The speaker is Mr. Deepak Vijayan, ST8 Specialist Registrar at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham, UK, with an interest in General and Colorectal Surgery, Intestinal Failure and Abdominal Wall Reconstruction. Honorary Clinical Lecturer, Institute of Clinical Sciences, University of Birmingham, Project Lead and Steering Committee for National Open Abdomen Audit (NOAA). He graduated in 2006, after completing his Foundation years, then joined the Royal Navy as a Submarine Medical Officer. He served on HMS Vigilant and HMS Victorious and undertook NATO/UK Trident deterrent patrols. Following that, he served as the Military Registrar at the Royal Centre for Defence Medicine, receiving all UK casualties during the Afghan war. Subsequently, he started Specialist Training in General and Colorectal Surgery. His special interest is Intestinal Failure and Abdominal Wall Reconstruction. He is currently the Project Lead for the National Open Abdomen Audit, funded by Bowel Research UK.

Summary

This teaching session led by Mr. Deepak Vijayan, ST8 Specialist Registrar at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham, will provide insights on fluid and electrolyte management for the surgical patient. With extensive knowledge and experience in the fields of General and Colorectal Surgery, Intestinal Failure and Abdominal Wall Reconstruction, as well as an experienced Royal Navy Submarine Medical Officer, Mr. Vijayan will guide medical professionals through the finer points of fluid and electrolyte management for the surgical patient, providing practical input on the latest techniques and discoveries in the field.

Learning objectives

Learning Objectives:

Describe the components of normal fluid and electrolyte management for the surgical patient.
Identify current challenges and controversies surrounding fluid and electrolyte management in the surgical patient.
Recognize appropriate interventions to effectively manage fluid and electrolyte changes in the surgical patient.
Analyze common electrolyte disorders amongst the surgical patient population and appropriate strategies to address them.
Summarize the principles of individualized fluid and electrolyte management to improve clinical outcomes in the surgical patient.

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