Obstetric Anaesthetists Association Annual Scientific Meeting 2025

The Obstetric Anaesthetists’ Association (OAA) Annual Scientific Meeting 2025 will take place on May 15–16, 2025, at the ICC Belfast, Northern Ireland.
Who should attend? This meeting is ideal for:

Obstetric anaesthetists (consultants and trainees)
Allied health professionals involved in maternity care
Researchers and educators in obstetric anaesthesia

What to expect:

Scientific sessions on cutting-edge practices in obstetric anaesthesia
Oral presentations and ePoster sessions (abstract submissions are open until January 24, 2025)
Networking opportunities and updates on clinical guidelines

Bonus: Top abstracts will be eligible for the Felicity Reynolds Prize, and selected for oral presentation during the meeting
 
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Program & Overview

Conference Programme (PDF) — Full Agenda & Speakers

Session 1 — Recent Advances

Update on Anaesthesia for Operative Delivery

Update on Labour Analgesia

Panel Discussion: Recent Advances in Obstetric Anaesthesia

Session 2 — Chronic Pain & Devices in the Obstetric Patient

Beyond Opioids: Practical Strategies for Obstetric Pain

Pacemakers & ICDs in Pregnancy — Anaesthetic Considerations

Spinal Cord Stimulators and Obstetric Neuraxial Analgesia/Anaesthesia

Panel Discussion: Chronic Pain & Implanted Devices

Session 3 — Felicity Reynolds Free Papers (Set 1)

Felicity Reynolds Free Papers 1–6 (Oral Abstracts)

Session 4 — Your OAA (Guidelines & Projects)

OAA Guideline: Remifentanil PCA for Labour Analgesia

Upcoming Guidance: Anaesthetic Management of Pregnant Patients with Chiari Malformation

Update on OAA Activity & Projects

Panel Discussion: Your OAA

Session 5 — Complications in Obstetric Anaesthesia

A Team Approach to Pain During Caesarean Delivery

High Neuraxial Blocks — Recognition & Management

HFNO in Obstetric Airway Management — What Is the Role?

Panel Discussion: Managing Complications

Session 8 — Felicity Reynolds Free Papers (Set 2)

Felicity Reynolds Free Papers 1–6 (Oral Abstracts)

Session 9 — Modern Challenges in Obstetric Care

Does TIVA Have a Role in Obstetric General Anaesthesia?

From Gaps to Gains: Enhancing Maternal Care via System Integration & Simulation

Management of Diabetes in Pregnancy

Panel Discussion: Modern Challenges

Session 10 — Psychological Morbidity & the Labour Ward

Perinatal Mental Health: What the Obstetric Anaesthetist Should Know

Psychological Morbidity for Staff After Adverse Outcomes

Panel Discussion: Mental Health on the Labour Ward

Keynotes, Awards & Highlights

Bruce Scott Lecture: The Future of Obstetric Anaesthesia as a Subspecialty

Prize Giving: Improving Maternity Services — Writing a Political To-Do List

Pick of the Posters — Best Research Highlights

Grand Debate — Point/Counterpoint in Obstetric Anaesthesia