Workshop Description:

Presented by: Dr David Smith, Consultant in Emergency Medicine and Paediatric Emergency Medicine, NUH

This high-fidelity simulation-based workshop will immerse participants in realistic trauma scenarios, focusing on the rapid assessment and management of critically injured patients. Key learning points include:

• Team-based trauma resuscitation
• Human factors in high-pressure situations
• Effective communication and decision-making

Through hands-on simulations and debrief sessions, participants will develop skills in leading and participating in trauma resuscitations, enhancing their confidence and competence in emergency situations.

Workshop Description:

Presented by: Chris White, Paediatric ACP, NUH, Angel Timmons, Paediatric ED Nurse, NUH and Ryan Clarke, Paediatric ENP, NUH

This hands-on session will cover essential skills for managing minor trauma-related injuries. Participants will practice key techniques, including:

• Plastering
• Traction
• Wound closure
• Haemorrhage control

Facilitated by an experienced team of clinicians and nurses, this workshop aims to equip attendees with practical knowledge and confidence in handling minor injuries effectively.

Workshop Description:

Presented by: Dr Abdellah Aroui, Consultant in Emergency Medicine and Ultrasound Lead for Emergency Medicine, NUH and Dr Dave Shearn, Consultant in Emergency Medicine and Paediatric Emergency Medicine, NUH

This interactive session will focus on the application of ultrasound in paediatric trauma. Participants will gain hands-on experience in key techniques, including:

• Femoral nerve block
• IV access
• Cardiac, respiratory, and abdominal assessments

This workshop is designed to enhance diagnostic skills and improve patient outcomes through the effective use of ultrasound.

Workshop Description:

Presented by: Dr Jake Turner, Anaesthetic, Major Trauma & PHEM Consultant, NUH and Dr James Armstrong, Paediatric Anaesthetist, NUH 

This workshop will focus on real-world paediatric trauma airway challenges in both prehospital and emergency settings. Key topics include:

1. Anatomy and physiology of the paediatric airway
2. Airway equipment and management strategies
3. Emergent airway interventions

Hands-on case-based discussions will enhance your confidence in managing these critical scenarios.

Workshop Description:

Presented by: Dr Chris Gough, Consultant in Emergency Medicine & Prehospital Care, NUH & LNAA and Craig Blair, HEMS Paramedic, Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance

Ever wondered how patients arrive in the ED fully packaged? In this interactive workshop, you’ll experience the process firsthand—starting with an untreated casualty and working through to full prehospital packaging, ready for transport. Alongside this, we’ll explore prehospital analgesia options, discussing how to balance effective pain management with safe packaging and transfer.

Workshop Description:

Presented by: Dr Bethany Thompson, Clinical Psychologist, NUH, Dr Rachael Staniec, Clinical Psychologist, NUH and Dr Vikram Baicher, PEM Consultant, NUH 

In this workshop we will explore and discuss the following: 

1. Identify incivility and why it might occur.
2. Explore what compassion is
3. Understand compassionate theory and how this might apply with incivility