Synopsis

The Obstetric HDU course at Leeds has been set up primarily to provide teaching on diseases commonly encountered in the Obstetric HDU; the basic pathophysiology, the signs and symptoms, the medical treatment and the consequent medical & nursing implications. It is generally believed that the skill and knowledge base for those caring for these patients is stretched beyond its limit and that specialised in-depth discussion on specific areas such as the management of the severe pre-eclamptic or massive maternal haemorrhage is required to ensure the best use of staff and optimum patient care.

Funding

Yorkshire Modular Trainees

This course is fully funded for doctors enrolled on the Yorkshire Modular Training Programme in their first year of Training.

External Trainees

Places are available for midwives and doctors outside of the Yorkshire Modular Training Programme at a cost of £150.

Aims

This is a multi-disciplinary course aimed at both Midwives and 1st Year doctors specialising in Obs and Gynae.

The aim of the course is to provide theoretical and practical teaching on (a) fundamental diseases of pregnancy and (b) on the management of the mother requiring high dependency care. It includes discussion of the causes, signs and symptoms, treatment and complications of the commoner diseases of pregnancy and childbirth and the general principles of recognising and managing basic airway, breathing and circulatory problems. Care of the post-operative or in those with pre-existing medical conditions is included.

We also hope that this will provide a forum in which to update the trainee obstetrician and midwife on the implications of complex or new medical/obstetric or anaesthetic techniques on their patient management throughout the maternity directorate and not just the HDU.

Objectives

• To be able to perform basic life support to a high standard
• To understand the aspects of advanced life support relevant to the Obstetric High Dependency situation
• To understand the need for and the place of Obstetric HDU care
• To discuss relevant applied physiology and pharmacology of common obstetric HDU conditions and their treatments
• To understand the principles of cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, hepatic and haematological failure and their general management
• To understand the suggested causes, the signs and symptoms, treatment and complications of pre-eclampsia
• To understand the causes, signs and symptoms, treatment and complications of massive maternal haemorrhage
• To appreciate the variety of anaesthetic and analgesic techniques on delivery suite, their indications, complications and treatment should they arise
• To discuss common medico legal, ethical and cultural issues of relevance to the high dependency patient and their implications for staff and trust

Programme

08:30 Registration

09:00 Practical Session 1

10:00 Practical Session 2

11:00 Practical Session 3

12:00 Close

• Practical Session 1: SIMMAN in Obstetric HDU
• Practical Session 2: Resuscitation Station, Obstetrics
• Practical Session 3: Case Based discussion

Pre-Course Materials

• Map to the LIMIT Suite
• Map of Anglers Club Car Park
• Travel Claim Form
• Accomadation Claim Form

MCQs / Podcasts

Information to access the MCQ's and podcats will be provided after you book your place.

Cancellation Terms and Conditions

Yorkshire Modular Trainees

In the event that you need to cancel this course, the following terms and conditions apply.

Failure to notify non-attendance at least 2 weeks prior to the start date will result in a loss of your funded place on the course. To rebook, an external course fee of £150 will be charged. Please accept that no exceptions will be made.

Latecomers will be turned away any later than 15 after the course start time.

External Trainees

In the event that you need to cancel this course, the following terms and conditions apply.

Cancellation charges are as follows:

• More than 1 month = full refund
• less than 1 month = 50% refund
• less than 10 days = No refund