VENUE: Meyrick Suite, Bournemouth International Centre
All materials will be supplied (except for pen & paper).
31st March 2017
This course can be booked through the on-line conference registration system when registering for the conference
Course conveners: Edward Dyson, Nish Srikandarajah
Target audience: F1-CT2/ST2 with an interest in neurosurgery.
Programme
A rotation around 4 stations, comprising:
The unstable cervical spine:
Small group teaching on the biomechanics and classification of cervical spine fractures
Practical: Application of Halo traction and Vest
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Intracranial Pressure:
Small group teaching on the pathophysiology of raised ICP, monitoring, waveforms and management thereof
Practical: Insertion of ICP monitor.
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Neuronavigation:
Small group teaching on the principles and benefits of Neuronavigation
Practical: Setting-up a neuronavigation system, EVD placement.
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Safe use of surgical drills:
Small group teaching on the principles of the burr systems and the various attachments.
Practical: Tuition on the use of burrs, the craniotome and perforators.
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Learning Outcomes
This full-day pre-conference course, aligned with the ISCP curriculum, aims to equip Foundation Doctors and CT/ST trainees with some of the introductory theoretical knowledge, and practical skills, that are specific to the management of Neurosurgical patients. In particular, we try to focus on those practical aspects that are difficult to gain exposure to in allied specialties.
Topics include the basic management of the unstable cervical spine injury, traumatic head injury and raised intra-cranial pressure, neuronavigation and the safe use of operative drills and craniotomes.
Whilst attention will be paid to sound theoretic principles, the course is heavily practical, and there is ample opportunity to become familiar with a diverse array of equipment used in modern neurosurgical practice.
The hope is that those who have undertaken this course will be better equipped to manage the neurosurgical patient, to make most use of their time in future placements and to provide weight to their National selection application form, should they be interested in Neurosurgery as a career.
Programme
09.30 – 09.50 Registration and coffee All 09.50 – 10.00 Introduction and welcome All 10.00 – 10.15 Station 1 – Theory Groups A-D Rotate 10.15 – 11.00 Station 1 – Practical Groups A-D Rotate 11.00 – 11.15 Break All 11.15 – 11.30 Station 2 – Theory Groups A-D Rotate 11.30 – 12.15 Station 2 – Practical Groups A-D Rotate 12.15 – 13.15 Lunch All 13.30 – 13.45 Station 3 – Theory Groups A-D Rotate 13.45 – 14.30 Station 3 – Practical Groups A-D Rotate 14.30 – 14.45 Break All 14.45 – 15.00 Station 4 – Theory Groups A-D Rotate 15.00 – 15.30 Station 4 – Practical Groups A-D Rotate 15.30 – 15.45 Break 15.45 - 16.30 Non-Technical Skills for Neurosurgeons All 16.30 - 17.00 Portfolio Advice, Feedback and Close All
For further information please contact info@asit.org
The course will conclude with a free evening drinks reception and canapés from 1800.