Surgical skills for the Emergency Department Resuscitation Room

Overview

An innovative practical training course on the surgical techniques that can save lives when waiting for assistance is not an option.

Experienced faculty members from a variety of clinical backgrounds will utilise cadaver, and other specially designed clinical models, to maximise the practical experience for course participants.

Key topics covered:

• Thoracotomy
• Chest Drains
• Surgical airway
• Emergency caesarean section

Training level

This course is suitable for emergency department and surgical trainees and consultants who are, or are likely to be, part of a major trauma team or team leader. Familiarity with use of common basic surgical instruments, suture handling and knotting techniques is a requirement.

Please Note: this is a hands-on cadaver course with only 12 places available.

Course Director: 

Mr Malcolm Gordon, Emergency Medicine Consultant, Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow.