National Airway
Conference 2015
[NAC 2015]
18th - 20th September, 2015
Venue: Srinagar & Gulmarg,
Kashmir
Organized by
Department of Anaesthesiology & Critical Care
Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences,
Srinagar, J & K
Conference Secretariat:
Dr. Zulfiqar Ali
Organising Secretary
Department of Anaesthesiology & Critical Care
Room No. 1303
Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences,
Srinagar 190011, Kashmir, India.
Email: [email protected]
Web site:www.aidiaa.org
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Dr. Imtiaz A. Naqash
Organizing Chairman
Dear Friends, It gives us immense pleasure to welcome you all to the National Airway Conference
(NAC 2015) being organised by the Department of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care, Sher-IKashmir Institute of Medical Sciences, Srinagar, Kashmir from September, 18 – 20th 2015. The
conference is aimed at providing an insight into basic and advanced concepts of airway management
and the recent developments in airway management, with focus on difficult airway.
Eminent galaxy of national and international airway experts will share their experience through a
series of didactic lectures, case discussions and thematic sessions. There will be pro/con debates,
quiz session and poster sessions for postgraduate students. A preconference workshop will be
organised with hands on training in small groups. Additionally, an interactive video session on
specialised airway procedures with a special airway simulation workshop will be conducted to
better our understanding of airway. For the first time one day comprehensive workshop for basic
airway management will be held for non anaesthesiologists highlighting the importance of airway
management at basic level.
Kashmir is a renowned tourist destination all over the world. Its myriad tourist spots offer a great
vacation experience. Besides the interactive opportunity of the conference, you can enjoy the
serene beauty of Kashmir. We look forward for you to join us in the Kashmir in September to enjoy
the scholastic event and simultaneously be mesmerised by beauty of Kashmir.
About the venue:
The famous Mughal Emperor Jehangir has aptly said, "Agar firdous baroye zameen ast, hami asto,
hami asto hami ast – If there is paradise on earth, it's here; it's here; it's here", Kashmir is the most
popular tourist destination all through the year. The workshop and main conference will be held in
Srinagar and Gulmarg. First day of conference, with its workshop, will be in Srinagar, at Sher I
Kashmir Institute of Medical Sceinces, Soura, Srinagar, Kashmir . Srinagar with its lakes,
houseboats, heritage shrines, rich cuisine, traditional crafts and hospitable people make it a
welcoming city always. Gulmarg, meaning the meadow of flowers is a popular tourist spot both
during summer and winter. Gulmarg is famous for its gondola cable car, the second highest cable car
system in the world which takes to the most beautiful sightseeing spot of Apharwat at the height of
more than 13,000 ft. Its snow clad mountains and lovely landscape put it in the must-see list in
Kashmir. Gulmarg is popular for its world class golfing with the highest green golf course in the
world. Other attractions in Gulmarg are trekking, mountain biking and horse riding. The slopes of
Gulmarg make it the only heliskiing destination in the country. It will be a great amalgam of academic
sessions in a tranquil environment and outdoor adventure sports, which will make the participation in
NAC 2015 a memorable experience.
Prof. Imtiyaz A. Naqash
Organising Chairman
HOD and Chairman
Department of Anaesthesiology and Critical care
Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS), Soura, Srinagar, J&K
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CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS
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Eminent international and national airway experts as faculty.
Didactic lectures, thematic sessions, case discussions.
Video sessions of airway procedures.
Focused workshops in small groups with hands on training.
Airway simulation workshop.
Airway quiz, poster presentations and debate for postgraduate students.
Basic airway management for non Anaesthesiologist.
OUTLINE OF THE PROGRAM
Day 1 (18th September, 2015):
Workshops two sessions at SKIMS, Srinagar, J&K on:
1)
Airway simulation (Sim Man)
2)
Video laryngoscopy / Supra glottic devices
3)
Fibre optic intubation
4)
Lung Isolation and bronchoscopy
5)
Ultrasound for airway and thorax
6)
Percutaneous tracheostomy, cricothryoidotomy, Chest tube insertion
Day 2 (19th September, 2015):
Main conference sessions, inauguration and followed by banquet dinner at Gulmarg,
J&K
Day3 (20th September, 2015):
Main conference sessions, valedictory function at Gulmarg, J&K
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ABSTRACT SUBMISSION
Delegates who wish to present free paper/poster /video presentation or photo presentation related
to airway management should follow the following procedure.
1) Video Session: Send a video on how you do any new or innovative airway related procedure.
