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CATALYST Week - Critical Care Ideas in Action

08 April 2026

From the creators of SMACC and Life in the Fast Lane, Chris Nickson presents Catalyst Conference Week, running 22–24 July at The Alfred Innovation & Education Hub.  Join us for three inspiring days of learning, innovation and collaboration at the cutting edge of Critical Care.
Alongside the Catalyst: Critical Care Ideas in Action Conference (Thursday 23 July), The Alfred Intensive Care Academic Centre delivers two high‑impact, full‑day workshops: Flexible Bronchoscopy & Intubation and Advanced ECLS.

Register Here for the Early Bird, finishing on Thursday 30 April. 

Flexible Bronchoscopy and Intubation in Critical Care (FBI) - Wedneday 22 July 

"One-stop shop” for training in the use of flexiscopes in critically ill patients. Participants will gain the practical knowledge  and skills required for decision-making and performing procedures related to airway management, diagnosis and bronchoscopic respiratory interventions. 

Program Highlights:

  • Interactive case-based presentations and“hands on” skill stations
  • Bronchoscopy basics, foreign body removal,BALs, haemoptysis, selective lung intubation & bronchial blockers
  • Awake intubation, VAFI, SGA as a conduit, percutaneous tracheostomy, & CICO/ FONA emergencies

 Intended Audience: Consultants, Fellows & Registrars

CATALYST Conference - Thursday 23 July 

Resuscitation of the critically ill & peak performance in critical care.

High impact “trigger” talks on key issues in critical care provide the spark for interactive breakout sessions in smaller groups focused on active learning and meaningful practice change.

Program Highlights:

  • IDEAS talks by world class speakers followed by ACTION streams
  • Simulations: Prehospital ECPR I Making Teams Work
  • Workshops: Critical Care Toxicology IResuscitology I Performing Under Pressure I Creating Culture

Intended Audience: Consultants, Registrars,Nursing & Allied Health

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Advanced ECLS - Friday 24 July

Program Highlights:

  • Interactive, case-based workshops & sessions
  • Explore emerging & hybrid ECLS strategies
  • Research updates, shared protocols & decision pathways

Why attend?

  • Learn from an ELSO Platinum-certified centre delivering high-volume, complex extracorporeal life support across the full spectrum of respiratory and cardiac failure.
  • Translate advanced physiology into practice through expert-facilitated, small-group discussions focused on real-world decision-making.
  • Build cross-disciplinary networks across intensive care, cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, retrieval, perfusion, nursing & allied health.
  • Explore emerging and hybrid ECLS strategies incl. physiology and circuit optimisation & evolving care models for the most complex patients.

Who should attend?

Intensivists, Cardiologists, Surgeons, Emergency Clinicians, Perfusionists, Retrieval Specialists, Senior ECMO Nurses, Allied Health & Senior Trainees.

Don't forgot to register for the Early Bird by Thrusday 30 April.