ICU Consultant

centre. There has been a recent expansion of vascular services, now with 5 full day vascular lists. Obstetrics. There are approximately 1800 deliveries a year at CIC, with a Caesarean section rate of about 28%. There are 3 elective LSCS lists per week that are staffed by a Consultant anaesthetist. There is an antenatal anaesthetic assessment service, with a clinic once a fortnight. Currently there is also an established obstetric epidural service at CIC. The Consultant Lead for obstetric anaesthesia is Dr Chris Dickson. Paediatrics. Anaesthetic services are provided for straightforward paediatric surgery, mainly ENT and dentals down to an age of 1 year, or 10kg. This along with ongoing CPD enables members of the department to maintain their skills for management of paediatric emergencies that inevitably present.