Obstetric Anaesthetists Association Annual Scientific Meeting 2025

+ Include: 38 videos + 1 pdf, size: 7.38 GB

+ Target Audience: obstetric anaesthetists (consultants and trainees)

+ Information:

The Obstetric Anaesthetists’ Association (OAA) Annual Scientific Meeting 2025 will take place on May 15–16, 2025, at the ICC Belfast, Northern Ireland.

 Who should attend? This meeting is ideal for:

• Obstetric anaesthetists (consultants and trainees)
• Allied health professionals involved in maternity care
• Researchers and educators in obstetric anaesthesia

 What to expect:

• Scientific sessions on cutting-edge practices in obstetric anaesthesia
• Oral presentations and ePoster sessions (abstract submissions are open until January 24, 2025)
• Networking opportunities and updates on clinical guidelines

 Bonus: Top abstracts will be eligible for the Felicity Reynolds Prize, and selected for oral presentation during the meeting

+ Topics:

Program & Overview

• Conference Programme (PDF) — Full Agenda & Speakers

Session 1 — Recent Advances

• Update on Anaesthesia for Operative Delivery

• Update on Labour Analgesia

• Panel Discussion: Recent Advances in Obstetric Anaesthesia

Session 2 — Chronic Pain & Devices in the Obstetric Patient

• Beyond Opioids: Practical Strategies for Obstetric Pain

• Pacemakers & ICDs in Pregnancy — Anaesthetic Considerations

• Spinal Cord Stimulators and Obstetric Neuraxial Analgesia/Anaesthesia

• Panel Discussion: Chronic Pain & Implanted Devices

Session 3 — Felicity Reynolds Free Papers (Set 1)

• Felicity Reynolds Free Papers 1–6 (Oral Abstracts)

Session 4 — Your OAA (Guidelines & Projects)

• OAA Guideline: Remifentanil PCA for Labour Analgesia

• Upcoming Guidance: Anaesthetic Management of Pregnant Patients with Chiari Malformation

• Update on OAA Activity & Projects

• Panel Discussion: Your OAA

Session 5 — Complications in Obstetric Anaesthesia

• A Team Approach to Pain During Caesarean Delivery

• High Neuraxial Blocks — Recognition & Management

• HFNO in Obstetric Airway Management — What Is the Role?

• Panel Discussion: Managing Complications

Session 8 — Felicity Reynolds Free Papers (Set 2)

• Felicity Reynolds Free Papers 1–6 (Oral Abstracts)

Session 9 — Modern Challenges in Obstetric Care

• Does TIVA Have a Role in Obstetric General Anaesthesia?

• From Gaps to Gains: Enhancing Maternal Care via System Integration & Simulation

• Management of Diabetes in Pregnancy

• Panel Discussion: Modern Challenges

Session 10 — Psychological Morbidity & the Labour Ward

• Perinatal Mental Health: What the Obstetric Anaesthetist Should Know

• Psychological Morbidity for Staff After Adverse Outcomes

• Panel Discussion: Mental Health on the Labour Ward

Keynotes, Awards & Highlights

• Bruce Scott Lecture: The Future of Obstetric Anaesthesia as a Subspecialty

• Prize Giving: Improving Maternity Services — Writing a Political To-Do List

• Pick of the Posters — Best Research Highlights

• Grand Debate — Point/Counterpoint in Obstetric Anaesthesia