In February we were welcomed to the Royal Free Hospital by Dr James Goldring. Many thanks to him for organising the day, and to everyone facilitating such interesting sessions. Obesity and sleep disordered Breathing, Dr Swapna Mandal began the day with an update on obesity. She reminded us that physiology is different in people with … Continue reading
An enthusiastic group of trainees met at Homerton Hospital in July, keen for interaction and participation! Many thanks to Dr Angshu Bhowmik for co-ordinating the day, and for speakers who travelled from other hospitals to give talks. Intro Dr Angshu Bhowmik, started the day with a welcome refresher on the indications, contraindications and basic mechanics of NIV. He encouraged … Continue reading
In June we were welcomed to the Whittington Hospital for a day on breathlessness. We were joined by colleagues including respiratory specialist nurses, physiotherapists, specialist pharmacists, members of NHS England and a doctor from the Netherlands. A big tick in the multidisciplinary team curriculum box! Breathlessness vs respiratory failure: what matters to patients and respiratory clinicians? … Continue reading