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Over the last 30 years, lung transplantation has emerged from a novel procedure to an established therapy which is now performed on almost 5000 patients worldwide each year. All healthcare professionals involved in the care of people with very advanced lung disease should have an understanding of the benefits and limitations of lung transplantation and how they might support patients before and after transplantation.
It will provide a comprehensive clinical overview of the subject of Lung Transplantation from a faculty of experts from the Cardiopulmonary Transplant Centres of the UK. It is aimed at consultants, specialty trainees in respiratory medicine, specialist nurses (CF, COPD and Respiratory), ward nurses, respiratory physiotherapists and other healthcare professionals with an interest in respiratory medicine.
The programme follows the journey of a patient referred for lung transplantation, taking you through the process with unique "not in the textbook" insights provided throughout in a supportive and interactive setting.
The course will be held online and offer fully interactive case-based discussions and workshops with plenty of opportunities for questions with the faculty throughout the day.
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Time Session 09:05am – 09:15am Welcome & Introduction
Professor Andrew Fisher, Professor Respiratory Transplant Medicine
Newcastle University and Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Trust09:15am – 10:45am Lung transplant referral and assessment: Interactive Workshop
This session will be an interactive workshop. Areas to be covered: Identify potential lung transplant candidates; how to approach the discussion with the patient; what work is required in preparation for referral and what specific surgical considerations should be considered.
The Referral Process
The Assessment Process10:45am – 11:05am SCREEN BREAK 11:05am – 12:35pm Selecting Suitable Lung Transplant Candidates: Referral Case Studies
This session will be an Interactive case-based discussion on potential lung transplant candidates. To illustrate using real-world examples the identification of suitable candidates, the assessment of contraindications and decision making around the balance of risks, around timing of transplant or potential outcomes.12:35pm – 1:20pm LUNCH BREAK 1:20pm – 2:50pm Management of lung transplant recipients: Interactive Workshop
This session will be an interactive workshop taking you through the way lung transplant recipients are managed post-transplant. It will cover the early postoperative management including the ICU time, PGD and the use of ECMO. The maintenance of graft function through immunosuppression and other prophylaxis including infections and then to conclude with rejection, CLAD, PTLD and non-graft related complications.2:50pm – 3:10pm SCREEN BREAK 3:10pm – 4:50pm Managing challenging candidate and recipient scenarios outside the transplant centre: Case Studies
This session will be an Interactive case-based discussion on clinical scenarios that might arise outside the lung transplant centre and be seen by participants as local respiratory team. The session will cover common scenarios which highlight pitfalls in management that may be missed by a non-transplant team.4:50pm – 5:20pm Quiz and closing summary
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Fees
BTS Members: £190
Non-Members: £380
Payment options
If you are paying for the course yourself, payment is by debit / credit card at the time of booking.
If your employer is paying for your place, you can either pay with a card or select ‘Pay by invoice’ and send us a purchase order at least two weeks before the event. If this is not received on time, we will have to cancel your place.
For purchase orders or booking queries, email bookings@brit-thoracic.org.uk.
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