EUNS Neurotheatre 2025

Name: EUNS Neurotheatre 2025
Start: 2025-02-01T09:30:00+00:00
End: 2025-02-01T17:00:00+00:00

1st Feb 2025

9:30am - 5:00pm (GMT)

Acute internal medicine

Anaesthetics and intensive care medicine

Neurology

Neurosurgery

1st Feb 2025

9:30am - 5:00pm (GMT)

Not an online event

Attendance certificate available

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Free

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Description

EUNS Neurotheatre 2025, hosted by the Edinburgh University Neurological Society (EUNS), is designed for pre-clinical medical 🩺 and high school students aged 16-18. This immersive event offers hands-on workshops ✂️, simulated surgical scenarios 🧠🔪, and inspiring talks by experts 🎤👩‍⚕️, providing a unique glimpse into neurosurgery and medical careers. It aims to spark curiosity 💡, ambition 🚀 and a deeper understanding of the field.

Date: 🗓️ 1 February 2025

Venue: 📍 Usha Kasera Lecture Theatre, Old College, University of Edinburgh, South Bridge, Edinburgh EH8 9YL

PS: Registration starts at 9:30 am. Please arrive promptly to make the most of this exciting day! 🎉

Programme Highlights 🌟

1. Case Lecture: Traumatic Brain Injury: Acute Subdural Haematoma

🏥 Lifesaving in Action: Paramedics Approach from Accident Scene to Hospital by Queen Margaret University Paramedics
A Smooth Start to Surgery: Pre- and Intra-Operative Anaesthetics by Dr. Fabian Cook, ST7 Anaesthetics
Live Demonstration of Neurosurgery: Craniotomy and Evacuation of Subdural Haematoma by Dr. Allan Hall, Specialty Registrar Neurosurgery

2. Q&A: How to Become a Neurosurgeon

By 🤔 Dr. Allan Hall, Specialty Registrar Neurosurgery

3. Workshops:

✂️ Surgical Knot Tying Practice by Edinburgh Student Surgical Society (ESSS)
🧩 Neuroanatomy Quiz by Edinburgh University Neurological Society (EUNS)
🧐 Cranial Nerve Examination by Dr. Leigh Cui, Junior Clinical Fellow
🫀 Basic Life Support: CPR & Choking by Queen Margaret University Paramedics

You will receive a Certificate of Attendance after you filled out the feedback form, which will be sent to you via email after the event.

Summary

EUNS Neurotheatre 2025 is an immersive event by the Edinburgh University Neurological Society that aims to ignite an interest in neurosurgery and the medical field among pre-clinical medical and high school students. This interactive session will include workshops, simulated surgical scenarios, inspiring talks from experts, and a detailed look at the procedures involved in neurosurgery. A key feature would be the hands-on workshops during which participants will learn surgical knot tying, the nuances of cranial nerve examination, CPR, and more. An engaging Q&A session with Dr Allan Hall, Specialty Registrar Neurosurgery, on 'How to Become a Neurosurgeon' would be a valuable resource for those interested in pursuing a career in Neurosurgery.

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Learning objectives

To gain a comprehensive understanding of how to manage acute subdural haematoma, covering everything from paramedic intervention at the accident scene to surgical procedures in the operating room.
To understand the specific steps required to become a neurosurgeon, hearing firsthand from a professional in the field, allowing for direct questioning of their journey and experiences.
To develop a range of practical skills relevant to neurosurgery, including surgical knot tying and cranial nerve examination practices through hands-on workshops.
To enhance knowledge of human neuroanatomy through creative and interactive learning methods such as quizzes.
To understand and be able to execute the basics of life support, specifically handling cases of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and choking, preparing students for emergency medical situations.

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