RCPI Masterclass on Treating the Acutely Ill Patient

Part III: Geriatric Medicine Session

Wednesday March 5 2008

This meeting covered the diagnosis and care of the underlying cause of acute confusion in older people, the evidence base for the management of acute stroke in the first 24 hours, characteristics of older patients with acute heart failure and investigation of an unexplained collapse in an older patient.

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Programme:

Chairs:

Prof JB Walsh, St James's Hospital, Dublin
Dr Paula Hickey, Sligo General Hospital

Speakers:

Dr Shaun O'Keeffe, Galway University Hospitals
Management of an 82-year old presenting with an acute confusional episode

Dr Joe Harbison, St. James's Hospital, Dublin
Management of stroke in the first 48 hours

Dr Kieran O'Connor - Mercy University Hospital, Cork
The 72-year old with heart failure - the optimum medical management - day 1, day 7 and follow-up

Dr Michael Watts, Midwestern Regional Hospital
A 78-year old is admitted with a collapse - an evidence based approach to investigation and management.

Continuing Medical Education (CME): 
This meeting is approved for 3 CME credits/

Masterclass Enquiries:
Joanna Holly
The Royal College of Physicians of Ireland, Frederick House, 19 South Frederick Street, Dublin 2. Ph: +353 (0) 1 863 9700   Fax: +353 (0) 1 672 4707   Email: college@rcpi.ie

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