CCAT and ICARUS Conference
09:00 Registration & meet/greet
Admin; housekeeping; background
09:30 Introduction
Getting to know your team and ICARUS – A brief look at the future of aeromedical research and education
10:00 Aeromedical teamworking
Simple principles of CRM – Human Factors in high-risk environments
10:30 Above the Misty Mountains
Snippets from Advanced Altitude Physiology – Use the fundamental sciences to optimise patient care
11:00 Coffee
11:30 Circling the SQuARE
Safety, Quality and Risk – Operating at the highest level of best practice
12:00 Anatomy of a complex case 1
Not quite as straight forward as it first seems – Common respiratory condition (COPD)
12:30 Discussion 1
Using the SQuARE principle – Using a robust system to maximise preparedness
13:00 Lunch
13:30 Anatomy of a complex case 2
Peri-arrest during peri-transport – Common cardiac condition (IHD & PE)
14:00 Discussion 2
Developing the SQuARE process – Risk assessment and decision making
14:30 Anatomy of a complex case 3
Deciding on best windows of opportunity – Common neurological condition (SAH)
15:00 Discussion 3
Beyond the SQuARE – Clinical management
15:30 Tea
16:00 Wash-up and Key Points Summary
Maintaining clinical and logistic standards – Learning to think differently (like a LEGO SQuARE)
16:30 Formal End
Optional Open Discussion session for interested delegates – Preparation and attention to detail
17:00 Optional End
