Previous Programmes
Below are the programmes for the previous years. At the end of every summary of the meetings there is a link to the detailed minutes of the meeting.
2009-2010
Wednesday 14th October 2009 - Liverpool Medical Institution
Question Time: The FRCA Examinations. What now? Where next?
Dr Andrew Tomlinson (Senior Vice-president RCoA, Chair of Examinations Committee 2007-2009), Dr J-P van Besouw (Chair of Examinations Committee), Dr Liam Brennan (Chair of the Final FRCA Board of Examiners), Dr Hazel Adams (Chair of the SAQ Core Group 2007-2009)
Minutes for this meeting are available here.
Friday 20th November 2009 - Liverpool Medical Institution
‘The True Value of IPPV’
Dr Neil Soni, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, London
Dr Soni will talk about the many consequences of positive pressure ventilation on lung physiology and the derangements encountered with their consequent cost particularly in patients who have been ventilated for significant periods in the setting of the intensive care unit.
Meeting at 7pm followed by Dinner.
Minutes for this meeting are available here.
Thursday 14th January 2010 - Liverpool Medical Institution
‘Revalidation - Last chance for Professionalism?’
Professor Chris Dodds, Middlesbrough
Professor Dodds will discuss the consequences of revalidation on the working lives of anaesthetists with the needs for relicensing and recertification. With the fine detail of this process still being refined, Professor Dodds will be able to consider the latest requirements for the anticipated start date in 2010.
Minutes for this meeting are available here.
Friday 26th February 2010 - Liverpool Medical Institution
The Trainee's Prize & Jackson Rees Medal
The format will be the same as last year with a closing date for all entries of Thursday 4th February. The complete abstract (including title, authors' names and addresses, text, table, space for figure, references and acknowledgements) should not exceed one A4 page. This format will allow 450-500 words, or 250-350 words plus a table or figure. The best 10 entries, as judged by a shortlisting committee (if necessary) will present at the Post-Fellowship meeting on the afternoon of Wednesday the 24th of February. Shortlisting of papers will pay particular attention to the originality of the idea, the amount of work that the presenting trainee had put into the paper, the clinical relevance of the paper, clarity of the presentation and slides, timekeeping and the response to questions. The best 4 presentations will then be shortlisted by all their peers at this meeting and will go on to present in the evening. This format continues from last year and involves all of the post-fellowship trainees in the decision making process for this competition. The best 4 presentations will then be shortlisted by all their peers at this meeting and will go on to present at the Friday evening meeting on the 26th February.
Information on the medal itself and previous winners can be found here.
Prize Presentations at 7pm followed by Dinner, to book a place email Margaret Trowler (Margaret.Trowler@whnt.nhs.uk)
Minutes for this meeting are available here.
Thursday 25th March 2010 - Park Royal Hotel, Warrington
'The Failing Anaesthetist' - Joint Meeting with the Manchester Medical Society
1) The Failing Consultant
Dr Gary Francis, Medical Director, University Hospital Aintree
2) The Failing Trainee
Dr Andrew Bowhay, Head of School, Mersey School of Anaesthesia
3) The Assessment of Individual/Team Performance
Mr Ben Bridgewater, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University Hospital of South Manchester
4) Support for the Doctor in Difficulty
Dr James Clarke, St George's Hospital, London
There will be a charge for attending this meeting of £35 for members (including trainees) and £65 for non-members. There are limited places for this meeting so it is essential that anyone wishing to attend must book a place by calling 0151 6047331 or emailing Margaret.Trowler@whnt.nhs.uk
Meeting at 2pm.
Friday 21st May 2010 - Liverpool Medical Institution
Annual General Meeting
The Polonium Poisoning of Alexander Litvinenko
Dr Jim Down, University College Hospital, London
Former Russian spy, Alexander Litvinenko, died from radiation poisoning on the intensive care unit of University College Hospital, London. This hit the world’s press and Dr Jim Down tells the fascinating inside story.
Meeting at 7pm followed by Dinner, to book a place email Margaret Trowler (Margaret.Trowler@whnt.nhs.uk)
2008-2009
Wednesday 8th October 2008 - Liverpool Medical Institution
The Archive Hour
&
Inauguration of the new President,
Professor Jennifer M. HunterDr David Gray et al.
