DATE: 2nd – 6th October 2023 PLACE: Quinta do Lago, Algarve, Portugal
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Conrad Algarve Hotel Estrada da Quinta do Lago, 8135-106, Quinta do Lago, Algarve, Portugal
This Monothematic ESRA Conference strives to combine state-of-the-art science with high-quality leisure to provide an authoritative and comprehensive update on obstetric anaesthesia.
The conference consists of 5 days of lectures covering the most important developments in obstetric anaesthesia. Alongside the innovative programme of lectures and discussions, there is ample time to enjoy the facilities of the resort hotel in Quinta de Lago and the charms of the beautiful surroundings.
The outstanding faculty will provide a broad-ranging review of current issues in obstetric anaesthesia. So come and join us for a unique educational experience!
We look forward to seeing you in beautiful Algarve!
Watch our sneak peek webinar Obstetric update – what’s hot in the journals presented by Marc Van de Velde, Nuala Lucas & Desire Onwochei
17.00 – 17.20 A history of obstetric anaesthesia Dr. Xandra Schyns-van den Berg (The Netherlands)
17.20 – 17.40 The physiological changes of pregnancy – key aspects for anaesthetic practice Prof. Dr. Marc Van de Velde (Belgium)
17.40 – 18.00 Morbidity and Mortality in Obstetric Anesthesia Prof. Dr. Nuala Lucas (UK)
18.00 – 18.30 What’s new in obstetric anaesthesia? Prof. Dr. Cynthia Wong (US)
18.30 – 19.00 Discussion
08.00 – 08.20 Non-neuraxial labour analgesia Dr. John Loughrey (Ireland)
08.20 – 08.40 Initiation of neuraxial labour analgesia Prof. Dr. Marc Van de Velde (Belgium)
08.40 – 09.00 Maintenance of neuraxial labour analgesia Prof. Dr. Cynthia Wong (US)
09.00 – 09.20 The ideal local anaesthetic mixture for labour analgesia Dr. Desire Onwochei (UK)
09.20 – 09.50: Discussion 09.50 – 10.20: Coffee
10.20 – 10.40 Ultrasound and neuraxial analgesia – always, sometimes, never Dr. John Loughrey (Ireland)
10.40 – 11.00 Effects of labour analgesia on fetus, neonate and obstetric outcome Prof. Dr. Cynthia Wong (US)
11.00 – 11.20 Managing the failing labour epidural Prof. Dr. Nuala Lucas (UK)
11.20 – 11.40 The parturient with coagulation disorders Prof. Dr. Nuala Lucas (UK)
11.40 – 12.00: Discussion
08.00 – 08.25 Regional anaesthesia for elective caesarean section Prof. Dr. Sarah Devroe (Belgium)
08.25 – 08.50 Regional anaesthesia for unplanned caesarean section Prof. Dr. John Loughrey (Ireland)
08.50 – 09.15 General anesthesia for caesarean section Prof. Dr. Marc Van de Velde (Belgium)
09.15 – 09.50: Discussion 09.50 – 10.20: Coffee
10.20 – 10.40 Minimizing pain and distress during caesarean section under neuraxial anaesthesia Prof. Dr. Nuala Lucas (UK)
10.40 – 11.00 Managing post-caesarean section pain Prof. Dr. Marc Van de Velde (Belgium)
11.00 – 11.20 Does anaesthesia have a role in external cephalic version Dr. Desire Onwochei (UK)
11.20 – 12.00: Discussion
08.00 – 08.25 Anaesthetic management of preeclampsia Prof. Dr. Sarah Devroe (Belgium)
08.25 – 08.50 Obstetric hemorrhage part 1: Causes, epidemiology, protocols, uterotonics, transfusion policy Dr. Desire Onwochei (UK)
08.50 – 09.15 Obstetric hemorrhage revisited 2: Coagulation management, patient blood management, placental problems, surgery, interventional radiology Prof. Dr. Marc Van de Velde (Belgium)
09.15 – 09.40 Anaesthetic management of cardiac disease in pregnancy Prof. Dr. Steffen Rex (Belgium)
09.40 – 10.00: Discussion 10.00 – 10.20: Coffee
10.20 – 10.40 The obese parturient Dr. John Loughrey (Ireland)
10.40 – 11.00 Neurologic deficit in the postpartum Prof. Dr. Cynthia Wong (US)
11.00 – 11.20 Anaesthetic management of neurological disease in pregnancy Dr. Xandra Schyns-van den Berg (The Netherlands)
08.00 – 11.45 Session 5: Beyond the labour ward Chair: Prof. Dr. Marc Van de Velde (Belgium)
08.00 – 08.25 Minimizing the environmental impact of obstetric anaesthesia – what can I do? Prof. Dr. Steffen Rex (Belgium)
08.25 – 08.50 Anaesthesia during pregnancy for non-obstetric reasons and for fetal interventions Dr. Sarah Devroe (Belgium)
08.50 – 09.15 Post-dural puncture headache Dr. Xandra Schyns-van den Berg (The Netherlands)
09.15 – 09.40 Identification and management of maternal critical illness & sepsis Prof. Dr. Nuala Lucas (UK)
09.40 – 10.00: Discussion 10.00 – 10.30: Coffee
10.30 – 10.50 Avoiding medicolegal problems in obstetric anaesthesia Dr. Xandra Schyns-van den Berg (The Netherlands)
10.50 – 11.30 Final burning questions on any obstetric anesthesia topic Audience and full faculty
