Acute Abdomen Assessment

Name: Acute Abdomen Assessment
Start: 2024-04-10T17:30:00+00:00
End: 2024-04-10T19:30:00+00:00

10th Apr 2024

5:30 - 7:30pm (GMT)

Emergency general surgery

General surgery

10th Apr 2024

5:30 - 7:30pm (GMT)

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Description

1 hour session with time at the end for Q&A.

Delivered by current core surgical trainee on systemic approach to assessment of patients presenting with acute abdomen. Focus on general surgical conditions (acute appendicitis, cholecystitis, pancreatitis, bowel obstruction, upper GI bleeding, etc.) and other related body organs' pathology. Pitched at level of foundation doctors with emphasis on clinical assessment and initial management.

Summary

Join this informative 1-hour learning session on 'Acute Abdomen Assessment,' delivered by an active core surgical trainee. This session will delve into the systemic approach to assessing patients with acute abdomen, examining general surgical conditions like acute appendicitis, cholecystitis, pancreatitis, bowel obstruction, upper GI bleeding, etc., along with related body organs' pathology. It is ideally suited for foundation doctors and focuses on clinical assessment and initial management. Participant queries will be attended to at the Q&A at the end of the session.

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Learning objectives

To understand the systemic approach to assessment of patients presenting with acute abdomen, including recognizing symptoms, physical examination strategies and necessary investigations.
To acquire a well-rounded knowledge of general surgical conditions such as acute appendicitis, cholecystitis, pancreatitis, bowel obstruction, and upper GI bleeding, their etiology and possible complications.
To comprehend the function and anatomy of abdominal organs in relation to acute abdominal conditions, enabling a deeper understanding of the presenting pathology.
To gain proficiency in critical thinking and decision-making skills for the initial management of acute abdomen conditions, including pain management, fluid resuscitation and escalation where appropriate.
To be capable of discussing symptoms, diagnosis, management, and treatment options of acute abdominal conditions effectively with patients and other members of the medical team.

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