Interventional Bronchoscopy & Thoracoscopy Short Course 2016

This two-day course is organised by Dr M Munavvar, Consultant Chest Physician / Interventional Pulmonologist, Royal Preston Hospital, Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Preston.

The course is aimed at consultants and specialty doctors, trainees, Bronchoscopy Nurses and other staff involved in the practice of Advanced Bronchoscopy and Thoracoscopy.

The aim of the course is to introduce consultants and trainees in respiratory medicine to the ever expanding and exciting field of Interventional Bronchoscopy/Thoracoscopyand provide an opportunity to practice the various techniques, during the hands-on workshops.

This intensive course will include the following:

• An introduction to various new techniques in the above field, their indications, contra-indications, patient selection, details of practical techniques, pitfalls and safety issues
• Discussion of clinical examples illustrating the various procedures
• Practical tips from experts on models and several hands on sessions for delegates to learn and practise these procedures
• Guidance on setting up a service involving some of these technologies