A brief description should be sent along with a video CD which can play using VLC Media
player. The video should not exceed 5 minutes.
2) Picture Submission: Send pictures related to difficult or innovative airway management
situation with a brief description about the image in the form of a CD to conference secretariat
or email to [email protected]. The image should be in jpg format. Selected
entries will be informed by email.
3) Abstracts: Abstracts may be of airway related cases, case studies and original research. These
abstracts may be considered for oral/poster presentation
Abstracts should be structured and organized to include the following (for original research)
Objectives: State the main objective of the study
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Materials and methods: Briefly describe the design of the study and how it was conducted
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Results: Present the main results with an indication of variability and precision of comparison
where appropriate.
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Conclusion: Limit the conclusions to those that are directly supported by the results.
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(For Case Reports the abstract may be unstructured : Background, Case Summary, and
Conclusion)
Abstracts without results, or those with statements such as 'the results will be analysed and
presented later are liable to be rejected. The abstracts should adhere to follow rules:
a) Word Limit: The abstracts should be within 250 words excluding title and references.
(Graphs / tables / images should not to be included in the abstract)
b) Font Type: Abstracts should be prepared in Microsoft Times New Roman, 12 pointwith
single line spacing with the title in bold face.
c) Title must be in CAPITAL LETTERS and it should be short and concise.
d) The name of authors should follow immediately under the title along with degrees or
professional designations. The name of institution, city and country should be in lower case,
following immediately after the authors, on a different line.
e) Leave one line between the title / authors / institution block and the body of the abstract.
Researchers are allowed to submit more than one abstract as presenting author. Underline the name
of the presenting author in the abstracts.
Online abstract submission is open. Send a soft copy (by e-mail) to the Conference Secretariat
([email protected]) before August 15, 2015. In e-mail correspondence, please
mention 'Abstract' in the subject line. Abstracts will be reviewed and rated by scientific committee
prior to final decision on acceptance. Decision on your submission will be informed by email.
Please email your abstracts to:
Dr. Zulfiqar Ali
Organising Secretary NAC 2015
Email: [email protected]
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ABSTRACT FORM
Title of the paper: .....................................................................................
Presenting Author .....................................................................................
Designation...............................................................................................
Podium Presentation / Poster Presentation
Institution:
.............................................................................................................
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Name of Co authors:
1) ............................................... 2) .....................................................
3) .............................................. 4) .....................................................
Address for Correspondence:
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City.......................................... (R ) ......................................................
Tel. (O)........................................... Resi................................................
Mobile:........................................E-mail:..................................................
Date:............................
AiDAA Member: Yes..................... No......................
Membership No..........................................
Submission details for video/photo and poster sessions:
Last date for submission – (15 August , 2015 )
Selected authors will be informed by email.
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ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
Chief Patron
Prof. Showkat A Zargar
Director SKIMS and ESOG to Goverment of J&K
Patrons
Prof. Gul Javed
(Dean SKIMS)
Prof. Mehraj ud din
(Ex-Director SKIMS and Member Governing Body SKIMS)
Organizing Chairperson
Prof. Imtiaz A. Naqash
Organizing Secretary
Dr. Zulfiqar Ali
Prof. Abdul Qayoom Dar
Prof. J V Divatia
DR Abdul Hamid
Dr. Bashir A Dar
Dr. Rukhsana Najeeb
Treasurer
Prof. Abdul Qayoom Lone
Co-Organizing Secretary
Dr. Syed Amer Zahoor
Scientific Committee
Prof. Pankaj Kundra
Dr. Talib Khan
Workshop Committee
Dr. Vilayat Nabi
Dr. Abdul Waheed Mir
Registration and Workbook
Prof. Mohammad Syed Qazi
Prof. Showkat Gurcoo
Prof. V Ramkumar
Dr. Basharat Saleem
Dr. M Akbar Shah
Dr. Waqar Un Nisa
Souvenir
Prof. Ayaz Khalid Farooqi
Catering
Prof. Zahoor Ahmad Shah
Dr. Sheikh Irshad
Dr. Khalid Parveez Sofi
Audiovisual/Hall Committee
Prof. Showkat Nengroo
Dr. Shigufta Qazi
Dr. Ab. Majid Hashia
Dr. Tariq Gojwari
Dr. Parvez Koul
Dr. Altaf Ramzan
Dr. Inam Zaroo
Dr. Mubashir Shah
Dr.Suhail Sidiq
Advisory Committee
Dr. Akhtar Naqeeb
Dr. Khurshid Alam Wani
Dr. M. Maqbool Lone
Dr. Nisar Choudary
Dr. Omar Javed Shah
Dr. Fazal Parray
Dr. Shaqul Qamar Wani
Dr. Abdul Ahad
Dr. M Saleem Wani
Dr. Nisar Tramboo
Dr. Adil Hafeez
Dr. Altaf Kirmani
Dr. Rouf Wani
Dr. Akram Hussain
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REGISTRATION FORM
Name..................................................................Age/Sex........................
