anaesthesia workshop \| Cost: A$250 My favourite block: Plan A regional anaesthesia for children The Plan A block initiative from RA-UK (Regional Anaesthesia – UK) aims to expand the use of regional anaesthesia to benefit the most patients possible by teaching and maintaining competency in a selection of high value blocks. This hands-on workshop will introduce or sharpen your skills on the Plan A blocks frequently used in children.
1600 - 1800	Neonatal resus workshop \| Cost: A$250 This workshop aims to give participants an opportunity to share their experiences with newborn resuscitation, discuss the priorities in this population and practice newborn life support skills
1630 - 1800	Optional Tour: Walking tour \| Cost: A$20 Explore Christchurch with a 90-minute walking tour around the city. Visit cultural sites, historic landmarks, and the stunning city surrounds with a local guide whilst learning about the Māori Culture. The walking route will outline the development of the city over the last 150+ years as well as providing some focus on the impact of the 2010-11 earthquakes on the city landscape and the emergence of a modern post earthquake city.
1900 - 2345	Conference Dinner: Christchurch Art Gallery Tickets: included with a full registration. Additional tickets can be purchased for $200. Dress code: smart casual Take a short stroll through the Gallery before sitting down to dinner. Enjoy a three-course meal followed by dancing and entertainment. It's a dinner not to be missed!