READI Day Anaesthetics

About This Event

· Full day

Doors open at 8:00am to start promptly at 08:30am. This day is to help prepare Anaesthetist Consultants in the stabilisation and preparation for transfer of critically sick children. The day is taught by experts with experience in stabilisation and transfer of paediatric patients. There will be some workshops which a tailor made to prepare for the difficulties that can be faced when stabilising sick children, these workshops are structured to help you learn in an engaging way. Sim training will be used to bring the learning together before the end of the day.

This day is particularly aimed at senior nurse/ODPs (1-2years experience), paediatricians, registrars, Nurse practitioners or any medical and allied professionals involved in stabilisation and transfer of Paediatric patients, that feel they would benefit from this day.

Lunch will be provided this will consist of a sandwich, and crisps. If you do not want the lunch provided, you are welcome to take a short walk down to Newcastle centre for food or access the food outlets in Great North Children’s Hospital (GNCH).

What to bring and Wear

· Wear loose comfortable clothes

· bring a water bottle

· note pad and pen

Public Transport

By Air Approximately 15 minutes’ drive from Newcastle International Airport.

By Metro The closest station to the Freeman is South Gosforth and is approximately 10 minutes’ walk. Alternatively use Four Lane Ends and bus interchange. Newcastle General is not served by a Metro Station.

By Train Newcastle Central Station is 5 - 10 mins journey in a taxi.

By Bus Interchange at Haymarket for most local services

Directions

The education centre is located off queen Victoria Road, if you head towards the main entrance of GNCH (Not ED enterance), and head to the education centre/resource building it is on level 2 up the escalators, located directly opposite the staff bistro. Head into the education centre head downstairs towards the gym, come into the doors opposite the gym and we are in the last two rooms.

Parking

There is parking on site, it is a multi-story in Claremont, in busier times it can be tricky to get space. Another option is Newcastle United, and a short walk through Leazes Park, or a further car park on Clermont Road. All the car parks will require payment of varying price.

Booking is essential as spaces are limited further enquires email- [email protected]

Host or Publisher NECTAR