ANS1905 - Toronto Anesthesia Symposium 2019
Program Description
On behalf of the Planning Committee, we would like to announce the 2019 Toronto Anesthesia Symposium – Videolaryngoscope and Supraglottic Airway: is that all we need?, will be taking place in downtown Toronto, April 13-14, 2019.
This meeting will bring together experts to discuss our current state of practice and provide clarity and guidance regarding many misconceptions, as presented by invited and local faculty.
Some highlighted topics and goals of the symposium include:
- Pro/Con Debate: Front of neck access: Scalpel bougie vs Seldinger
- Pro/Con Debate: Cricoid pressure is essential in rapid sequence induction
- Airway management in ED: improving outcome
- Pediatric difficult airway management: what’s new?
- Apneic Nasal Oxygen: High, Low or No flow?
- Relle Memorial Lecture: Obstetrical difficult airway management
Guest Speakers:
Dr. Laura Duggan, Clinical Associate Professor in Anesthesiology at the University of British Columbia
Dr. John Sakles Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine, The University of Arizona College of Medicine
Dr. John Fiadjoe, Attending Anesthesiologist in the Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
On behalf of the Organizing Committee we cordially invite you to actively participate in this conference. Saturday morning is devoted to eight unique topics presented by experts in their field, while Saturday afternoon provides the opportunity for engaging discussion during the very relevant PBL topics. Sunday morning provides a diverse choice in workshops which will sharpen your skills necessary for current and future challenges.