Cardiothoracics for Intensive Care Trainees (CTICT)

Anaesthetics, Intensive Care and Emergency Medicine

Cardiothoracics for Intensive Care Trainees (CTICT)

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This is a one-day cardiothoracic ICM simulation course. This course is aimed to equip trainees with knowledge and skills to optimally manage cardiothoracic problems encountered in general and specialised intensive care units. The following is covered:

use and interpretation of PA catheters
use and interpretation of IABP
cardiac output monitoring
cardiac patient post op emergency complications
double lumen tube/one lung ventilation/bronchial blockers

Eligibility:

Intensive Care Medicine Trainees ST3 - ST6 and Anaesthetic Trainees ST3 - ST6

Course dates & venues

Date	Venue
Wednesday 4th November 2026	The Golden Jubilee University National Hospital, Clydebank G81 4HX

Booking a place

Booking links for upcoming course dates can be accessed above or via the course booking page.

Please ensure study leave is approved and booked at the earliest opportunity. It is also important to advise your TPD and local rota co-ordinator of your course booking.

Course pre-reading

A practical approach to adult one-lung ventilation - BJA Education

What is the initial management of suspected pulmonary haemorrhage? | The Faculty of Intensive Care Medicine

Management of cardiogenic shock:a narrative review

If you have any queries regarding the Cardiothoracics for Intensive Care Trainees (CTICT) course, please contact nes.icmsimulation@nhs.scot

A member of the CSMEN Medical Simulation Business Support Team will respond to your enquiry as soon as possible.