SCTS ANNUAL MEETING
Cardiothoracic Forum Programme
Thursday 19th & Friday 20th April 2012
Manchester Convention Centre
Thursday 19th April 2012
08.45 – 10.00 Team work session joint meeting
Chairs ~ Professor Taggart, President SCTS, Ms Donna Greenhalgh, President
ACTA, Mr N O’Keeffe Anaesthetic Consultant & Mr D Cooper, SCTS Secretary.
10.00 to 10.45 ~Tea and coffee
10.45 to 10.50~ Opening Remarks, Tara Bartley, Nursing Representative, SCTS
10.50 ~ 11.00 ~ Key Note Speaker Opening Remarks, Sir Bruce Keogh,
Medical Director of the NHS.
11.00 to 11.30 ~ Tony Nash, Olympic Champion, Gold medal winner, Team
Work and Success – my experience
11.30 to 12.30 ~ Baroness Billingham and David Soul the “Patient
partnership in decision making” the Patient, the Surgeon, the Anaesthetist
and the Nurse.
Chairs ~ Sir Bruce Keogh Medical Director NHS, & Ms Christina Bannister,
Deputy Nursing Representative, SCTS
12.30 to 13.30 ~ Lunch
13.30 to 15.00 ~ Cardiothoracic & Patient Forum
13.30 - 13.45 Paper 1. 1880367 Are CABG patients well informed by the
internet?
Kar, A.K.; Trimlett, R.H.J.; Finch, J.R.
Royal Brompton Hospital, United Kingdom
13.45 - 14.00 Paper 2. 1880188 Cardiothoracic wound clinic audit of patients
experience
Njoki, Pascaline1; Datta, S.2; Gowland, P.A.2
1Manchester Heart Centre,, United Kingdom; 2Manchester Heart Centre, United
Kingdom
14.00 -14.15 Paper 3. 1880480 Patient’s experiences of a pre- and post
surgery rehabilitation of lung cancer (ROC) programme: a qualitative
interview study
Jayaramakrishnan, Kumara Krishna Raju1; Naidu, B.2; Parsons, A.3; Bradley, A.2;
Reaper, L.4; Jordan, C.5; Aveyard , P.6; Dowswell, G.7; Dunn, J.8
1Heartlands Hospital NHS Trust, United Kingdom; 2Heartlands Hospital, United
Kingdom; 3Primary Care Clinical Scienecs, University of Birmingham, United
Kingdom; 4Heartlands Hospital Birmingham, United Kingdom; 5Worcester Royal
Infirmary, United Kingdom; 6Primary Care Clinical Sciences, University of
Birmingham, United Kingdom; 7Primary Care Clinical Services, University of
Birmingham, United Kingdom; 8Warwick Medical School, United Kingdom
14.15 -14.30 Paper 4. 1880576 Thoracic Day Case Surgery – The Patient
Experience
Nasir, A.; Goatman, C.; Krysiak, P.
University Hospital of South Manchester, United Kingdom
14.30-14-45 Paper 5. 1818591 The effectiveness of incentive spirometry in
patients following thoracotomy and lung resection, including those at high
risk.
Agostini,1; Cieslik, H.1; Naidu, B.1; Singh, S.2
1Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust, United Kingdom; 2Coventry
University, United Kingdom
14.45 -15.00 Paper 6. 1818590 Exploration of patient physical activity level
following thoracotomy and lung resection.
Agostini, Paula; Cieslik, H.; Naidu, B.
Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust, United Kingdom
Chairs ~ Sir Bruce Keogh Medical Director NHS & Ms Jeanette Douglass, Cardiac
Rehabilitation Nurse, Northern General Hospital, Sheffield
15.00 to 15.45 ~ Tea and coffee
15.45 -16.00 ~ Paper 7 1880625 Walk-in thoracic surgery clinics as part of
Multidisciplinary Rapid Access Lung Cancer service
Gupta, Prity; Sharman, J.; Bajaj, A.; Bennett, J.; Rathinam, S.