Designation..............................................................Institution….................
............................................................................................................
...........................................................................................................
Address for correspondence:
............................................................................................................
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............................................................................................................
............................................................................................................
Tel.(O)................................................(R).............................................
Fax:................................
Mobile:............................................E-mail:..............................................
AiDAA Member: Yes.....................
No........................
Membership No....................................................
Accompanying persons: 1............................................... Age/Sex:.............
2............................................... Age/Sex:.............
Conference / Workshop: Rs.....................Accompanying persons Rs..................
Accommodation (one day charges) Rs.....................Total: (Rs.)........................
All payments are to be made by DD/Cheque in favour of in account no
0342010100000679 Jammu and Kashmir Bank; Branch SKIMSS, IFSC CODE
JAKA0SKIMSS in the name of All India Difficult Airway Association
2015 payable at Srinagar (J&K).
DD/Cheque No........................Date......................Issuing Bank...................
For P.G. Students: Certificate from HOD is mandatory.
Signature of Delegate
Registration for main conference is mandatory for attending the workshop. However it is
not mandatory to register for the conference for participants exclusively registering for the
workshop on “Basic airway for non anesthesiologists”. The delegates who will be exclusively
registered for this workshop will not be entitled to conference benefits unless they register
for the main conference also.
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REGISTRATION DETAILS
Delegates
Main Conference
AIDiAA Member
Postgraduate students
Foreign Delegates
Upto
After
Upto
31st May 31st May 31st May
2015
2015
2015
After
31st May
2015
Upto
31st May
2015
After
Upto
After
31st May 31st May 31st May
2015
2015
2015
`4000/- `5500/- `3500/-
`5000/-
`3500/-
`5000/-
USD100
USD150
CME/Each workshop `1500/- `2500/- `1500/-
`2500/-
`1500/-
`2500/-
USD50
USD75
Accompanying
person
`3000/- `3000/- `3000/-
`3000/-
`3000/-
`3000/-
USD50
USD50
Basic airway
for nonanesthesiologists
`2000/- `2400/- `2000/-
`2400/-
`2000/-
`2400/-
USD25
USD30
For registration the amount may be deposited in account no 0342010100000679; Jammu and
Kashmir Bank; Branch SKIMSS , IFSC CODE JAKA0SKIMSS
Payments and cheques may be addressed in account no 0342010100000679 in the name of All
India Difficult Airway Association AiDAA2015
Kindly communicate the transaction details (Your Name, Transaction ID, Your Bank and Branch and Date
of Transaction) to the email: [email protected]
CONTACT/REGISTRATION
Dr. Zulfiqar Ali
Organising Secretary
Department of Anaesthesiology& Critical Care,
Conference Secretariat, Room 1303.
Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences, Soura, Srinagar, J&K-190011, India.
e mail:[email protected]
Mob: +919419086761
ACCOMMODATION DETAILS
The room tariffs in Kashmir is roughly the following :
1) Type A : 5 Star Accommodation
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2) Type B : 4 Star Accommodation
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3) Type C : 3 Star Accommodation
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4) Type D : 2 Star Accommodation
:
16000- 25000/- per night / Double Occupancy
8000- 16000/- per night / Double Occupancy
4000- 8000/ per night / Double Occupancy
2000-4000/ per night / Double Occupancy
The above tariff chart is a guide of what to accept while booking rooms in Kashmir. Kashmir is a tourist destination
and in September the hotels are usually fully booked. It is advised that delegates book their accommodation well in
advance, directly or with a travel agent. The organizing committee will try to book rooms on request from the
delegates.
The list of hotels / guest Houses / house boats will be updated on the website.
Conference Secretariat:
Dr. Zulfiqar Ali
Organizing Secretary NAC 2015
Room No. 1303
Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care
Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences, Soura, Srinagar, J&K-190011, India.
Mobile no.+919419086761
Email: [email protected]