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Thursday, March 5

Emergencies and Trauma Symposium

By The Association for Perioperative Practice (AfPP)

When Every Second Counts >> Responding with Confidence

Date and time

Location

The Royal Society of Medicine

1 Wimpole Street London W1G 0AE United Kingdom

Agenda

8:40 AM - 9:20 AM

Registration, Coffee and Exhibition Viewing

9:20 AM - 9:30 AM

Chair's Welcome Address

Event Chair

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

S1: Military Influence and HEMS response

Dr Rachel Hawes OBE

Royal Victoria Infirmary, Great North Air Ambulance

Consultant in Anaesthesia and Prehospital Emergency Medicine

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

S2: In-situ simulation: is it worth the stress?

James Saffin

King’s College Hospital

Consultant in Anaesthetics & Major Trauma // This presentation outlines the integration of in-situ simulation into major trauma care at King’s College Hospital. We’ve collaborated extensively with in...

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Refreshments, Exhibition and Networking

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

S3: Preparation for major incidents / multi-casualties

Dr Malcolm Tunnicliff

King's College Hospital

Clinical Director for Major Trauma // Major incidents/mass casualty events present a unique challenge to the NHS. In this session we will explore some of the lessons from incidents such as the London...

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

S4: Confidence in Crisis: Strengthening Theatre Team Response Strategies

Speaker announced soon

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

S5: Anaesthetic Challenges in Trauma Response

Speaker announced soon

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Lunch, Networking, Poster Viewings and Exhibition

1:30 PM - 2:00 PM

S6: Principles of Damage Control Resuscitation and Surgery

John Taylor

University Hospital Aintree, Liverpool

Consultant Trauma and Emergency Surgeon // The session will outline the principles surrounding damage control resuscitation and role that surgery has in the resuscitative process. It will also outlin...

2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

S7: Trauma Laparotomy & beyond - What can we actually fix?

Mr Gnananandan Janakan MSc FRCS

King's College Hospital

Major Trauma and Colorectal Consultant Surgeon

2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

S8: London Major Trauma Psychology Network: Innovating Psychological Care

Dr Idit Albert

West London NHS Trust

Clinical Lead Pan London Major Trauma Psychology Network // This session presents the development of an integrated psychological care service for London’s major trauma patients and a comprehensive fr...

3:00 PM - 3:20 PM

Tea and Coffee, Short Refreshment Break

3:20 PM - 4:05 PM

S9 GUEST SPEAKER: Surviving 7/7 London Bombings

Daniel Biddle

Daniel Biddle, the most seriously injured survivor of the 2005 London terror attacks, shares his powerful and deeply personal account of surviving the Edgware Road tube bombing. In this compelling se...

4:05 PM - 4:15 PM

Chair's Closing Remarks

Event Chair

Good to know

Highlights

In person

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 30 days before event

About this event

Health • Medical

Uniting UK trauma teams and empowering perioperative professionals with clinical insights, practical strategies, and resiliance tools in emergency care.

AfPP's Emergencies and Trauma symposium will feature expert speakers from leading trauma hospitals across the UK and a powerful guest talk from Daniel Biddle – the most seriously injured survivor of the 7/7 London bombings. This is more than just a learning opportunity - it’s a vital day for teams to come together, reflect, and explore the wide range of support systems available to them in high-pressure environments.

Gain 6 CPD.

Please note that all timings, topics, sessions and speakers are subject to change. We reserve the right at any point in time to alter the aforementioned.

Official Education Partner

Organized by

The Association for Perioperative Practice (AfPP)

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