DATE: 7th – 11th October 2024 PLACE: Quinta do Lago, Algarve, Portugal
Conrad Algarve Hotel Estrada da Quinta do Lago, 8135-106 Almancil, Quinta do Lago, Algarve, Portugal
Get ready for an exhilarating journey at the Monothematic ESRA Conference! Our 2024 meeting is not your typical gathering—it’s a dynamic fusion of cutting-edge science and top-notch leisure, promising an authoritative and all-encompassing update on the latest trends in anaesthesia. This year’s spotlight is on ‘Improved perioperative outcomes – the role of anaesthetic care.’ The conference consists of 5 days of lectures covering the most critical developments in this area with a strong theme of quality improvement. The innovative programme incorporates lectures from experts in the field with plenty of time allocated for discussion. There is ample time to enjoy the facilities of the resort hotel in Quinta do Lago and the charms of the beautiful surroundings. The outstanding faculty will provide a broad-ranging review of current issues in anaesthesia and perioperative outcomes. Don’t miss out on this unique educational experience—join us in the beautiful Algarve! We eagerly anticipate your presence at the 2024 Monothematic ESRA Conference for an unforgettable blend of learning and leisure. See you there!
16:30-16:35 Opening of meeting Narinder Rawal
16:35-16:55 The pathophysiology of postoperative pain Kariem El-Boghdadly
16:55-17:15 PROSPECT recommendations: what/why? Marc Van de Velde
17:15-17:35 Multimodal analgesia: the evidence Marc Van de Velde
17:35-17:50 Discussion 17:50-18:05 Coffee break
18:05-18:25 Regional anaesthesia and outcomes: the evidence Alan Macfarlane
18:25 – 18:45 Pain management in the respiratory, neurological and cardiac compromised patient Patricia Lavand’homme
18:45-19:00 Discussion
16:00-16:20 The concept of “Basic Analgesia” and why? Narinder Rawal
16:20-16:45 Slow-release preparations and novel analgesics Marc Van de Velde
16:45-17:05 Non-opioids, what’s new: IV lidocaine, IV ketamine, gabapentinoids and NSAIDs Kariem el Boghdadly
17:05-17:30 Abdominal wall blocks Peter Merjavy
17:30-17:50 Discussion 17:50 – 18:10 Coffee break
18:10-18:20 Abstract presentations
18:20-18:45 Peripheral nerve blocks and catheters for perioperative analgesia Kariem el Boghdadly
18:45-19:10 Optimising analgesia in the opioid-tolerant and the opioid-dependent patient Patricia Lavand’homme
19:10 – 19:35 Role of high dose corticosteroids in postoperative pain Eva Roofthooft
19:35-20:00 Discussion
08:15-08:40 ERAS in colorectal surgery Peter Merjavy
08:40-09:05 The role of regional anaesthesia in ERAS Marc Van de Velde
09:05-09:30 ERAS in joint replacement surgery Peter Merjavy
09:30-10:00 Discussion 10:00-10:30 Coffee break
10:30-10:45 Abstract presentations
10:45-11:05 Enhanced Recovery after caesarean section Nuala Lucas
11:05-11:25 PROSPECT recommendations for post-caesarean section pain Eva Roofthooft
11:25-11:50 Another view: improved postoperative recovery without ERAS Narinder Rawal
11:50 – 12:15 Discussion
08:15-08:45 Chronic postsurgical pain – prevention and management Patricia Lavand’homme
08:45-09:10 Intrathecal long-acting opioids – the pros and cons Nuala Lucas
09:10-09:35 Anaesthesia and analgesia during pregnancy and breastfeeding Nuala Lucas
09:35- 10:00 Discussion
10:00-10:10 Abstract presentations 10:10- 10:35 Coffee break 10:35-10:45 Abstract presentations
10:45-11:05 Rebound pain after peripheral nerve blocks Patricia Lavand’homme
11:05-11:30 Strategies to reduce risks of regional anaesthesia complications Kariem el Boghdadly
11:30-11:50 PDPH – new guidelines Nuala Lucas
11:50-12:15 Discussion
08:15-08:40 Opioid-free or opioid-sparing anaesthesia? Marc Van de Velde
08:40-09:05 Perineural catheters at home after ambulatory surgery – current status Narinder Rawal
09:05-09:30 Labour analgesia: state of the art Eva Roofthooft
10:30-10:40 Awards ceremony
10:40-11:05 US-guided blocks – What’s new? Peter Merjavy
11:05-11:35 Spinal anaesthesia revisited – multiple applications Narinder Rawal
11:35-12:15 Discussion and meeting summary
AWARD CEREMONY 1st prize: free ticket for Annual meeting in Oslo 2025 2nd prize: free ticket for Sunny Algarve 2025 3rd prize: free ticket for Residents&Trainees WS Porto 2025
* 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, enhanced recovery after surgery, postoperative pain management, and peri-operative medicine, 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 room block reserved for the participants of the meeting at the hotel venue Conrad Algarve is now fully booked. However, rooms are still available.
The 8th ESRA Sunny Autumn Meeting, Quinta do Lago, Algarve, Portugal 07/10/2024 – 11/10/2024 has been accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME®) with 13.5 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!
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