Basic orthopaedic emergencies session 2 :Open Fractures

Name: Basic orthopaedic emergencies session 2 :Open Fractures
Start: 2024-08-09T18:00:00+00:00
End: 2024-08-09T19:30:00+00:00

9th Aug 2024

6:00 - 7:30pm (GMT)

Emergency medicine

General surgery

Trauma and orthopaedic surgery

9th Aug 2024

6:00 - 7:30pm (GMT)

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Description

Join us for an in-depth teaching session focused on the management of open fractures, tailored specifically for Senior House Officers (SHOs). We will cover the classification, initial assessment, and emergency management of open fractures, emphasizing key principles such as wound care, antibiotic administration, and surgical intervention. Led by experienced doctors and supervised by specialty registrars or consultants, this session aims to equip SHOs with the essential knowledge and skills to handle these complex cases confidently and effectively.

Summary

Discover the fundamentals of managing open fractures in our teaching session specifically designed for Senior House Officers. Gain insights into the classification, assessment, and emergency handling of open fractures from experienced doctors. This session will emphasize wound care, antibiotic administration, and surgical intervention techniques, providing you with the crucial skills to manage these challenging cases efficiently and confidently. Don't miss out on this opportunity to expand your expertise in orthopaedic emergencies.

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Learning objectives

Understand and accurately apply the classification system for open fractures to identify severity and guide treatment decisions.
Develop effective skills in the initial assessment of a patient presenting with an open fracture, ensuring all necessary investigative measures are implemented.
Clearly elucidate the principles of wound care in open fractures, with an emphasis on infection prevention and management.
Gain knowledge on the appropriate antibiotic administration regimen for different open fracture cases, including dosage and duration.
Enhance surgical intervention knowledge and skills, improving ability to determine necessity and timing of surgery and to collaborate effectively with the surgical team.

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