Simulation Training for Anaesthetists at UCLH in London.

I was the PPIE lead and advisor for the PILOT Simulation Training day. It was excellent and hopefully will be repeated next year and extended to all other departments and be rolled out through all NHS Trusts.

Date 28th June 2024

Learning Objectives

To understand the initial post-op management of bariatric surgery emergencies

To understand the initial management of common bariatric anaesthesia emergencies

To recognise the prevalence of weight stigma

To develop effective communication strategies for discussing issues relating to a patient’s weight

To become familiar with safe manual handling principles involved in safe transfer of an unwell patient living with obesity

Faculty

Consultant Anaesthetist

Consultant Surgeon

Clinical Fellows

Simulation Fellow

Expert Patient

Manual Handling advisor

Scrub Sister