A compendium of recently discovered old films will be shown from the early years of the Liverpool Department of Anaesthesia in the 1940-1950s. It will give a glimpse of the local history of the specialty in the days when the ‘Liverpool Technique’ was being developed and promoted with the advent of muscle relaxants.
Meeting at 7pm followed by Dinner
Friday 14th November 2008 - Liverpool Medical Institution
‘Diabetes and Anaesthesia ’
Professor GM Hall, St George's Hospital, London
Professor Hall will speak about his main research interest which is the area of endocrine and metabolic problems associated with anaesthesia with a particular emphasis on Diabetes.
Meeting at 7pm followed by Dinner
Thursday 15th January 2009 - Liverpool Medical Institution
‘Physiology at the Extreme – The Xtreme Everest Expedition’
Dr Mike Grocott, Senior Lecturer and Consultant in Intensive Care Medicine, University College London
Dr Mike Grocott was the Director and Expedition Leader of the Caudwell Xtreme Everest research project. This entailed placing a research team on the summit of Mount Everest in May 2007 and making the first ever measurement of PaO2 in human blood at 8400m, on the balcony of Everest. Dr Grocott will give a well-illustrated and insightful account of the expedition which was the centrepiece of an extensive and continuing programme of research into studying human systems stretched to breaking point in extreme environments.
Meeting at 7pm followed by Dinner
Friday 27th February 2009 - Liverpool Medical Institution
The Trainee's Prize & Jackson Rees Medal
The format will be the same as last year with a closing date for all entries of Thursday 5th February. The complete abstract (including title, authors' names and addresses, text, table, space for figure, references and acknowledgements) should not exceed one A4 page. This format will allow 450-500 words, or 250-350 words plus a table or figure. The best 10 entries, as judged by a shortlisting committee (if necessary) will present at the Post-Fellowship meeting on the afternoon of Friday 27th February. Shortlisting of papers will pay particular attention to the originality of the idea, the amount of work that the presenting trainee had put into the paper, the clinical relevance of the paper, clarity of the presentation and slides, timekeeping and the response to questions. The best 4 presentations will then be shortlisted by their peers at this meeting and will go on to present in the evening. This format continues from last year and involves the post-fellowship trainees in the decision making process for this competition.
Information on the medal itself and previous winners can be found here.
Prize Presentations at 7pm followed by Dinner
Wednesday 25th March 2009 - Manchester Town Hall, Albert Square, Manchester, M60 2LA
Joint Meeting with the Manchester Medical Society
To celebrate its 175th anniversary, the Manchester Medical Society is hosting an afternoon meeting for all sections at Manchester Town Hall at which the LSA will be guests.
1) In the Footsteps of Featherstone
Dr D.K. Whitaker, Past President AAGBI, Consultant Anaesthetist Manchester Royal Infirmary
2) How green is your anaesthetic?
Dr N. Harper, Past President Anaesthetic Section RSM, Consultant Anaesthetist Manchester Royal Infirmary
3) Will I be asleep?
Professor B. Pollard, Profesor of Anaesthesia, University of Manchester
The meeting is free to all members of the LSA (including trainees) but all non-members will be charged a fee of £60 for the meeting. There are limited places for this meeting so it is essential that anyone wishing to attend must book a place by calling 0151 6047331 or emailing Margaret.Trowler@whnt.nhs.uk or returning this form.
Directions to the town hall are available here.
Meeting at 2pm.
