Training of neonatal medical and nursing staff

Professors Thoresen and Whitelaw have been running courses on therapeutic hypothermia for neonatal medical and nursing staff since 2008 in the UK and abroad - 12 to date in UK, with an average of 40 applicants/course, and courses throughout the world.  The courses are practical, interactive and hands-on, recognising the critical importance of practical skills as well as knowledge in using cooling safely and effectively.

Although the cooling procedure is associated with increased costs initially, overall therapeutic hypothermia also saves the NHS and UK families about £200 million/year in long-term care and compensation costs.

Further information:

http://www.bristol.ac.uk/news/2013/9977.html

http://www.bristol.ac.uk/news/2013/9333.html