1ST SOUTHEAST ASIAN

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SYMPOSIUM
14th & 15th JANUARY 2012
Non-Invasive Ventilatory Options for Ventilator-Assisted Individuals with Neuromuscular Weakness
Jointly organised by the Home Ventilation Service, Dept of Anaesthesiology, Intensive Care and Pain Medicine & Allied Health Service, Tan Tock Seng Hospital

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Does a patient always have to pass a spontaneous breathing trial in order to be extubated? How successfully can tetraplegic patients be managed with full-time Non-Invasive Ventilation (NIV)?
This symposium is aimed at introducing a new paradigm of care in South East Asia. Come understand the ground-breaking concepts of NIV to better manage patients with neuromuscular diseases.

A NEW PARADIGM Understand the full spectrum of techniques and interfaces in NIV for better patient outcomes MAIN SYMPOSIUM Historical development of NIV Indications for Tracheostomy Impact of Tracheostomy on Speech and Swallowing Optimal Management of Tracheostomy Ventilation Decannulation to NIV NIV Techniques: Modes, Settings and Interfaces Secretion Management Weaning from Mechanical Ventilation Non-respiratory Management Issues HALF-DAY WORKSHOP (LIMITED PLACES) Opportunity to gain hands-on experience under guidance from our Speakers

SPEAKERS
Dr Miguel Goncalves, Ph.D Dr. Miguel Goncalves is an internationally-recognised ground-breaking physiotherapist. Currently he is a Senior Physiotherapy at the Lung Function & Ventilation unit, Pulmonary Medicine Department, and the ICU, Emergency Department, University Hospital of S. Joao, Porto, Portugal. Dr. Miguel specialises in NIV, with a PhD in Bio-Medicine. He is also a Senior University Professor of Respiratory Physiotherapy. He has published over 20 articles in peer-reviewed journals and authored chapters in major textbooks. Prof John R Bach, FCCP Professor John Bach is a world renowned expert in the field of non invasive mechanical ventilation for patients with neuromuscular disorders. He is the Professor of Neurosciences and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Medicine and Dentistry, New Jersey. He is also the Medical Director of the Centre for Ventilator Management Alternatives, University Hospital, Neward, New Jersey, USA. He has published over 200 clinical papers in peer reviewed journals and authored numerous chapters.

AUDIENCE Doctors, Nurses, Allied Health Professionals and Operations Managers who specialise in: Paediatrics & Neonatal Intensive Care Adult Intensive Care/Critical Care Neurology (Neuromuscular Disease) Respiratory Medicine Rehabilitation Medicine Care Coordination & Chronic Disease Management Community Medicine

REGISTRATION
SYMPOSIUM ATTENDEES NHG NON-NHG SYMPOSIUM & WORKSHOP PARTICIPANTS NHG NON-NHG VENUE : TTSH THEATRETTE, LEVEL 1 For additional details or registration: Contact li_lian_liew@ttsh.com.sg Tel: 6357 7883 www.ttsh.com.sg/NIV (Closing date 6 January 2012) $ 30.00 $ 60.00 $ 60.00 $ 100.00