Friday 15th May 2009 - Liverpool Medical Institution
Annual General Meeting & Presidential Address
‘Journey of a (Professional) Lifetime ’
Professor Jennifer M Hunter
2007-2008
Wednesday 10th October 2007 - Liverpool Medical Institution
‘Anaesthesia – A Pictorial History’
Dr Bill Bickerstaffe, Southport
Friday 9th November 2007 - Liverpool Medical Institution
‘An End to Poke and Hope? ’
Dr Barry Nicholls, Taunton
Thursday 10th January 2008 - Liverpool Medical Institution
‘Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing - Is it worth the sweat? ’
Dr Jonathan Wilson, York
Friday 29th February 2008 - Liverpool Medical Institution
The Trainee's Prize & Jackson Rees Medal
Thursday 13th March 2008 - Park Royal Hotel, Stretton, Warrington, WA4 4NS
Perpetual Paediatric Problems
1) Stabilisation and transfer of the critically ill child – pearls and pitfalls
Dr P-M Fortune, Clinical Director of Critical Care, Central Manchester and Manchester Children’s University Hospitals NHS Trust
2) The Role of the European Resuscitation Council and the Guidelines
Dr J Smith, Consultant Anaesthetist, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust
3) Fluid therapy
Dr F Potter, Consultant Anaesthetist, Royal Liverpool Children’s Hospital NHS Trust
4) North of England Cleft Foundation – aspects of paediatric cleft care in Southern India
Dr R G Teturswamy, Consultant in Palliative Care, East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
Dr P Venkataraman, Consultant Anaesthetist, Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Trust
Dr M R Tremlett, Consultant Anaesthetist, South Tees Hospitals NHS Trust
Friday 9th May 2008 - Liverpool Medical Institution
Annual General Meeting & Presidential Address
‘Almost Out of Gas’
Dr John Chambers
2006-2007
Wednesday 11th October 2006 - Liverpool Medical Institution
Inauguration of New President: Dr John Chambers & 'Any Questions' - A Panel Discussion
Dr Judith Hulf, President of the Royal College of Anaesthetists.
Professor David Graham, Postgraduate Dean, Mersey Deanery
Dr David Whitaker, President of the AAGBI
Friday 17th November 2006 - Liverpool Medical Institution
Balanced Fluid Regime - A Useful Tool?
Professor Monty Mythen, Portex Professor of Anaesthesia and Critical Care, University College London
Thursday 11th January 2007 - Liverpool Medical Institution
The Future of Medical Training in the UK
Professor Sir John Temple
Friday 23rd February 2007 - Liverpool Medical Institution
The Trainee's Prize & Jackson Rees Medal
Thursday 15th March 2007 - Park Royal Hotel, Stretton, Warrington
Symposium: The Management of Head Injuries
1) Trends in Head Injury Outcome
Mr Andrew King, Consultant Neurosurgeon, Hope Hospital, Manchester
2) The Role of Hypothermia in the Management of Head Injuries
Dr Richard Protheroe, Consultant Anaesthetist, Hope Hospital, Manchester
3) Final Whistle or Extra-Time?
Dr Steve Kerr, Consultant in Paediatric Intensive Care, Alder Hey Hospital, Liverpool
4) Debate: 'This House believes that Head Injuries are best treated in a Neurosurgical Centre'
For: Dr Sean Tighe, Consultant Anaesthetist, Chester
Against: Mr Paul Eldridge, Consultant Neurosurgeon, Walton Centre, Liverpool.
Friday 11th May 2007 - University of Liverpool Faculty of Veterinary Science, Leahurst, Wirral
Annual General Meeting
2005-2006
Friday 21st October 2005
A Tale of Three Lawrences
Drs L. Azavedo (Royal Preston Hospital), L. Wilson (Liverpool) & L. McCrossan (Royal Liverpool University Hospital)
Friday 18th November 2005
Training Anaesthesia Care Practitioners - Are We Turkeys Voting for Christmas?
Dr Bill Horton, University Hospital, Aintree and Prof Andrew Smith, Morecambe Bay
Thursday January 12th 2006
Surgery at the Battle of Waterloo
Mr Mick Crumplin – Retired Consultant Surgeon, Wrexham Maelor Hospital
Friday February 10th 2006
The Trainee’s Prize
Prize Presentations by Trainees in competition for the Jackson Rees Medal
Thursday March 9th 2006
Symposium: "Advances in Critical Care"
1) Sepsis and the impact of Xigris in the UK
Dr Saxon Ridley (Norfolk)
2) Critical care 5 years from now
Dr Jane Eddlestone (Manchester)
3) Debate: 'This House believes that Pulmonary Artery Catheters are no longer required in the Management of Critically Ill Patients'
Dr P Dark (Salford) in favour and Dr Richard Nelson (Chester) against the motion
4) Advances in the Management of Massive Haemorrhage – The Role of Recombinant Factor VIIa
Dr Richard Wenstone (Liverpool)
Friday May 12th 2006
Annual General Meeting