11.30 – 11.45 Summarizing the meeting: what have we learnt? Prof. Dr. Nuala Lucas (UK) and Prof. Dr. Marc Van de Velde (Belgium)
11.45 – End of the meeting Prof. Dr. Marc Van de Velde (Belgium) and Prof. Dr. Nuala Lucas (UK)
* Included in the registration fees are daily coffee breaks and lunch, as well as the Welcome Reception on Monday night
Payment of registration fees (in EUR) can be made as follows:
By Credit Card: Visa or MasterCard By Bank Transfer (additional 30 EUR handling fee is required):
Please make drafts payable to:
ESRA KBC Grimbergen IBAN BE72 7340 2880 9716 EUR BIC KREDBEBB
All cancellations must be electronically mailed to office@esraeurope.org Refund of registration fee will be as follows:
Note, that in case of an offline payment the 30 Euro bank transfer charge will not be reimbursed.
The ESRA monothematic meetings welcomes poster presentations in any area related to obstetric anaesthesia including:
Accepted posters will be given the opportunity present their work during the meeting. A prize for the best poster will be offered! Don’t miss this great opportunity to present your work in the friendly surroundings of the ESRA Monothematic meeting.
The 7th ESRA Sunny Autumn Meeting, Quinta do Lago, Algarve, Portugal 02/10/2023 – 06/10/2023 has been accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME®) with 16.0 European CME credits (ECMEC®s). Each medical specialist should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity.
Through an agreement between the Union Européenne des Médecins Spécialistes and the American Medical Association, physicians may convert EACCME® credits to an equivalent number of AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Information on the process to convert EACCME® credit to AMA credit can be found at https://edhub.ama-assn.org/pages/applictations.
Live educational activities, occurring outside of Canada, recognised by the UEMS-EACCME® for ECMEC®s are deemed to be Accredited Group Learning Activities (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
Each participant will claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity.
The EACCME® awards ECMEC®s on the basis of 0,5 ECMEC® for 30 minutes of CME with a maximum of 8 ECMEC®s per day. cf. Chapter XIII of UEMS 2023.07.
A feedback survey will be sent by email to all participants after the event. Once this form completed, your certificate will be delivered after the deadline.
The Algarve is the beautiful southern coastline of Portugal. It is a region blessed with stunning beaches, picturesque fishing towns and a glorious climate, all of which combine to create the perfect holiday destination. The Algarve is wonderfully varied, able to appeal to a wide cross-section of tourists; there are pristine beaches, water-parks, buzzing nightlife and historic towns for cultural tour.
The Algarve can be easily reached from anywhere in continental Europe. A superb network of new motorways and dual carriageways allow for trouble free motoring through attractive areas of southern Portugal. Apart from major holiday periods there is not a problem with traffic congestion. The A22, also known as the Via Infante Sagres Spain is close to Lagos. Roads branch off to beaches, coastal towns and inland villages.
Air travel is certainly the most comfortable and fastest way to get to the sun drenched Algarve. Faro airport is only a few hours from most European destinations. Passengers using the airport as a gateway to the Algarve, will find a modern terminal building located only 4 kilometres from downtown Faro.
Travelling by train is also an option, since Portugal is part of the European rail network and can easily be reached from most of the European capitals.
Getting to the Algarve is part of what makes it one of Europe’s most fascinating holiday destinations. Whether you choose to arrive by plane, car, train or bus, you are bound to be received with a warming and welcoming spirit.
Faro Airport is the main international airport of the Algarve and southern Portugal.
The Conrad Algarve Hotel is 20 minutes drive from Faro Airport.
Airport transfer to Algarve: you can book before your arrival by filling out the booking form, insert your flight details and you will immediately receive the confirmation by email: faroairporttransfersalgarve.com/en/hotel-conrad-algarve
Looking forward to welcoming you in Algarve!
Please check (https://www.visitportugal.com/en/content/covid-19-measures-implemented-portugal) for current restrictions in Portugal.
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