WAD 26 Feature Presentation Title “Anesthesiology Along the Patient

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WAD 26 Feature Presentation Title “Anesthesiology Along the Patient Pathway: From First Contact to Recovery” Duration: 15 minutes Format: Multimedia presentation / narrated patient journey Presenter: To be assigned by ASOGAM Suggested presentation style: Short narration + photographs/video clips + key messages 1. Purpose of the Presentation The presentation should demonstrate that anaesthesia is not limited to the operating theatre or the moment when a patient is put to sleep. Anaesthesia professionals contribute to: Emergency care Pre-operative assessment Resuscitation Pain management Safe surgery Maternal and newborn care Critical care Post-operative recovery Patient safety Training and capacity building Emergency preparedness Referral and continuity of care The central message should be: “Anaesthesia is present throughout the patient pathway—not just during the operation.” 2. The Patient Story I recommend using one fictional Gambian patient to take the audience through the pathway. For example: “Meet Fatou” Fatou is a 29-year-old woman who presents to a health facility with severe abdominal pain. The audience follows Fatou from her first contact with the health system through referral, surgery, recovery and discharge. This makes the presentation much more relatable than simply listing what anaesthetists do. 3. The Patient Pathway STAGE 1 – FIRST CONTACT Community → Health Centre Visual: A Gambian community/health centre. Narration: “Fatou's journey does not begin in the operating theatre. It begins when she first seeks help.” At this stage, anaesthesia professionals may not physically be present, but the pathway depends on: Early recognition of deterioration Basic resuscitation Appropriate referral Communication between facilities Emergency preparedness Key message on screen: Safe anaesthesia begins before the patient reaches the operating theatre. 4. STAGE 2 – REFERRAL & EMERGENCY RESPONSE Fatou's condition requires referral to a higher
WAD 26 Feature Presentation Title “Anesthesiology Along the Patient Pathway: From First Contact to Recovery” Duration: 15 minutes Format: Multimedia presentation / narrated patient journey Presenter: To be assigned by ASOGAM Suggested presentation style: Short narration + photographs/video clips + key messages 1. Purpose of the Presentation The presentation should demonstrate that anaesthesia is not limited to the operating theatre or the moment when a patient is put to sleep. Anaesthesia professionals contribute to: Emergency care Pre-operative assessment Resuscitation Pain management Safe surgery Maternal and newborn care Critical care Post-operative recovery Patient safety Training and capacity building Emergency preparedness Referral and continuity of care The central message should be: “Anaesthesia is present throughout the patient pathway—not just during the operation.” 2. The Patient Story I recommend using one fictional Gambian patient to take the audience through the pathway. For example: “Meet Fatou” Fatou is a 29-year-old woman who presents to a health facility with severe abdominal pain. The audience follows Fatou from her first contact with the health system through referral, surgery, recovery and discharge. This makes the presentation much more relatable than simply listing what anaesthetists do. 3. The Patient Pathway STAGE 1 – FIRST CONTACT Community → Health Centre Visual: A Gambian community/health centre. Narration: “Fatou's journey does not begin in the operating theatre. It begins when she first seeks help.” At this stage, anaesthesia professionals may not physically be present, but the pathway depends on: Early recognition of deterioration Basic resuscitation Appropriate referral Communication between facilities Emergency preparedness Key message on screen: Safe anaesthesia begins before the patient reaches the operating theatre. 4. STAGE 2 – REFERRAL & EMERGENCY RESPONSE Fatou's condition requires referral to a higher