BALTI Masterclass

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Course name: Birmingham Liver Unit Ascites Management and Simulation (BALTI) Masterclass (the underlines are deliberate)

Friday 27th September 2024, 9:30 to 17:15pm

Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, Clinical Skills

Course fee: £125.00

Course overview: One day hands on training for diagnostic and therapeutic paracentesis, with the use of ultrasound. Course aimed specifically at CNS / ANP / ACP from Hepatology, Gastroenterology or Oncology; who are seeking to learn technique for paracentesis and setup a nurse-led service.

There will be a series of clinical lectures followed by hands-on practice with mannequins covering topics of:

  • Gaining valid consent
  • Administration of local anaesthetic
  • Performing an ascitic tap
  • Performing paracentesis
  • Sending appropriate ascitic fluid specimens
  • Post-procedural care
  • Management of paracentesis-related complications

Faculty: CNS Sara Bardell & Jo McDonagh, Dr Neil Rajoriya (QEHB Hepatology)

Places are limited therefore participation will be allocated on a first come basis.

For more information email: Events@rocketmedical.com