THURSDAY program

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THURSDAY 26 OCTOBER
0730 - 1800	Registration open
0730 - 1600	Speaker prep
	OPENING SESSION: Safety first	Chairs: Dr Anna Miedecke & Dr David Linscott
0830	Welcome and Powhiri Dr Anna Miedecke, SPANZA President & Dr David Linscott, SPANZA 2023 Committee
0850	Keeping sick children safe during anaesthesia A/Prof Manchula Navaratnam, Stanford Medicine Children's Health, USA
0920	Error traps and culture of safety in paediatric anaesthesiology Dr Debnath Chatterjee, Colorado Fetal Care Center, USA
0950	Delivering culturally safe care to children Dr Te Aro Moxon, Paediatrician, Waikato, New Zealand
1020	Morning tea
	Morning tea for simulation enthusiasts Simulation is a well-recognised method of helping health practitioners practice their clinical and resource management skills and SPANZA is looking to expand its simulation educational activities. Anyone who has an interest in simulation is invited to this morning tea to meet with other simulation enthusiasts in Conway 3 and discuss opportunities for SPANZA in this space.
	PLENARY SESSION: Home and away	Chairs: Dr Indu Kapoor & Dr Philippa Lane
1120	Launch of Never Drugs Project Dr Eamonn Upperton, Monash Children's Hospital, Vic
1130	Quality of recovery after surgery and anaesthesia Dr Paul Lee-Archer, Queensland Children’s Hospital, Qld
1150	Sponsored Overseas Delegate Dr Delwyn Pitakoe, National Referral Hospital, Solomon Islands
1210	Paediatric surgery in the Pacific Dr Kiki Maoate, Christchurch Public Hospital and Children's Specialist Centre, New Zealand
1230	Panel discussion Q & A
1300	Lunch
1315	Poster viewing session: P01 – P05
1315	Optional lunchtime workshop \| Cost: A$30 Women’s Empowerment and Leadership initiative (AusNZWELI) Workshop This workshop is designed specifically for potential AUS/NZ WELI protege and advisors, this introductory workshop will examine how to set meaningful goals, and the difference between mentoring, coaching and sponsorship, as well as introduce the GROW framework for participating in effective coaching conversations. This workshop is open to participants of any gender.
	PLENARY SESSION: Aiming for perioperative calm	Chair: Dr Catherine Olweny & Dr Allison Bechtel
1400	ASD - Anaesthesia and sedation for a spectrum of needs Dr Poranee Buttery, Royal Children's Hospital, Vic
1420	Developing a peri-op anxiety service Dr Alex Donaldson, Queensland Children’s Hospital, Qld
1440	Pre-teen and adolescent anxiety: Where’s it coming from, and are we helping? Dr Stephen Harris, Christchurch Hospital, New Zealand
1500	Panel discussion Q & A
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 recognised 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 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
1600 - 1730	Optional Tour: Waka paddling \| Cost: A$60 Dress: Closed in shoes This 1-hour waka paddling experience is a cultural journey of the Ōtākaro Avon River. Experience the team building of paddling, and learn about the importance of the waka to the early Māori culture.
1900 - 2100	Optional kai & whisky night \| Cost: A$95 Welcome to the world of whisky from Scotland, Ireland, America, Japan and more. With over 750 whiskies in its store, you'll get to enjoy a select bunch, paired with delicious canapes.