Glenfield Hospital, United Kingdom
16.00 - 16.15 Paper 8. 1876015 The development of a nurse led protocol for
removal of thoracic drains post surgery
danitsch, d.1; alzetani, a.1; Ghosh, S.2
1university hospital of north staffordshire, United Kingdom; 2North Staffordshire
Royal Infirmary, United Kingdom
16.15 -16.30 Paper 9. 1874592 The development and implementation of the
Band 4 Physiotherapy Assistant Practitioner role at Papworth Hospital NHS
Foundation Trust
Drake, Sophie; Eden, A.
Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, United Kingdom
16.30 -16.45 Paper 10 1873505 Human Factors and Thoracic Anaesthesia: A
national, multi-disciplinary simulation and skills-based course to teach nontechnical skills
Joshi, N.A.1; Sreenivasan, R.2; O' Connor, K.1; Nunn, A.3; Hemming, A.4; Wark, K.4;
Molyneux, M.K.1; Rasburn, N.1
1University Hospitals Bristol, United Kingdom; 2Barts and The London Medica
Simulation Centre, United Kingdom; 3Barts and The London Medical Simulation
Centre, United Kingdom; 4Barts and The London NHS Trust, United Kingdom
16.45 -17.00 Paper 11 1874439 Key Performance Indicators: A Physiotherapy
Departments performance for patients following cardiothoracic surgery and
cardiology in-patients
Eden, Allaina
Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, United Kingdom
17.00 -17.15 Paper 12 1874468 The impact of implementing a late shift on a
physiotherapy department’s respiratory on call service
Eden, Allaina
Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, United Kingdom
Chairs ~ Mr Steve Woolley, Consultant Thoracic Surgeon, Liverpool
Cardiothoracic Centre, Liverpool TO BE CONFIRMED & Andrew Eveleigh, Charge
Nurse Royal Infirmary Edinburgh NHS Lothian
Friday 20th April
08.45 - 09.00 Paper 13. 1880455 Same day admission; an improved
cardiothoracic surgical patient pathway
Saravanan, Palanikumar; Humphries, C.A.; Knowles, A.; McAlea, B.; Rozario, C.
Lancashire Cardiac Centre, Victoria Hospital, United Kingdom
09.00 - 09.15 Paper 14. 1880398 Improving the efficiency of discharge,
following fast-track cardiac surgery
Ali, J.M.; Moorjani, N.
Papworth, United Kingdom
09.15- 09.30 ~ Paper 15 1873991 Prospective clinical audit of delays in patient
discharge following elective cardiac surgery
Gukop, Philemon; Kourliouros, A.; Smith, E.E.J.
St George's Hospital NHS Trust London, United Kingdom
09.30- 10.00 ~ Dame Gill Oliver, RCN Fellow, From the Ward to the Board
Chairs ~ Mr Andrew Chukwuemeka, Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon,
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, & Ms Stacey Crump, Staff Nurse CTCCU
Wythenshawe, University Hospital of South Manchester NHS Foundation Trust.
10.00 to 10.45 ~ Tea and coffee
10.45 -11.15 Janet Davies, FRCN The Principles of Nursing Practice
11.15 - 11.30 ~ Paper 16. 1873669 Prospective comparison of quality of life in
post coronary artery bypass grafts versus percutaneous coronary
intervention in patients from Wales.
Nolan, Libby1; Meredith, V.1.57; Fabb, G.1; Syed, A.1; Zaidi, A.1; Dorman, S.1
1Morriston Hospital, United Kingdom; 2
11.30 -11.45 Paper 17 1805004 Guidelines for withdrawal of ventricular
assist device support
wrightson, n.; clark, s.s.; regnard, c.; louw, s.freeman hospital, newcastle, United
Kingdom
11.45 -12.00 Paper 18 1873847 Prophylaxis against atrial fibrillation after
coronary artery bypass grafting - comparison with european guidelines.
Ahmed, Ishtiaq1; Nagarajan, T.1; Rickard, J.2; Shome, J.1; hasan, M.1; Debelder,
M.1; Hunter, S.1James Cook University Hospital, United Kingdom; 2james Cook
University Hospital, United Kingdom
12.00 -12.15 Paper 19. 1874267 Implications of delayed discharge in a large
adult cardiothoracic centre
Wilson, Michael; Niranjan, G.; Clark, S.C.
