Overview
This interactive half-day workshop focuses on the practical application of mechanical ventilation in the emergency department, with an emphasis on managing challenging and high-stakes clinical scenarios. Focusing on the Hamilton T1 Ventilator, and combining focused teaching with case-based group work, participants will explore key ventilation principles, modes, and strategies, which would still be of value for those using different ventilators. Through structured breakout sessions and facilitated discussions, attendees will apply their knowledge to real-world cases such as severe pneumonia, drowning and pneumothorax with ongoing air leak, before reconvening to consolidate learning and review NIV and invasive ventilation for severe asthma. The session is designed to provide practical tips and decision-making frameworks to optimise ventilation across a range of common and complex presentations.
Lead Facilitator
Dr Anthony Tzannes, supported by Dr Tom Burbidge-King and Dr John Currie
Who Should Attend
FACEMs and Trainees
ACEM CPD Hours
Educational Activities (EA): 2 hours 30 minutes
Reviewing Performance (RP): 1 hour
Health Outcomes: Professionalism
Procedural Skills:
B7 – Set up of Ventilator & Commencement of Positive Pressure Ventilation
B10 – Use of non-invasive ventilation device – Adult
Agenda
| Time | Topic/Activity | Presenter/Facilitator |
| 1330-1340 | Introduction | Anthony Tzannes |
| 1340-1355 | Intro to T1 and it’s quirks c/w other Vents | |
| 1355-1455 | In depth review of modes/options & ventilation principles | |
| 1455-1500 | Outline of Break out session | |
| 1500-1530 | Afternoon Tea | |
| 1530-1610 | Break out session – scenarios | Anthony Tzannes Tom Burbidge-King John Currie |
| 1610-1630 | Review of scenarios as group | |
| 1630-1650 | Asthma Ventilation (NIV and via ETT) | |
| 1650-1700 | Summary & close |