Emergencies in General Paediatrics - 15th August 2025

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Overview:  

This course aims to prepare any doctor who works with children to recognise and manage common general paediatric emergencies that they may encounter throughout their training, whether working at GOSH or in a non-specialist centre. The fully immersive simulation experience is designed to explore both the technical and human factors required to deliver safe and effective patient care.  

Learning outcomes:  

By the end of this course, you will be able to:  

  • Recognise an acutely unwell paediatric patient 

  • Appropriately escalate concerns to obtain senior support  

  • Work within in a team to follow advanced life support guidelines and initiate urgent medical treatment  

Who should apply: All healthcare workers looking after paediatric patients

Session date and time: Friday 15th August 2025 9am to 5pm (face-to-face)

Venue: Clinical Simulation Centre, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust, Great Ormond Street, London, WC1N 3JH

Cost: Free for GOSH Staff

Faculty:


Dr Linda Chigaru

Consultant Intensivist, Specialty Lead for CATS, Consultant Paediatric Anaesthetist, Educational Lead for Clinical Simulation | Great Ormond Street Hospital
Contact Details: Shailee.Sheth@gosh.nhs.uk

Course contact:  

If you’d like any further information or have any difficulties in signing up, please email Simulation@gosh.nhs.uk  

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Cancellation Policy:

Delegates are entitled to a full refund if they cancel their place more than 14 days before an event or if we have to cancel the event. Delegates cancelling under 14 days before the event will be charged a fee (currently 50% of the ticket price). All delegate cancellation requests must be provided in writing to simulation@gosh.nhs.uk. Personal arrangements including travel, accommodation or hospitality relating to the event which have been arranged by you are at your own risk. The GLA shall not be liable for the cost of these arrangements if you cancel your place at an event or if the event is cancelled or postponed by the GLA.

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