26th Annual Conference of Indian Society of Neuroanaesthesiology and Critical Care (ISNACC)

26th Annual Conference of Indian Society of Neuroanaesthesiology and Critical Care (ISNACC) is organized by Indian Society of Neuroanaesthesiology and Critical Care (ISNACC) and will be held from Jan 24 - 26, 2025 at Kerala Arts & Crafts Village, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India.

Conference: January 24th to 26th 2025
Pre-Conference workshop: January 23rd 2025

Description:
Over the course of three days, our meticulously curated program will feature insightful keynote addresses, engaging panel discussions, interactive workshops, and presentations of cutting-edge research findings. From exploring the latest advancements in Neuroanesthesia techniques to delving into critical care strategies for neurological patients, we aim to provide a comprehensive overview of the most pertinent issues and developments in our field. Beyond the scientific program, the event also offers a chance to forge new partnerships, share experiences, and inspire innovation.

Workshops:
Brain Death Certification Course

• Full day work-shop
• In collaboration with National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organization (NOTTO),Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India.
• Certificate on completion

Topics Covered

• Concept of brain death and its distinction from coma or other altered states of consciousness.
• Clinical criteria for brain death, including the apnea test and its proper administration.
• Use and interpretation of ancillary testing, such as electroencephalogram (EEG) or cerebral blood flow studies, in confirming brain death.
• Care of brain dead organ donor

Key Objectives

• Designed to update clinicians on the steps involved in brain death certification
• Grasp the legal and ethical considerations surrounding brain death determination
• Recognize potential confounding factors and conditions that can mimic brain death.
• Understand the importance of meticulous documentation and adherence to established protocols for brain death determination.
• Gain knowledge of the ethical and legal framework for organ donation after brain death.

Transcranial Doppler and Brain Ultrasound

• Half day work-shop
• Certificate on completion

Topics Covered

• TCD Physics Made Easy – Doppler Principle/Equation
• Anatomy – Vascular/DSA/Sonoanatomy
• Tips and Tricks on Insonation – Finding the Right Window
• Knowing the Waveforms – Normal Flow and Characteristics
• Clinical Applications and Video Demonstrations
• Knobology and Live Demonstration
• Hands-on Training on Volunteers
• Interpreting and Reporting TCD

Objectives

• To identify normal and abnormal waveforms in TCD
• To provide hands-on training for obtaining and interpreting transcranial doppler waveforms
• To stimulate high-order clinical decision making based on the TCD waveforms in the ER, OT and ICU

Point Of Care Ultrasound. (POCUS)

• Half day work-shop
• Certificate on completion

Topics Covered

• Bedside Lung Ultrasound
• Fluid Status Assessment
• Compression Ultrasonography for DVT Screening
• Optic Nerve Sheath Diameter
• Extended Focused Assessment with Sonography in Trauma (E-FAST)
• Vascular Access

Objectives

• To train the bedside care providers regarding the applications of portable ultrasound
• To practice capturing specific ultrasound views on volunteers under the guidance of experienced faculty
• Comprehensive and lucid lectures to enhance participants’ awareness of the indications, technical skills, and clinical integration of bedside ultrasound

Advanced Airway Management Skills & Ventilation
Topics Covered

• RSI and Modified RSI
• Airway Management Algorithm
• Expected/Unexpected Difficult Airway
• Emergency Front of Neck Access
• Percutaneous Tracheostomy
• Video Laryngoscopy
• Fiberoptic Intubation

Objectives

• Demonstrate proficiency in performing basic airway maneuvers
• Practice safe and effective use of various advanced airway devices, including video laryngoscopes and bronchoscopes
• Develop competency in airway management techniques for different scenarios, such as anticipated difficult airways and failed intubation scenarios
• Foster critical thinking and decision-making skills in applying appropriate airway management strategies
• Enhance confidence and competence in managing complex airway situations
• Promote adherence to best practices and safety guidelines in advanced airway management

Regional Anesthesia In Neurosurgery

• Half day work-shop
• Certificate on completion

Topics Covered
Regional blocks in spine and neurosurgical procedures including

• Scalp Block
• Infraorbital Nerve Block
• Cervical Plexus Block
• Erector Spinae Plane Block
• Paravertebral Block
• Thoraco-lumbar Interfascial Plane Block

Objectives

• Understand the anatomical principles of the head, neck, and spine relevant to ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia
• Perform real-time ultrasound identification of relevant anatomical structures in the head and neck
• Discuss potential complications associated with ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia in neurosurgery and strategies for prevention and management

Focus -Assessed Transthoracic Echocardiography (FATE) & Hemodynamics Workshop

• Half day work-shop
• Certificate on completion

Topics Covered

• Basics of echocardiography imaging
• Modes and knobology
• Interpretation of echocardiogram findings
• Hands-on training sessions

Objectives

• Expand your diagnostic capabilities
• Enhance patient care and treatment decisions
• Gain practical skills through hands-on training
• Network with peers and experts in the field

Simulation Based Workshop On TCI And Depth Of Anesthesia Monitoring

• Half day work-shop
• Certificate on completion

Topics Covered

• Consultant led teaching and advice, using TCI and BIS, Entropy, PSI
• Small group ‘hands on’ clinical workshops, using simulation with BIS
• Problem solving and trouble shooting
• TCI in wide range of settings- day care surgery, minor procedures, pediatrics, difficult airway
• Role of depth of anesthesia monitors in day to day practice- simulation based
• Patient selection criteria for TCI
• Techniques for administering TCI.
• Management of intraoperative hemodynamics during TCI
• Monitoring requirements during TCI
• Potential complications and adverse effects of TCI

Objectives

• To familiarize with the basics of target-controlled infusions and depth of anesthesia monitors
• To correlate clinically the use of TCI and depth of anaesthesia monitors