Paediatric Anaesthesia

Module Details:

We offer exposure to and training in most of the paediatric subspecialities (except solid organ transplant), including cardiac, craniofacial, spine, orthopaedics, regional, trauma, burns, PICU and NWTS. Sedation techniques for MRI imaging. Very strong interest in ultrasound guided regional anaesthesia and vascular access. Lots of opportunities to participate in audit/QI/research projects. Slot at monthly update for trainees to inform of projects. Bimonthly teaching with all Northern paediatric centres for stage 3 trainees. Increasing complexity of solo work as placement progresses. Useful placement for trainees who will work in DGH roles as well as those with a tertiary paediatric interest. Rota’d SPA time, and opportunities to act up in emergency theatres under supervision of named consultant. Opportunities to attend difficult airway course, and ultrasound regional courses, both run twice yearly.

Trainee Feedback:

Wide range of paediatric experience and opportunity to develop technical and non-technical skills. Varying specialities including cardiac, regional, trauma and NWTS. Varying projects completed during rotation which were presented. Increasing complexity of solo work and placement progresses. Very supportive department.