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This one-day event is designed to provide a comprehensive update on current practices, challenges, and innovations in obstetric anaesthesia. The programme will cover key topics such as labour analgesia, anaesthesia for caesarean section, and the management of complications.
In addition to theoretical sessions, the symposium will include interactive workshops and round-table discussions with experienced experts in the field, encouraging practical engagement and peer exchange.
Programma del corso
Scarica Programma PDF15/03/2026
| Orario | Dettaglio | Docenza |
|---|---|---|
| 08:00 — 08:30 | Registration | - |
23/03/2026
| Orario | Dettaglio | Docenza |
|---|---|---|
| 08:25 — 08:30 | Introduction prof. Draisci | - |
| 08:30 — 09:45 |
First session: Topics Covered in Theoretical Lectures:
Labour Analgesia - Chair Prof Draisci/Prof ND Lucas
- Initiation of labour analgesia (20’) Nicoletta Filetici
- Maintenance of labour analgesia (20’) Vinnie Sodhi
- Non-neuraxial analgesia (20’) Malcolm Broom
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| 10:00 — 11:15 |
Anaesthesia for Caesarean Section - Chair Capogna/Devroe
- Neuraxial anaesthesia for CS (15’) Sarah Armstrong
- Spinal hypotension (15’) Luciano Frassanito
- General anaesthesia for CS (15’) Natasha Kennedy
- Post CS analgesia (15’) Marc Van Velde
- Discussion (15’)
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| 11:15 — 11:45 | Coffee Breakz | |
| 11:45 — 13:00 |
SESSION III Complications in Obstetric Anaesthesia Chair L. Frassanito/ J.H. Bamber
• Preeclampsia R. Kearns (15’)
• Postpartum haemorrhage Y. Metodiev (15’)
• Special obstetric population: obese and neurologic pt G.L. Gonnella (15’)
• Difficult spine B.A. Zanfini (15’)
• Discussion (15’)
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| 13:00 — 14:00 | Lunch | |
| 14:00 — 16:45 |
SESSION IV Topics Covered in case-discussion/ meet the expert
TOPICS
Case with ADP—PDPH—Subdural haematoma
Pain during caesarean section
High neuraxial block
Cardiac arrest during pregnancy
Neuraxial anaesthesia and thrombocytopenia
Anaesthesia for PPH
Failing labour epidural Anaesthesia
Pre-recorded simulation session (PPH)
Pre-recorded simulation session (ultrasound)
FACILITATORS
Sarah Devroe, Carol Kenyon
Vinayak Vanjari, Yavor Metodiev
Vinnie Sodhi, Sarah Armstrong
Gemma Crossingham, Noha Tageldin
Rachel Kearns, Lauren Robbins
Malcolm Broom, Charlotte Grove
James Bamber, Caroline Phillips
Marco Scorzoni, Giorgio Capogna
Stefano Catarci
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| 16:45 — 17:00 | Closing remarks | - |
15/03/2026
08:00 — 08:30
Registration
23/03/2026
08:25 — 08:30
Introduction prof. Draisci
08:30 — 09:45
First session: Topics Covered in Theoretical Lectures:
Labour Analgesia - Chair Prof Draisci/Prof ND Lucas
- Initiation of labour analgesia (20’) Nicoletta Filetici
- Maintenance of labour analgesia (20’) Vinnie Sodhi
- Non-neuraxial analgesia (20’) Malcolm Broom
10:00 — 11:15
Anaesthesia for Caesarean Section - Chair Capogna/Devroe
- Neuraxial anaesthesia for CS (15’) Sarah Armstrong
- Spinal hypotension (15’) Luciano Frassanito
- General anaesthesia for CS (15’) Natasha Kennedy
- Post CS analgesia (15’) Marc Van Velde
- Discussion (15’)
11:15 — 11:45
Coffee Breakz
11:45 — 13:00
SESSION III Complications in Obstetric Anaesthesia Chair L. Frassanito/ J.H. Bamber
• Preeclampsia R. Kearns (15’)
• Postpartum haemorrhage Y. Metodiev (15’)
• Special obstetric population: obese and neurologic pt G.L. Gonnella (15’)
• Difficult spine B.A. Zanfini (15’)
• Discussion (15’)
13:00 — 14:00
Lunch
14:00 — 16:45
SESSION IV Topics Covered in case-discussion/ meet the expert
TOPICS
Case with ADP—PDPH—Subdural haematoma
Pain during caesarean section
High neuraxial block
Cardiac arrest during pregnancy
Neuraxial anaesthesia and thrombocytopenia
Anaesthesia for PPH
Failing labour epidural Anaesthesia
Pre-recorded simulation session (PPH)
Pre-recorded simulation session (ultrasound)
FACILITATORS
Sarah Devroe, Carol Kenyon
Vinayak Vanjari, Yavor Metodiev
Vinnie Sodhi, Sarah Armstrong
Gemma Crossingham, Noha Tageldin
Rachel Kearns, Lauren Robbins
Malcolm Broom, Charlotte Grove
James Bamber, Caroline Phillips
Marco Scorzoni, Giorgio Capogna
Stefano Catarci
16:45 — 17:00
Closing remarks
Faculty
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Registrazione
€50 Residents
€50 OAA Member Specialists
€250 Non-OAA Member Specialists (if you are interested in becoming an OAA member and accessing the discounted event participation fee, please visit the association’s website).
Pre-Registration form: https://airtable.com/app6xfXQV91Eebb6i/pagb6zmNYe9xdJLfe/form
€50 OAA Member Specialists
€250 Non-OAA Member Specialists (if you are interested in becoming an OAA member and accessing the discounted event participation fee, please visit the association’s website).
Pre-Registration form: https://airtable.com/app6xfXQV91Eebb6i/pagb6zmNYe9xdJLfe/form
Informazioni corso
Data corso:
23 Marzo 2026
Luogo:
Roma - Policlinico Gemelli
Crediti ECM:
6
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50€
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50€
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