Registrations are now open for the NSW FPM meeting "OSA - Not on my shift".
The session will involve both didactic sections as well as problem based learning in small groups. Participants will be specialist pain medicine physicians (or pain medicine provisional fellows) and specialist anaesthetists (or anaesthetic advanced trainees -provisional fellows).
CPD short format learning 1.5 hours.
Learning objectives
At the end of this interactive evening, participants will be able to:
- Formulate a sophisticated pain management plan for a patient with acute pain and obstructive sleep apnoea.
- Contrast the pathophysiology of obstructive sleep apnoea to the physiology during "normal" sleep.
- Discuss the complex interplay between opioid-induced ventilatory impairment (OIVI) and OSA.
- Employ recent evidence and guidelines on the management of patients with OSA requiring opioids in the acute phase of their management.
Invited speakers
Presenter: Dr Gavin Patullo is a specialist anaesthetist and specialist pain medicine physician. He has a keen interest in the interplay of opioid induced ventilatory impairment and obstructive sleep apnoea. He has published peer reviewed manuscripts in high impact journals exploring the interplay of pharmacology, physiology and pathophysiology involved and the implications for the provision of safe and effective analgesia in this context.
Facilitator: Dr Andrew Weiss is a specialist anaesthetist, specialist pain medicine physician and graduate of the chapter of perioperative medicine. He is the Chair of the NSW regional committee of the faculty of pain medicine and the NSW representative to the FPM scientific meetings committee.
Cost and registration
Registration is now open, please register online with your college ID.
All other delegates including allied health members and other medical specialties can also register online. Please select “Create Account” at the top of the page and enter your details. Once you are set up, search for the event and register. You will also be able to use your ID number and password to register for future meetings. If you require assistance, please contact us.
Registrations close Wednesday 10 September 2025. Registration includes workshops and dinner.
Full registration: $110.00 (incl GST)
Cancellation Policy - Refunds will only be provided for cancellations advised in writing prior to the registration close date. Cancellations after the close date still incur venue and catering costs and therefore can’t be refunded.
All registration fees are quoted in Australian dollars and inclusive of GST. Please visit the ANZCA terms and conditions when registering for an event.
Continuing professional development (CPD)
Participants in the ANZCA and FPM CPD Program will automatically have their attendance auto-populated to their CPD portfolio within 14 days of the conclusion of the meeting.
ANZCA and FPM CPD Program
This event is claimable by ANZCA and FPM CPD participants within the knowledge and skills category.
Category 2: Knowledge and skills activities
Category 2: Knowledge and skills - short format learning sessions - in hours
If you're not a member of our CPD program
Delegates who are not participants of the ANZCA and FPM CPD Program should check with their respective colleges/providers regarding CPD. A certificate of attendance is available from the event organiser.
