Dear Colleagues,

The 12th Annual Scientific Meeting of Anaesthesiology (ASM), jointly organized by the Hong Kong College of

Anaesthesiologists and the Society of Anaesthetists of Hong Kong, will be held from 22 - 23 November 2008

at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.

The meeting is one of the most important gatherings for anaesthetists and medical professionals in

Hong Kong.

This year we will focus on the theme of "Mother, Baby and Anaesthesia" but will also include medical safety

issues, intensive care and pain management. We have assembled an excellent panel of regional and international

speakers at the forefront of their practice to share their experience with us via lectures, symposia, workshops

and problem-based learning programs. Besides providing an update of the best current practice, our distinguished

guest speakers will also provide you a glimpse of practices in other countries.

On behalf of the Organizing Committee, we look forward to seeing you all at the meeting!

Dr Steven WONGPresidentThe Society ofAnaesthetists of Hong Kong

Dr Michael IRWINPresidentThe Hong Kong Collegeof Anaesthesiologists

Dr Libby LEEChairpersonOrganizing Committee

Organizing Committee

Chairperson: Dr Libby LEE

Scientific Sub-Committee:

Dr Bob CHAN

Dr Chi-Wai CHEUNG

Dr David CHONG

Dr Assad HUSSAIN

Dr Desmond LAM

Dr Eric LAM

Dr Samantha LEE

Dr Peggy LI

Dr Song-Tuen TAN

Ms Sylvia WONG

Dr Man-Kwong YUEN

Dr Vivian YUEN

Health Industry Liaison Sub-Committee:

Dr Benny CHENG

Dr Michelle CHEUNG

Honorary Advisors:

Dr Simon CHAN

Dr Steven WONG

Dr Jacqueline YAP

The Scientific Committee of the Hong Kong AnnualScientific Meeting in Anaesthesiology 2008 cordially invitesyou to submit abstracts for oral presentations. Presentationof abstracts may be considered for recognition as a formalproject requirement for anaesthetic trainees of the HongKong College of Anaesthesiologists and the Australian andNew Zealand College of Anaesthetists. A prize will beawarded for the best trainee abstract presented at themeeting.

Notes to Submission:Deadline for Submission of Abstracts: 31 August 2008

All abstracts must be accompanied by payment of theappropriate registration fee.

Abstracts must be submitted in English. The Abstract Form

Dr David BOGODNottingham City Hospital, UK

Dr George CHALKIADISRoyal Children's Hospital, Australia

Professor Yu CHENShanghai Children's Medical Center, China

Dr John COLVINSRoyal College of Anaesthetists Advisory Boardfor Scotland, UK

Dr Keith GREENLANDRoyal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Australia

Dr Walid HABREUniversity Hospital of Geneva, Switzerland

Professor Gregory HAMMERStanford School of Medicine,Stanford University of Medical Center,USA

Professor Mike JAMESUniversity of Cape Town andGroote Schuur Hospital, South Africa

Professor Peter KAMUniversity of Sydney, Australia

Professor Gavin KENNYUniversity Department of Anaesthesia, Universityof Glasgow, Royal Infirmary, UK

Dr Rob McDOUGALLRoyal Children's Hospital, Australia

Dr Alan McLINTICMiddlemore Hospital, New Zealand

Professor Lawrence TSENHarvard Medical School, USA

Professor Yesen ZHUShanghai Society of Anaesthesiology, China

file will be available in MS Word format and the abstracttext should be typed in the Abstract Text Box provided.

Notes to Abstract Preparation:Font Face must be Times New Roman.Font Size of the Main Text must be 10-point. Single linespacing.Word Limit is 250 words including Abstract Title and MainText. All the texts should be typed in the Abstract TextBox.You are recommended to organize the body of the abstractas follows: (a) objectives, (b) methodology, (c) results, (d)conclusion.The Organizing Committee reserves the right to reject anyabstract and edit the language.

6 CMEHong Kong College of Anaesthesiology

Hong Kong College of Pathologists

Hong Kong College of Paediatricians

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1.5 CME (Active)

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3 CME (Active)

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Hong Kong College of Psychiatrists 12 CME - - - - -

Hong Kong College of Radiologists 6 CME 6.5 CME - - - - -

The Nursing Council of Hong Kong - - Pending - - - -

6.5 CME

Each PBLDSession45 mins(23 Nov)

PaedatricAirway andVentilationWorkshop(23 Nov)

DifficultAirway

Workshop(22 Nov)

PaedatricHypnosisWorkshop(22 Nov)

NurisngSymposium

(22 Nov)

ASMMeeting(23 Nov)

ASMMeeting(22 Nov)

MCHK CME Programme 5 CME 5 CME - - - - -

Australian and New Zealand College ofAnaesthetists (Approval code 1207) 6 CPD 7 CPD 13.5 CPD 4.5 CPD 9 CPD 9 CPD 4.5 CPD

*This is based on the accreditation results received at the time of printing.

