Anaesthesia for Older People Living with Frailty
Taking place, live and online on Friday 19 March 2027
- A practical and comprehensive course: Practicalities, top tips, evidence-based, but not research-focused.
- For consultants and career grade anaesthetists who want to understand, identify and assess frailty in older adults, thereby integrating frailty assessment into perioperative decision-making for older surgical patients.
- Format: Interactive lectures followed with case scenarios, discussion and Q&A
- Accreditation sought for CPD from the Royal College of Anaesthetists
09.20 – 09.30
Welcome and intoduction
Mr Jack Hodson
Online and IT Services Manager, Infomed Online
09.30 – 10.20
What is Frailty?
Dr Krishanthi Sathanandan
Consultant Geriatrician, Barts Health NHS Trust
- Frailty definition
- Frailty assessment
- Role of geriatricians in the perioperative MDT
10.20 – 11.10
Prehabilitation for Older People
Dr Phil Ward
Consultant Intensivist and Anaesthetist, UCLH
- Physiology of aging
- Prehabilitation for older patients having surgery
- Impact of prehabilitation on frailty
11.10 – 11.30
BREAK
11.30 – 12.20
Anaesthesia for Older People
Dr Jia Stevens
Consultant Anaesthetist, University Hospital Sussex NHS Trust
- Perioperative risk assessment and optimisation
- Intra-operative care of the older patient
12.20 – 12.30
BREAK
12.30 – 13.20
Polypharmacy in the Perioperative Period
Dr Imran Mannan
Consultant Geriatrician, UCLH
- Impact of polypharmacy in the peri-operative period
- Drug interactions with analgesia and anaesthesia
13.20 – 13.50
LUNCH BREAK
13.50 – 14.40
Cognitive Frailty
Dr Anthony O'Dwyer
Consultant Anaesthetist, Addenbrooke Hospital, Cambridge
- What is cognitive frailty?
- Why is it important in the perioperative period?
- How to support older patients with cognitive frailty in the perioperative period
14.40 – 14.50
BREAK
14.50 -15.50
Surgical and Anaesthetic Management for Fractured Neck of Femur
Prof Cliff Shelton
Consultant Anaesthetist, Wythenshawe Hospital
Mr James Shelton
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals
- Pre-op assessment and risk stratifications
- Anaesthetic techniques for fractured NOF surgery
- Surgeon's perspectives
15.50 – 16.00
BREAK
16.00 – 16.50
Post-operative Care for Older Patients
Dr Oliver Boney
Consultant Anaesthetist, UCLH
- How to support older people post-surgery on ICU/HDU
- Common post-operative problems in older patients and management
16.50 – 17.15
Panel Discussion and final questions
Dr Wint Mon
Consultant Anaesthetist, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
About the course
A practical and comprehensive course: Practicalities, top tips, evidence-based, but not research-focused.
Relevant to day-to-day practice and pitched at a level suitable for Consultants, SAS Anaesthetists, Residents and Specialty Doctors
Lectures, including case scenarios and faculty/audience discussion
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand, identify and assess frailty in older adults, thereby integrating frailty assessment into perioperative decision-making for older surgical patients.
- Explore prehabilitation strategies to improve perioperative outcomes in older surgical patients.
- Understand the physiology of aging and frailty and review anaesthetic considerations in older surgical patients.
- Recognise the challenges of perioperative polypharmacy and the associated risks that may impact perioperative safety and recovery.
- Understand cognitive frailty, identify and manage delirium and other cognitive complications, and appreciate their clinical implications.
- Discuss and formulate anaesthetic management plans for patients with a fractured neck of the femur.
- Optimise post-operative care for older patients, care pathways, reduce complications, and enhance recovery in older adults with frailty.
Course directors
Dr Wint Mon
Dr Wint Mon is a consultant anaesthetist specialising in bariatric, orthopaedic and thoracic anaesthesia at University College London Hospitals NHS Trust. Her special interests include multi-disciplinary pre-assessment and earlier optimisation of patients with complex medical co-morbidities. Before joining the consultant body at UCLH, she completed a fellowship with the renowned POPS (Perioperative Medicine for Older People Undergoing Surgery) team, where she developed a strong interest in holistic, patient-centred perioperative care and collaborative decision-making.
Faculty members
Dr Krishanthi Sathanandan
Consultant Geriatrician, Barts Health NHS Trust
Dr Phil Ward
Consultant Intensivist and Anaesthetist, UCLH
Dr Jia Stevens
Consultant Anaesthetist, University Hospital Sussex NHS Trust
Dr Imran Mannan
Consultant Geriatrician, UCLH
Dr Anthony O'Dwyer
Consultant Anaesthetist, Addenbrooke Hospital, Cambridge
Prof Cliff Shelton
Consultant Anaesthetist, Wythenshawe Hospital
Mr James Shelton
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals
Dr Oliver Boney
Consultant Anaesthetist, UCLH
Feedback from related courses
- Breadth and depth of topics, comprehensive, updated and relevant to DGH practice.
- Booking was easy, the structure was excellent and the speakers were knowledgeable.
