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AM Session
9.00 - 10.00
Examination of the newborn
Whose role is this? What do women want?
NSF Guidelines. What does the
examination entail?
PM Sessions
12.10 - 1.10
Breastfeeding: Current issues & is breast really best?
NICE Guidelines. Changes to anatomy. Why is breastfeeding important? How can we better support women at home? Problem solving. Should all hospitals be baby friendly? Debate: “Is breast really best?”.
2.15 - 3.15
Resuscitation in pregnancy and newborn
Issues of resuscitation during pregnancy – interactive lecture. Up-to-date best practice guidelines. Come & perfect your bag valve mask technique on manikins.
AM Session
10.30 - 11.30
Management of constipation in primary care
How is constipation defined? How big is the problem? How much fibre is needed? Conservative management. Laxatives... Enemy or your friend? The last resort.
PM Sessions
1.00 - 2.00 or 3.15 - 4.15
Management of anaphylaxis in primary care
An overview of the Resuscitation Council (UK)
guidelines and algorhythm for managing anaphylaxis. Aetiology of anaphylactic shock – causes & origins of anaphylactic shock. Recognising and differentiating anaphylaxis from other illnesses. ABCDE approach to assessment. Understanding the need for rapid response
and management. Drug management. Patient care. Continuing deterioration and overview of ongoing management. Professional and legal responsibilities.
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