Nitty Gritty of Surgical Care Series session 4: Basic Surgical Skills: Techniques and Applications

Name: Nitty Gritty of Surgical Care Series session 4: Basic Surgical Skills: Techniques and Applications
Start: 2024-12-02T18:00:00+00:00
End: 2024-12-02T19:00:00+00:00

2nd Dec 2024

6:00 - 7:00pm (GMT)

General surgery

Surgery

2nd Dec 2024

6:00 - 7:00pm (GMT)

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Description

Develop foundational surgical skills in this online session. Through virtual hands-on exercises, learn essential techniques such as: *surgical handwashing

*gowning and double-gloving.

*skin preparation and draping.

*tying a variety of surgical knots.

*handling basic surgical instruments.

*interrupted, mattress and subcuticular suturing

*application of local anaesthetic

Participate in an interactive tutorial and watch video lessons to practice these skills in a simulated environment and gain confidence in applying these techniques to various surgical contexts.

Summary

This dynamic online teaching session, part of the Nitty Gritty of Surgical Care Series, focuses on fundamental surgical skills. Key aspects like surgical handwashing, gowning, skin preparation, knot tying, instrument handling, various suturing techniques, and anaesthetic application will be covered. These essential skills will be taught through interactive tutorials and video lessons, allowing you to practice in a simulated environment. This invaluable session will boost your confidence and proficiency in applying these routines in real surgical situations. Don't miss this opportunity to hone your surgical skills and technique.

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Learning objectives

To understand the importance and processes involved in surgical handwashing, gowning, and double-gloving, and demonstrate the correct technique for each in a simulated environment.
To learn and effectively apply techniques for skin preparation and draping to ensure optimal operating conditions and patient safety.
To become proficient in tying various surgical knots that are commonly needed in operation theaters and apply these skills in a simulated practice.
To familiarize themselves with the handling and use of basic surgical instruments and learn their effective application in different surgical procedures.
To develop competency in performing different types of sutures, including interrupted, mattress and subcuticular suturing, and applying local anesthesia accurately in a practice simulation setting.

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