The was held on Saturday 11 March 2017, 2 - 4pm Chertsey House, St Peter's Hospital
Dr Ian Beeton welcomed over 50 participants-including clinicians; patients and their family and friends.
Resuscitation skills and demonstration by Sister Karen Harris and Sister Pat Little. Patients and family members had the opportunity to practice skills
Information was provided and discussionheld about ICD’s - Dr Zhong Chen, a new consultant cardiologist and electrophysiologist at St. Peters Hospital. discussed the history of ICDs and managing shock and treatment.
There was a discussion about remote monitoring of ICDs - Ian Clement from Biotronik UK showed examples of monitors to members including web-based data transmitted to cardio messenger.
A discussion took place about what happens after a shock, and how we help patients with ICDs, and their families at the end of life led by Dr Ian Beeton supported by Krissie and Celso, cardiac physiologists at St. Peters Hospital
Dr Beeton answered variety of questions from patients and family members.
Dr Beeton thanked the volunteers who did a great job of making everyone feel welcome and for providing refreshments. He appreciated everyone giving up their time to share their experiences. He also thanked ICD patients, families and friends.
The donation of 2 couches to the Pacing Clinic is in appreciation of the care received by patients.
ICDC Surrey needs volunteers and trustees to support your committee
We are looking for interested individuals to help drive our vision forward and to help us in the following areas:
- Membership administration
- Website support
- Social media networking
- Social and education event planning
- Mentoring
Graham Skelding passed away suddenly in February, and his passion for ICDC Surrey is sorely missed. Graham’s family have provided a legacy in his memory and, with ICDC Surrey support, the Pacing Department at St Peter’s Hospital will very shortly be the proud owners of two new state-of-the-art pacemaker couches. Thank you, Margaret, for keeping in touch and for your generosity.
The event was held at St Peters Hospital and was well attended. The event updated all present in a number of areas:
- Tribute to Graham Skelding ( See Tribute )
- Resuscitation Skills Update
- New ICD technologies
- ICD Questions & Answers
- ICDC Surrey Website launch
- Annual Review (including: Achievements, Future Plans /Objectives: Treasurer's report, social events
Graham was one of the founder members of the ICDC and recent Chairman and sadly passed away after a short illness on the 21st February this year (2016).
Graham & Margaret Skelding have been involved with ICDC since it started in 2006. They enjoyed attending meetings, social events and discussions and made a lot of new friends. Graham found it very helpful to talk to people who have similar experiences and to offer support to their partners and carers. He was committed to developing ICDC services.