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Hong Kong College of Surgeons 6 CME 6 CME - - - - -

6 CMEHong Kong College of Dental Surgeons 6.5 CME - - - - -

5 CMEHong Kong College of Family Physicians 5 CME - - - - -

Hong Kong College of Otorhinolaryngologists 2 CME - - - - -

22 November 2008 (Saturday)

Opening CeremonyPlenary 1What’s New and Novel in Obstetric AnaesthesiaProf Lawrence TSEN

Plenary 2The Role of Fluid Therapy in Minimising Hypotension Associated with Spinal Anaesthesia in ObstetricsProf Mike JAMES

Plenary 3Medicolegal Matters in Obstetric Anaesthesia: When Two High-Risk Specialties CollideDr David BOGOD

08:30-09:00 Registration

10:35-11:00 Tea Break

09:00-10:35

12:30-13:30 Lunch Symposium (Sponsored by Novo Nordisk H.K. Ltd.)

15:00-15:30 Tea Break

17:00-18:00 Cocktail Reception

11:00-12:30 Changing the ParadigmBraveheadDr Alan McLINTICIs There a Depth ofAnaesthesia?Prof Gavin KENNYStress Management after aMedical IncidentMs Emma WONG

PaediatricHypnosisWorkshopDr Walid HABRE

Controversies in Anaesthesiafor Caesarean SectionThe 2006 ASA PracticeGuidelines for ObstetricAnesthesiaProf Lawrence TSENGeneral Anaesthesia forCaesarean Section:Current IssuesProf Warwick NGAN KEEIncompetent or Just in Pain?Consent in LabourDr David BOGOD

13:30-15:00 Intensive Care SymposiumTherapeutic Hypothermia forNeurological Disorders /Following Cardiac ArrestsDr Florence YAPUpdates on Traumatic BrainInjuryDr Gilberto LEUNGMRSA Infections - FromCommunity to HospitalProf Pak-Leung HO

Difficult AirwayWorkshopDr Keith GREENLANDand team

Trainees’ ProjectPresentation

NursingSymposiumAs above

Pursuing Evidence inPaediatric AnaesthesiaPerioperative Management ofChildren with BronchialHyper-ReactivityDr Walid HABREBlood and Fluid Managementin ChildrenDr Rob McDOUGALLTopic TBCProf Gregory HAMMER

15:30-17:00 PainManagement of Acute Post-Trauma Pain in the ElderlyDr Simon CHANNovel Methods of DrugDelivery in Pain ManagementProf Peter KAMPost-Surgical NeuropathicPainDr Steven WONG

Difficult AirwayWorkshopAs above

Free PaperPresentation

NursingSymposiumAs above

Safety in AnaesthesiaScottish Patient Safety -Tayside Safer PatientInitiative to National AllianceDr John COLVINMedication SafetyDr Joseph LUIHazard Analysis Methods inPatient SafetyProf Peter KAM

SOT Meeting NursingSymposiumMs Sylvia Wong

18:00-19:00 HKCA Congregation

19:00-21:30 Conference Dinner

Room 301A Room 306-8 Room 304-5 Room 309-10 Room 311-12

Programme23 November 2008 (Sunday)

08:00-08:30 Registration

SAHK SymposiumObstetric Mortality in theThird WorldProf Mike JAMESPrimary Trauma Care inDeveloping CountriesDr Rob McDOUGALLExperience in CambodiaDr Michael IRWIN

Paediatric Airwayand VentilationWorkshopDr Vivian YUENand team

08:30-09:30 Breakfast SymposiumMedico-Legal Issues in AnaesthesiologySolicitor / Barrister from Legal Firm

11:00-11:30 Tea Break

Obstetric AnaesthesiaHaemodynamics Associatedwith Spinal Anaesthesia inPatients with Pre-EclampsiaProf Mike JAMESHaemodynamics Changes atTerm Pregnancy withParticular Reference to AortoCaval CompressionDr Kim KHAWMaternal and Child Care &Obstetrical Anesthesia inShanghaiProf Yesen ZHU

Clinical CrisisDifficult Airway Management- A New Approach to an OldProblemDr Keith GREENLANDUpdates on TraumaResuscitationProf Anthony HOAre We a Threat to PatientSafety?Dr Phoon-Ping CHEN

09:30-10:15*PBLD 1 or PBLD 2

10:15-11:00*PBLD 5 or PBLD 6

09:30-10:15*PBLD 3 or PBLD 4

10:15-11:00*PBLD 7 or PBLD 8

11:30-12:15*PBLD 11 or PBLD 12

12:15-13:00*PBLD 15 or PBLD 16

11:30-12:15*PBLD 9 or PBLD 10

12:15-13:00*PBLD 13 or PBLD 14

Difficult Paediatric CasesStridor in ChildrenDr Walid HABREChildren who RefusedInductionDr George CHALKIADISAnaesthesia for Non-CardiacSurgery In Children withCongenital Heart DiseaseDr Peter HIONG

11:30-13:00

09:30-11:00

15:30-16:00 Tea Break

Meet the Expert:Perioperative PainManagement in ChildrenTramadol in ChildrenDr Walid HABRERegional Anaesthesia inChildrenDr George CHALKIADISPaediatric Anaesthesia inShanghaiProf Yu CHEN

14:00-14:45*PBLD 19 or PBLD 20

14:45-15:30*PBLD 23 or PBLD 24

14:00-14:45*PBLD 17 or PBLD 18

14:45-15:30*PBLD 21 or PBLD 22

Labour AnalgesiaWalking EpiduralDr Richard OOIDo PCEA’s and CSE’s ReallyMake Life Easier?Prof Lawrence TSENStabbed in the Back:Neuorological Injuries inObstetricsDr David BOGOD

14:00-15:30

13:00-14:00 Lunch Symposium (Sponsored by Synergy Medical Supply Co. Ltd)

Plenary 4Pearls and Pitfalls in Paediatric Anaesthesia ResearchDr Walid HABRE

Plenary 5Controversies in Paediatric Pain ManagementDr George CHALKIADIS

16:00-17:00

17:00-18:00 Wine Tasting

Paediatric Airwayand VentilationWorkshopAs above

Room 301A Room 306-8 Room 304-5 Room 309-10 Room 311-12

* Please refer to the following page for full details about Problem-Based Learning Discussions.

Paediatric Hypnosis WorkshopThe workshop is an one and a half hour introduction to hypnosis and willhighlight its value in reducing anxiety and pain in children. It will focus on thelanguage techniques and the use of positive hypnotic suggestions in childrenthat can be directly applicable in the daily clinical setting to enhance focusedattention and induce profound relaxation. Tips will be given on the differenthypnotic techniques that can be used as based on the age of the child.

Difficult Airway WorkshopDr Keith Greenland will lead this three-hour hands-on airway workshop. Focuswill be placed on the need for a model of direct laryngoscopy, a structuredplan for the choice of different airways and short algorithms in difficultintubation.

It aims at familiarization in usage and application of the following equipments:McCoy blade, Miller blade, Viewmax, Flexiblade, Bullard intubation, Airtraq,Bonfils Retromolar Intubation Fibrescope, Shikani Optical Stylet, Proseal LMA,Aintree catheter and fibreoptic bronchoscopy.

Paediatric Airway and Ventilation WorkshopThis is an interactive three-hour workshop on paediatric airway management.

Common airway problems, management of difficult airway, one lung ventilation,airway management in ENT surgery in neonates and children will be discussedin this workshop. Participants will be given the opportunities to use variousairway techniques and devices.

Nursing SymposiumDr Sng Ban Leong from KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Singapore,together with renowned local anaesthetist specialists will deliver lecturesconcerning anaesthetic practice and crisis management for obstetric andpaediatric patients.

Ms. Sylvia Wong will conduct a series of scenario based discussions onanaesthetic preparations required for obstetric and paediatric patients as wellas post anaesthetic nursing care.

Problem-Based Learning DiscussionsProblem-Based Learning Discussions (PBLD) will be offered as part of ContinuingProfessional Development program in ASM. Each session will last for 45 minutes.Participants will engage in an active learning experience on topics of currentinterest led by our faculty from various fields of expertise. Active CPD pointswill be awarded.

ProgrammeProblem-Based Learning Discussions (PBLDs)

Room 304-5 Room 309-10

09:30-10:15 PBLD 1Dr Kevin MUIAnaesthesia for Tracheal Surgery:An Uncommon but ChallengingProblem

PBLD 2Prof Lawrence TSENOptimizing your Epidural Technique:An Evidence-Based Approach

PBLD 3Dr Siu-Keung NGEndobronchial Valve Insertion in aPatient with Bronchopleural Fistula

PBLD 4

10:15-11:00 PBLD 5Dr Kevin MUIAnaesthesia for Tracheal Surgery:An Uncommon but ChallengingProblem

PBLD 6Prof Lawrence TSENOptimizing your Epidural Technique:An Evidence-Based Approach

PBLD 7Dr Siu-Keung NGEndobronchial Valve Insertion in aPatient With Bronchopleural Fistula

PBLD 8

11:30-12:15 PBLD 9Dr David BOGODUnexpected Severe Haemorrhage inthe Immediate Postpartum Period

