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2012 Short Course Content Open
Access to the 2012 Perioperative Medicine Short Course for enrolled participants will begin as of Monday May 21, 2012.
The format for the 2012 short course is similar to previous years courses:
- 6 Weeks of online/distance education
- 1 week for a mid-term break
- A second 6 week block of online/distance education
- A two day weekend, requiring physical attendance, in Melbourne, Australia.
The course formally commences with the online component on 4th June 2012, and runs to 9th September 2012.
Participants will be required to attend one weekend of either the 1st & 2nd OR 8th & 9th September 2012 in order to successfully complete short course requirements.
Click here to view the flyer for the 2012 Perioperative Medicine Short Course.
If you wish to place your name on the waitlist for the 2013 course, click here to email Ms Aushra Saldukas (Course Organiser)
The Diploma and Masters in Perioperative Medicine for 2013 has been finalised.
We are proud to announce that in conjunction with Monash University and the Academic Board of Anaesthesia & Perioperative Medicine, a formal masters in medicine programme, with specialisation in perioperative medicine for 2013 will commence soon.
A plain language summary of the diploma and masters, including a brief overview of recognition of prior learning for previous or current short course participation is available by clicking here.
Further details are available via the Monash University handbook and website.
If you are interested in receiving further information about the 2013 short course or masters programme, click here to email Ms Aushra Saldukas (Course Organiser)
Best wishes and thank you for your interest,
Perioperative Medicine Short Course Organisers
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ERAS
Enhanced Recovery After colorectal Surgery (ERAS)
Current Anaesthesia & Critical Care Volume 21, Issue 3, Pages 121-124; Enhanced recovery after colorectal surgery; M. Grover
The author of this article presents a guideline to minimise length of stay following colorectal surgery. Using traditional approaches to surgery and anaesthesia, most patients would stay days-weeks following their surgery. The ERAS approach uses multiple evidence based techniques in the pre-operative, intraoperative and postoperative phase of surgery to allow adequate non-opioid analgesia, allow rapid mobilisation and early resumption of oral diet.
Vasopressin
Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular AnesthesiaVolume 24, Issue 2, April 2010, Pages 330-347
Vasopressin: A Review of Therapeutic Applications
This review examines the use and evidence behind vasopressin in management of the septic patient. It summarises particularly well the results of the VASST trial, which was one of the first trials to demonstrate a superior outcome in intensive care units with vasopressin in comparison to noradrenaline/norepinephrine. In addition the author reviews its use and indications for vasoplegic syndrome and in cardiac arrest management.
Red cell transfusion
This study evaluates the use of a perioperative protocol for total joint arthroplasty to minimise transfusion in the perioperative period. The authors are to be commended for their simple approach that has produced a reduction in allogeneic transfusion. The protocol consisted of erythropoietin administration (dosed by weight) prior to surgery, as well as preoperative autologous blood collection. Allogeneic blood transfusion reduction was successfully achieved by protocol on total joint arthoplasty. The authors note that there was minimal alteration to preoperative planning with successful results. Rashiq et al; Canadian Journal of Anesthesia; 57(4):343-349 Read more...
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