Optimising Respiratory Care in the Critically Ill Patient

This study day provides a comprehensive exploration of ventilation and respiratory management across the ICU setting. It will cover principles for the management of Level 1 and 2 patients through to advanced ventilation strategies, including ECMO, alongside key concepts including weaning and extubation planning.

Participants will develop their understanding of advanced respiratory assessment techniques and the management of complex cases, including patients already requiring long term ventilation. The day will also highlight the critical role of the multi-professional team in optimising patient outcomes. Emphasis will be placed on collaborative approaches to care in response to increasing patient complexity.

Learning Objectives

To describe appropriate respiratory management strategies for Level 1 and Level 2 patients.
To gain an understanding of advanced respiratory assessment techniques to support clinical decision-making.
Explain evidence-based weaning protocols and identify strategies for managing difficult-to-wean patients, including respiratory muscle training.
Demonstrate understanding of key considerations for safe and effective extubation.
Discuss the principles and challenges of long-term ventilation (LTV) management.
Outline the indications for and basic principles of ECMO in critical care.
Recognise the role of the multi-professional team in supporting respiratory care and rehabilitation.

Draft Programme

08:45 - 09:00
Welcome and Introduction
Chairs: Ema Swingwood and Nicki Credland

09:00 - 09:30
Respiratory management of Level 1 and 2 patients
Speaker: TBC

09:30 - 10:00
Title TBC
Speaker: TBC

10:00 - 10:30
The Role of ECMO in the ICU Setting
Speaker: TBC

10:30 - 10:45
Q&A Session
Chairs and Speakers

10:45 - 11:00
Break

11:00 - 11:30
Advanced assessment techniques to inform ventilation strategies
Speakers: TBC

11:30 - 12:00
Recognising dyspneoa in the intubated and ventilated patients
Speaker: TBC

12:00 - 12:30
How to get the tube out effectively: extubation checks in the ICU
Speaker: TBC

12:30 - 12:45
Q&A Session
Chairs and Speakers

12:45 - 13:30
Lunch Break

13:30 - 14:00
Weaning protocols for ventilation
Speakers: TBC

14:00 - 14:30
Respiratory muscle training in difficult to wean patients
Speakers: TBC

14:30 - 15:00
The role of Speech and Language Therapy in tracheostomy weaning
Speakers: TBC

15:00 - 15:15
Q&A Session
Chairs and Speakers

15:15 - 15:30
Break

15:30 - 16:00
Management of long-term ventilation in the ICU setting
Speaker:TBC

16:00 - 16:45
Panel discussion
Panellists:TBC

16:45 - 17:00
Closing Remarks
Chairs: Ema Swingwood and Nicki Credland

Pricing

Pricing

All prices are VAT exempt. Members benefit from significantly reduced rates.

Role	Member rate	Non-member rate
Consultant	£150	£265
SAS	£100	£170
Trainee	£100	£170
Nurse	£100	£170
AHP	£100	£170
Associate	£100	£170
Student	£50	£75

Group bookings

Group bookings can be made for multiple delegates and paid by credit card via the event booking page.

We are also able to invoice for group bookings of 10 or more delegates, or where the total value is over £500. Group bookings can only be made up to 6 weeks in advance of an event and must be paid in full prior to the event date to avoid tickets being cancelled.

To book a group via invoice, please download the form below, complete and return to events@ics.ac.uk.