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Training for Transoesophageal Echocardiogra
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Bristol Royal Infirmary
Five day non-residential courses provide an introduction to the use of transoesophageal echocardiography in both theatre and ITU settings by a multidisciplinary faculty. These are predominantly practical hands on in-theatre courses for a maximum of 4 candidates that concentrate on basic image acquisition and interpretation. Previous echocardiography experience is not essential. Courses are approved for 10 external CEPD points. Course directors Dr AT Lovell and Dr SPK Linter.
Information: Dr Tim Lovell
Contact
Dr Tim Lovell
Sir Humphry Davy Department of Anaesthesia, Bristol Royal Infirmary, Bristol, BS2 8HW
Telephone: 0117 928 2534
Email: tim.lovell@bristol.ac.uk
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Cambridge, Papworth Hospital
We run four to five hands-on training courses each year with a maximum of two candidates per course. Three types of course are offered. All courses last three days and generally run from Monday to Wednesday.
1. 'Basic' hands-on training course for cardiac anaesthetists 2. 'Basic' hands-on training course for intensivists 3. 'Intermediate Refresher' course for consultant cardiac anaesthetists with previous TOE training
Please contact Karen Webster, Education Dept, Papworth Hospital, Papworth Everard, Cambridge, CB23 3RE Telephone: 01480 364736 karen.webster@papworth.nhs.uk Consultants interested in joining the 'intermediate refresher' course should email jon.mackay@papworth.nhs.uk to discuss their individual training requirements.
Information: Karen Webster
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Karen Webster
Education Dept, Papworth Hospital, Papworth Everard, Cambridge, CB23 3RE
Telephone: 01480 364736
Email: karen.webster@papworth.nhs.uk
or jon.mackay@papworth.nhs.uk
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Hull, Castle Hill Hospital
Five day practical guides to TOE run once or twice per year
Information: Dr Sean Bennett
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Dr Sean Bennett
Department of Anaesthesia, Castle Hill Hospital, Castle Road, Cottingham, East Yorkshire, HU16 5JQ
Telephone: 01482 624096
Email: sean.bennett@hey.nhs.uk
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Leeds
3 - 7 November 2008 * Five day 'hands on' course with lectures and demonstrations * Suitable for Anaesthetists, Intensivists, Cardiologists and Cardiac Surgeons * Held at the Leeds General Infirmary and Nuffield Hospital, Leeds * Cover essential knowledge of perioperative echocardiography * Teach and demonstrate the standard views obtained perioperatively * Limited to 4 participants to allow practical instruction * Cost: of 'Hands-on' Course: £600
Information: David Duthie
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David Duthie
Department of Anaesthesia, Leeds General Infirmary, Great George Street, Leeds, LS1 3EX
Telephone: 0113 392 6672
, Fax: 0113 392 2645
Email: echo@leeds.ac.uk
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Leicester, Glenfield Hospital
Five day practical courses for two participants at a time. The course is predominantly in-theatre instruction with further illustration using recorded cases.
Information: Dr Justiaan Swanevelder
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Dr Justiaan Swanevelder
Department of Anaesthesia, Glenfield Hospital, Groby Road, Leicester, LE3 9QP
Telephone: 0116 256 3454
, Fax: 0116 231 4791
Email: justiaan.swanevelder@uhl-tr.nhs.uk
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London, Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospitals
Information: Dr Gavin Wright
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Dr Gavin Wright
Harefield Hospital
Telephone: 01895 823737
Email: j.nickson@rbh.nthames.nhs.uk
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London, St George's Hospital
5 day hands-on basic TOE course run 3 times per year. Four people in two groups with an experienced instructor. Includes special contribution by Mr Graham Leech, past president of BSE
Information: Nick Fletcher
Contact
Nick Fletcher
Department of Anaesthesia, St George's Hospital, Blackshaw Road, London, SW17 0QT London
Telephone: 0208 672 1255
, Fax: 0208 725 3135
Email: nick.fletcher@stgeorges.nhs.uk
Website: http://www.toe-courses.com/perioperative
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London, The Heart Hospital
An introductory five day course with an emphasis on teaching the practical skills of image acquisition. Hands-on instruction in theatres and ITU is reinforced by tutorials and audiovisual teaching material. Courses run ten times a year and participants are limited to 2 per course.
Information: Julie Ndoci
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Julie Ndoci
Department of Anaesthesia, The Heart Hospital, 16-18 Westmoreland Street, London, W1G 8PH
Telephone: 0845 155 5000 ext 8144
Email: sue.wright@uclh.org
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Manchester Royal Infirmary
This introductory, hands-on course is aimed at clinicians involved in peri-operative and critical care. The duration of the course is 4.5 days and candidates are limited to 2 per course.
Information: Dr Niall O'Keeffe
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Dr Niall O'Keeffe
Department of Anaesthesia, Manchester Royal Infirmary
Telephone: 0161 276 1234
Email: nok@dls.pipex.com
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Manchester, Wythenshawe Hospital
The course is a mixture of "hands on" teaching and lectures. Basic training will be provided, but the course will be adapted for those more experienced in echocardiography. Places are limited to six per course. Initial application by email is preferred.
Information: Donna Greenhalgh
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Donna Greenhalgh
Department of Anaesthesia, Wythenshawe Hospital, Southmoor Road, Manchester, M23 9LT
Telephone: 07767 250194
Email: donna.greenhalgh@btopenworld.com
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Newcastle-upon-Tyne
• Five day basic perioperative TOE course. • Limited to two people at a time. • Introduction to perioperative TOE • Lectures by multidisciplinary faculty • Practical “hands on” experience in theatre and ICU • porcine heart dissection
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Information: Dr Mahesh Prabhu
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Dr Mahesh Prabhu
Department of Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia & intensive care Freeman Hospital Freeman road Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust NE7 7DN
Telephone: 0191 2137488/2448382
Email: Mahesh.Prabhu@nuth.nhs.uk
or Diane.Robson@nuth.nhs.uk
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Nottingham City Hospital
Intensive two-day revision course for candidates preparing for the UK TOE written exam. The content is exam orientated with mock MCQ, video clips, haemodynamic workshops and feedback.
Information: Dr Julian Skoyles
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Dr Julian Skoyles
Dept of Anaesthesia, Nottingham City Hospital, Hucknall Road, Nottingham NG5 1PB
Telephone: 0115 969 1169
Email: julian.skoyles@nuh.nhs.uk
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St Bartholmews Hospital
Four day basic perioperative TOE Course. A combination of hands on instruction in theatres & ICU and Lectures / tutorials. Course runs 4 times per year with 2 participants per course. Previous echocardiography experience not essential. Course approved for CEPD purposes.
Information: Dr Stuart Anderson
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Dr Stuart Anderson
West Smithfield, London EC1A 7BE.
Telephone:
Email: Claire.Rathwell@bartsandthelondon.nhs.uk
or Stuart.Anderson@bartsandthelondon.nhs.uk
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