- The availability of the material for 90 days, good streaming and good choice of presenters.
- Online, well managed, clear timetable and good content.
- All updates and key pointers for DGH practice with excellent speakers.
- Content, delivery and time keeping were excellent throughout.
- Relevant, clear presentations, online and easy accessibility.
- Lots of information delivered clearly, good value for money and excellent speakers.
- Good presentation, great faculty and on time completion.
- Covered topics for Revalidation purpose with a broad range of subjects.
- The presentations, time management and adequate breaks were very good.
- Excellent choice of speakers and content is very suitable for the target audience.
- OBS emergencies, Labour Analgesia and Paeds pre assessment were particularly useful.
- Obstetric obesity management, Paediatric airway and emergencies provided practical learning.
- New up to date knowledge with the opportunity to review lectures again on demand.
- It will impact greatly on my day to day practice resulting in improved quality of care provided to my patients.
- This event will directly improve my clinical decision-making in high-acuity obstetric and paediatric anaesthesia.
- More confidence in my practice, helping me provide safe care for my patients and guide the team during management of critically ill children.
- Increased knowledge, confidence boosting and reassurance that I am doing well and up to date.
- A good refresher and revision course with a positive impact on quality management of OBS and Paeds practice.
How to attend this course
This course is hosted online using Teams or Webex. We shall provide you with a joining link and instructions one week before the course begins.
In the meantime, you can checkout our tutorials below. On the course day, we also provide full support and giudance by chat, email and telephone.
Guide: How to join a course
When will I receive my course login?
We will contact you by email one week before the course takes place with all the necessary links and joining information.
We will re-send the links the day before the course.
If you have not received an email from us please contact us at webinars@infomedltd.co.uk and we will respond ASAP.
Will I need any special software to partake?
NO. Infomed shall provide you, upon registration a link to stream the course within your web browser, or you can download a small application to run it as a separate window on your computer. If you would prefer a mobile device, we shall also include a link download an app from the Play Store/App Store.
Can I interact with the speakers?
YES! It is very much encouraged. There will be Q&A sessions chaired by Infomed. You can type your questions in the ‘chat’ facility and they will be put to the speakers.
How I do access my catch-up & CPD certificate?
You can find your catch-up in your account page.
At the end of the catch-up page you will find a link to the feedback form, which will generate your CPD certificate when you submit your feedback.
If the catch-up is not visible in your account, please contact us and we will amend your account ASAP.
How to connect to a live online course
Using the short videos below, we shall guide you through the process of joining a meeting using Webex.
If joining from your own computer
If you are connecting from your own device then it is likely that you will be able to join via the Webex application.
If joining from a trust/institution computer
However, if you are using a computer that is owned and restricted by your trust, then you may find it easier to join via your web browser. Please see the second video for guidance on this process.
Joining Webex using the application on your PC or Mac
Joining Webex using your web browser
Accessing the PACS
Using the short videos below, we shall guide you through the process of opening the PACS and then on to opening, manipulating, and closing a case.
You are welcome to access our demo case set below
View demo cases here
Password: INFOMED
Accessing the database and cases on PACS
Advanced features of PACS
I've connected to a course but can't hear anything
When you connect to a course you should see some introductory slides and hear music.
If you cannot hear any music please check you are connected to the audio.
At the bottom of the webex meeting you may see a button that says “Connect to audio”.
Click this and then select “Use computer for audio” in the pop-up box.
If you have connected by a browser you may need to give your browser access to your microphone in order to connect to the audio.
Click the padlock in the top left of your browser and make sure microphone access is allowed
If this does not resolve your issue please email us or call us on 0204 520 5081
What do I need to join a course?
To join an Infomed Online course you simply need an internet connection and a browser (Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari).
You can also connect from a mobile device: Download the Webex Meetings app from your App Store.
To join a course with a smooth experience, your internet connection must be stable, not connected to a VPN and at least 20Mbps download.
Below you can use the tool to run an internet speed test.
You must test from:
- — the location that you intend the see the course from;
- — withing the location, if using Wi-Fi, the room or department area that you intend to view the course from to ensure a good signal
- — if connecting from home, a computer that is not connected to a workplace VPN
When will the on-demand catch-up be ready?
We aim to make the on-demand catch-up service available to you as quickly as possible.
The recordings will go through editing and then they will be placed on to our e-learning platform. This usually take around 3 working days.
Once they are available, we’ll write to you with the direct link and instructions
You’ll then see the sessions waiting for you on your account. You’ll then have 90 days of access.
Speed test
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Course fee
Early bookers’ rate: £205
(until Friday 16 October 2026)
Normal price: £230
Fee includes VAT
Multi-course discount:
Book multiple courses together and enjoy exclusive savings! 
£70 discount when booking 2 courses
£120 discount when booking 3 courses
Your discount will be applied automatically at checkout when eligible courses are booked together.
Eligible courses
What's included
- Live online access
- 90 days of access to the on-demand version of the course with unlimited playback
- CPD Certificate of attendance with 6 CPD points
- Opportunity to interact, ask questions directly to the faculty.
