Obstetric Anaesthetists Association Annual Scientific Meeting 2025

• Target Audience: obstetric anaesthetists (consultants and trainees)
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• Information:

Who should attend? This meeting is ideal for:

Obstetric anaesthetists (consultants and trainees)

Allied health professionals involved in maternity care

Researchers and educators in obstetric anaesthesia

What to expect:

Scientific sessions on cutting-edge practices in obstetric anaesthesia

Oral presentations and ePoster sessions (abstract submissions are open until January 24, 2025)

Networking opportunities and updates on clinical guidelines

Bonus: Top abstracts will be eligible for the Felicity Reynolds Prize, and selected for oral presentation during the meeting

• Topics:

Program & Overview

Conference Programme (PDF) — Full Agenda & Speakers

Session 1 — Recent Advances

Update on Anaesthesia for Operative Delivery

Update on Labour Analgesia

Panel Discussion: Recent Advances in Obstetric Anaesthesia

Session 2 — Chronic Pain & Devices in the Obstetric Patient

Beyond Opioids: Practical Strategies for Obstetric Pain

Pacemakers & ICDs in Pregnancy — Anaesthetic Considerations

Spinal Cord Stimulators and Obstetric Neuraxial Analgesia/Anaesthesia

Panel Discussion: Chronic Pain & Implanted Devices

Session 3 — Felicity Reynolds Free Papers (Set 1)

Session 4 — Your OAA (Guidelines & Projects)

OAA Guideline: Remifentanil PCA for Labour Analgesia

Upcoming Guidance: Anaesthetic Management of Pregnant Patients with Chiari Malformation

Update on OAA Activity & Projects

Panel Discussion: Your OAA

Session 5 — Complications in Obstetric Anaesthesia

A Team Approach to Pain During Caesarean Delivery

High Neuraxial Blocks — Recognition & Management

HFNO in Obstetric Airway Management — What Is the Role?

Panel Discussion: Managing Complications

Session 8 — Felicity Reynolds Free Papers (Set 2)

Session 9 — Modern Challenges in Obstetric Care

Does TIVA Have a Role in Obstetric General Anaesthesia?

From Gaps to Gains: Enhancing Maternal Care via System Integration & Simulation

Management of Diabetes in Pregnancy

Panel Discussion: Modern Challenges

Session 10 — Psychological Morbidity & the Labour Ward

Perinatal Mental Health: What the Obstetric Anaesthetist Should Know

Psychological Morbidity for Staff After Adverse Outcomes

Panel Discussion: Mental Health on the Labour Ward

Keynotes, Awards & Highlights

Bruce Scott Lecture: The Future of Obstetric Anaesthesia as a Subspecialty

Prize Giving: Improving Maternity Services — Writing a Political To-Do List

Pick of the Posters — Best Research Highlights

Grand Debate — Point/Counterpoint in Obstetric Anaesthesia