Sharp dissection is clean dissection. A clean cut respects the tissue and optimises healing. In order to make a clean cut, the surgeon needs to hold the scalpel correctly and with the lightest of touches to enable them to 'feel' their way through different layers of tissue. BBASS explains the principles behind the use of the scalpel and offers innovative models that will enable you to 'home' your surgical skills. Are you a cut above ...

Summary

This professional teaching session is for medical professionals who want to take their practice and results to the next level...a cut above... Learn the principles of how to hold the scalpel and learn new techniques to 'home' your surgical skills. Clean dissection is sharp dissection. Learn principles of wound care from an experienced master clinician, incorporating the principles of dissection for optimal healing. Deepen your knowledge and confidence in the use of the scalpel and practice on low fidelity models at home models to build your confidence.

Learning objectives

Learn how to hold the scalpel to make and incision and excise lesions.
Learn how to hold the scalpel to develop tissue planes.
Differentiate between the various types of tissue and learn to feel the difference on low fidelity models.
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