Freeman Hospital, United Kingdom
12.15 -12.30 Paper 20. 1873730 Worthwhile or Worthless? - Routine Postoperative Echocardiography after Valve Surgery
laidler, s.; niranjan, g.; clark, s.c.
freeman hospital, newcastle, United Kingdom
Chairs ~ Mr Chris Munsch, Cardiothoracic Consultant, Leeds General Infirmary
NHS Trust & Ms Heather Wyman, Cardiothoracic Nurse Practitioner, Royal
Brompton & Harefield NHS Trust.
12.30 to 13.30 ~ Lunch
13.30 - 13.35 Introductory Remarks. Tara Bartley, SCTS Nursing Representative
13.35 -14.05 Jill Engle Developing an Advanced Nurse Practitioner service
at Duke University, USA
14.05 - 14.20 Paper 21 1880524 Improving early medical management and
transfer of patients with acute aortic syndromes: Role of an Aortic
Advanced Nurse Practitioner
Roberts, M.; Tan, J.; Fretwell, V.; Field, M.; Kuduvalli, M.; Oo, A.
Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, United Kingdom
14.20 -14.35 Paper 22. 1859782 Patients' Perceptions of the Cardiothoracic
Advanced Nurse Practitioner Role
Wild, Jane; Taylor, C.; Cooper, G.J.
Northern General Hospital, United Kingdom
14.35 -14.50 Paper 23. 1874410 The impact of the Cardiothoracic Ward
Nurse Practitioner upon cardiothoracic patient care
Southey, Dawn; Luckraz, H.; Lengyel, E.; Gunn, J.; Raybould, K.; Sherwood, S.;
Flavell, H.; Billing, J.S.; Pugsley, W.
New Cross Hospital, Wolverhampton, United Kingdom
14.50 -15.05 Paper 24. 1860136 Cardiothoracic Advanced Nurse
Practitioners reduce readmission to level 3 care
Barlow, Carol; Cooper, G.J.
Northern General Hospital, United Kingdom
15.05 - 15.20 Paper 25. 1874352 Nurse practitioner or junior doctor-which is
best? a qualitative retrospective review
Laidler, sandra1; macfarlane, R.E.2; rutherford, N.J.3
1Freeman Hospital -, United Kingdom; 2Freeman Hospital, United Kingdom;
3freeman Hospital, United Kingdom
15.20 - 15.35 Paper 26.1880477 Opening Chests and Minds.
Fabb, L.S.; Bhatti, F.
Morriston, Swansea, United Kingdom
15.35 - 15.50 Stevie Anita Caffrey I can’t remember I had a baby – life
with a new born and a Heartware LVAD; Nursing issues and the Patient
Experience.
15.50 -16.05 Paper 27 1880278 Mini-Videoclips About Endoscopic Vein
Harvesting – Details May Be Crucial For Uncomplicated Harvesting
Inderbitzin, Devdas Thomas; Winkler, B.; Mat, P.; Grapow, M.; Rueter, F.;
Reuthebuch, O.; Eckstein, F.S.
Clinic for Cardiac Surgery Basel-Bern, University Hospital Basel, Switzerland
16.05 -16.20 Paper 28. 1875939 Radial artery harvesting
what can go wrong?
Broughton, Jonathan; Kendall, S.; Tiyenga, T.; Ferguson , J.
James Cook University Hospital, United Kingdom
16.20 -16.35 Paper 29 1880470 Development of a left heart bypass circuit for
patients requiring thoracoabdominal aneurysm repair: perspectives from
the perfusionist department
Day, K.; Field, M.; Kuduvalli, M.; Desmond, M.; Oo, A.; Ashcroft, P.
Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, United Kingdom
16.35 –16.50 1880601 Paper 30 The Cardiac Surgical Care Practitioner: An
Evaluation of Surgical Site Infections in the Leg
McCormack, David; Tennyson, C.; Lohrmann, P.; Vulliamy, P.
The London Chest Hospital, United Kingdom
Chairs ~ Mr Stephen Clark, Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Freeman
Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne & Ms Helen Baty, Senior Nurse Practitioner,
Freeman Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne
Poster presentations will be displayed in the registration area.
2012 Annual Dinner, The Midland Hotel
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Details of local accommodation are available on the site