PBLD 10Dr Theresa HUIAnaesthetic Management for a 4Year Old Child With ObstructiveSleep Apnoea UndergoingAdenotonsillectomy

PBLD 11Dr Keith GREENLANDTrauma Management in ObstetricPatient

PBLD 12Dr Chi-Kwan KOOTrauma Management

12:15-13:00 PBLD 13Dr David BOGODUnexpected Severe Haemorrhage inthe Immediate Postpartum Period

PBLD 14Dr Theresa HUIAnaesthetic Management for a 4Year Old Child With ObstructiveSleep Apnoea UndergoingAdenotonsillectomy

PBLD 15Dr Keith GREENLANDTrauma Management in ObstetricPatient

PBLD 16Dr Chi-Kwan KOOTrauma Management

14:00-14:45 PBLD 17Dr Judith SHEN, Dr Nora SoonStrangulated Hernia in a Child withSuspected Avian Flu and RespiratoryFailure

PBLD 18 PBLD 19Dr Rob McDOUGALLAnaesthetic Management forPyloromyotomy: Is Rapid SequenceInduction Necessary?

PBLD 20Dr Theresa LIA Pain in the Back - How toApproach Patients with Low BackPain

14:45-15:30 PBLD 21Dr Judith SHEN, Dr Nora SoonStrangulated Hernia in a Child withSuspected Avian Flu and RespiratoryFailure

PBLD 22 PBLD 23Dr Rob McDOUGALLAnaesthetic Management forPyloromyotomy: Is Rapid SequenceInduction Necessary?

PBLD 24Dr Theresa LIA Pain in the Back - How toApproach Patients with Low BackPain

PaymentPayment should be made in Hong Kong Dollars by cheque/

bank draft payable to "The Hong Kong College of

Anaesthesiologists" or by credit card (VISA and MasterCard

only).

Notes1. Only ASM 2008 registered participants are eligible to

register for the Workshops and Problem-Based

Learning Discussions on a first-come, first-served basis.2. To qualify for the Trainee fee, verification of his/her

status from the Head of Anaesthesia Department of

his Hospital is required.3. The Problem-Based Learning Discussion and

Workshops may be cancelled with full refund subject

to final attendance at the discretion of the OrganizingCommittee.

4. Registration form without payment will not be

processed. Please do not send cash.5. Each registrant should complete a separate registration

form. A photocopy of the registration form is

acceptable.6. The Secretariat will send a letter of confirmation upon

receipt of your registration form and full payment.

Kindly check all the listed items. Any changes oralterations must be made in writing to the Secretariat.

7. The programme is subject to change without prior

notice. In the event of cancellation of the Meeting,the only liability of the Organizers is to refund all the

fees paid.

HKCA Fellow HK$2,000 HK$2,400

Non-HKCA Fellow HK$2,400 HK$3,500

HKCA Trainee HK$600

Non-HKCA Trainee/ Nurse andAllied Health Professional

HK$1,200

Day Registration HK$1,800

WORKSHOPS/SYMPOSIUM/PBL DISCUSSION

Paediatric Hypnosis Workshop (1.5 hrs) HK$300

Difficult Airway Workshop (3 hrs) HK$600

Paediatric Airway and Ventilation Workshop (3 hrs) HK$600

Nursing Symposium (4.5 hrs) HK$800

Problem-Based Learning Discussion (45 mins per session) HK$150

Early Bird(On or Before 30 September 2008)

Standard(After 30 September 2008)

Meeting registration fees will include:• Admission to the Opening & Closing Ceremony,

Scientific Sessions, Exhibition, Two Lunch Symposia,

Conference Dinner and Wine Tasting (subject to

availability)

• One set of Meeting documents

Registration ProcedureParticipants may register by completing the Registration

Form and returning it with appropriate payment to:

ASM 2008 Secretariat

c/o International Conference Consultants, Limited

Unit 301, 3/F, The Centre Mark,

287-299 Queen's Road Central, Hong Kong

Tel: (852) 2559 9973 Fax: (852) 2547 9528

E-mail: asm2008@icc.com.hk

Cancellation PolicyRefund for cancellations of registration will be made

subject to the following deadline and administration

charge:

On or before 30 September 2008 50% of registration fee

After 30 September 2008 No refund

All cancellations must be made in writing to the Secretariat

and the refund will be made after the Meeting. Please

note that substitution is permitted on the basis that written

notice is given prior to the start of the Meeting.

MEETING

Please visit our website for regular updates:http://www.hkca.edu.hk/ASM2008.htm

http://www.sahk.hk/upcomingevents.html

For enquiry:ASM2008 Secretariat

c/o International Conference Consultants, LimitedUnit 301, 3/F, The Centre Mark

287-299 Queen's Road Central, Hong KongTel: (852) 2559-9973 Fax: (852) 2547-9528

Email: asm2008@icc.com.hk