Upcoming Medical Conferences in Croatia

12th International Meeting on Microbial Epidemiological Markers (IMMEM XII) is organized by European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ESCMID) and will be held from Sep 18 - 21, 2019 at Hotel Kompas Dubrovnik, Dubrovnik, Croatia. Theme: “Moving towards genome-based pathogen surveillance – lessons learnt and challenges ahead” Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

European Course in Neuroradiology, Diagnostic and Interventional, 15th Cycle, Module 3: Vascular and traumatic diseases is organized by European Society of Neuroradiology (ESNR) and will be held from Oct 13 - 17, 2019 at Rovinj, Istarska, Croatia. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Spirometry Training Programme - Part 2 is organized by European Respiratory Society (ERS) and will be held from Apr 03 - 04, 2020 at Zagreb, Grad Zagreb, Croatia. Target audience: This training programme is aimed at all healthcare professionals who require a comprehensive understanding and the basic skills in spirometry practice. Pre-requisites: understand and perform basic math operations (multiplication, division, decimals, and percentages) demonstrate an understanding of calculating ratios have access to a computer and internet access to follow online preparatory modules and assessments. Learning outcomes and competencies: • At the end of the training programme, participants will be able to clearly explain and understand each of the key subject areas of spirometry practice including; definitions of spirometric values • knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology required for spirometry • spirometry equipment including strengths and weaknesses, pitfalls and influencing factors to reference values • indications and contraindications of spirometry testing • how to perform quality spirometry and recognition of poor quality maneuvers • how to interpret spirometry tests • quality assurance, including the ability to correctly describe, document, and ensure quality standards and practice. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.