Bronchoscopy Course
Diagnostic Bronchoscopy has become an integral part of every respiratory physicians practice. Bronchoscopy is also integral part of intensive care practice and Anesthesiologists need knowledge about the procedure in their day to day practice. We feel that Paediatricians are also keen to do diagnostic Bronchoscopy but hands-on training is not available routinely in their curriculum. We tend to train the students and the practicing respiratory physicians to know the step by step approach of Bronchoscopy, knowledge about bronchial anatomy, cleaning and disinfection of the scope, preparation of the patient, technique of passing the scope, sampling techniques, which includes bronchoalveolar lavage, bronchial brushings, bronchial biopsies, bronchoscopic lung biopsy, Trans-bronchial Needle Aspiration (TBNA) and management of complications i.e. alveolar hemorrhages. This comprehensive one and a half day course will also follow live Bronchoscopy demonstration on patient in the Hospital – Bronchoscopy suits, there also will be discussed about the setting the bronchoscopy suit. Visit to the Operating Room/ Bronchoscopy Suits will also enhance the confidence of the participants.
Course Objectives:
- To understand the philosophy and to have a patient friendly bronchoscopy
- To teach how to take care of the scope for longevity and maintenance and the hygiene of the scope (Cleaning and disinfection scope processing techniques)
- Correct method of procedures carried by bronchoscope to improve the yield
- How to prevent the complications and trouble shooting
- How to manage the airway hemorrhage
Who Should Attend?
- Post graduate students in respiratory medicines – MD and DNB Residents
- Intensivists
- Anesthesiologists
- Paediatricians
- Practicing respiratory physicians who wants to start and upgrade their knowledge and skills
Course Highlights:
- Lectures by expert faculty
- Supervised training in simulation and animal tissue laboratories
- High-end computerized simulator for Primary bronchoscopy, diagnostic bronchoscopy, emergency bronchoscopy module and essential EBUS module
- Live demonstration in Bronchoscopy Suit
Medical Thoracoscopy Module
Indeterminate pleural fluid, abnormal pleura and need for pleurodesis are some of the primary indications for Medical Thoracoscopy. Experience and knowledge of pleural and thoracic anatomy along with mature judgement in interpreting radiographic images related to pleural diseases coupled with surgical skill training are essential for performing Medical Thoracoscopy.
It gives us immense pleasure to announce the introduction of a new module on ‘Medical Thoracoscopy’ in Bronchoscopy course at IMMAST. This new module promises advanced learning for the delegates in:
- Understanding the philosophy and the set-up for thoracoscopy surgery including ergonomics
- Endo-vision systems and Hand instruments
- Access techniques and trocar insertion
- Diagnostic Thoracoscopy – Localisation of biopsy
- Talc installation
- Intercostal drainage tube placement
The course design and training imparted in this new module promise to give enough confidence to the surgeons and physicians in handling the scope and carry out the Medical Thoracoscopy. The course promises to increase their horizon of treatment for their patients.
