BTS Bronchiectasis Course - Brit Thoracic

British Thoracic SocietyBTS Bronchiectasis Course9 November 2012Etc Venues, Hatton Garden, LondonThis course is organised by Dr Diana Bilton, Consultant Physician/Honorary Senior Lecturerat the Royal Brompton Hospital, London. The aim of the course is to ensure chest teams inthe UK deliver optimal care to patients with bronchiectasis in line with the BTS Guidelines.Its objective is to equip physicians, nurses and physiotherapists with the latest informationon the diagnosis and management of bronchiectasis.Participants should achieve the following learning outcomes:• Understanding of the use of CT to diagnose and monitor disease• Knowledge of causes of bronchiectasis which will impact on the managementincluding awareness of immunological assessment• Understanding pathogens in bronchiectasis and approaches to antibiotic therapy• Awareness of airway clearance techniques and planning physiotherapy for anindividual patient• Use of anti-inflammatory therapies in bronchiectasis• Inhaled steroids and macrolides• Ability to write self-management plans for bronchiectasis patients• Understand what is required to run a home IV service.The course is aimed at respiratory specialty trainees, consultants in respiratory medicine,SAS doctors and respiratory specialist nurses.Course fee: £180 for BTS members, £315 for non-BTS members.09.00 – 09.30 Registration & CoffeeWelcome & IntroductionDiana Bilton, Royal Brompton Hospital, LondonBronchiectasis• Underlying diagnoses• Which tests for which patient• A practical guideCharles Haworth, Papworth Hospital, CambridgeAntibiotic Therapy• Long term antibiotics• When and by which route• Exacerbation treatment – when and for how longAdam Hill, Edinburgh Royal InfirmaryCoffeeWorkshops (4 groups to rotate through all sessions):A) Physiotherapy with demonstrations and case baseddiscussionsPenny Agent and Lizzie Flude, Royal Brompton Hospital, LondonB) Ask the immunologist (immunology for the chestphysician and case based discussions)Andrew Exley, Papworth Hospital, Cambridge & PeterKelleher, Royal Brompton Hospital, LondonC) Self-Management Plans and Home TherapyJane French, Papworth Hospital, Cambridge & OonaghHewitt, BelfastD) Running a Bronchiectasis Service – what is required,strategies and pitfallsJohn Hurst, UCL, London & Michael Loebinger,Royal Brompton Hospital, LondonLunchWorkshops continued (A, B, C or D as above)Beyond antibiotics• Macrolides• Mucolytics• What is the evidenceDiana Bilton, Royal Brompton Hospital, LondonSpecial Situations Case Based Discussion• Rheumatoid Disease & Bronchiectasis withcomplications• NTM/Bronchiolitis• Aspergillus disease in BronchiectasisDavid Hansell & Robert Wilson, Royal Brompton Hospital,LondonQuestions and Answer Session with speakers16.15 Wrap up and end of dayWorking for healthier lungs

BTS Bronchiectasis Course9 November 2012Etc Venues, Hatton Garden, LondonBooking FormThe registration fee for this course is £180 for BTS members, £315 for non-BTS members. (includes lunch, refreshmentsand course materials). The fee does not include the cost of accommodation.Please state your job titleAt HOSPITAL (for badge)NAME (for badge) BTS Member: Yes NoADDRESS (for all correspondence)PostcodeDaytime tel. noFax. NoEmail addressPlease indicate any special requirements e.g. dietary, wheelchair access, hearing aids, allergies, etc.PAYMENT DETAILSWe cannot accept Amex, Diners Club or Visa Corporate Payment Cards (card numbers beginning 4715, 4484 or 4917)a) I enclose a cheque for £ in full payment for the course fee.Please make cheques payable to “The British Thoracic Society” (NOT “BTS”)b) Please debit my MasterCard, Visa, Euro card, Maestro or Solo number (delete as necessary) for £Card numberValid From (Maestro/Solo only)Valid To (all cards)3 digit security code (can be found on reverse of card) Issue Number (Maestro/Solo only)Card address (i.e. full address where all correspondence concerning your credit card is sent)PostcodeI require an invoicePurchase order numberName and full contact details of Finance Department (i.e. where invoice should be sent and queries can be addressed)TelephoneNB. We are unable to raise invoices addressed to an individual.I have read and accept the bookings conditions as set out on the website.SignatureTO BOOKPlease send this form, which must be signed if payment is by credit card to:British Thoracic Society, 17 Doughty Street, London WC1N 2PLTel: +44 (0)20 7831 8778 Fax: +44 (0)20 7831 8766 e-mail: education@brit-thoracic.org.ukWorking for healthier lungs