PLEASE NOTE - THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO UNEXPECTED WORK COMMITMENTS - WE WILL RESCHEDULE ASAP
The "Spinal Emergencies" teaching session is designed to elevate practitioners' competencies in managing spinal crises. Attendees will refine their skills in evaluating, triaging, and initiating evidence-based interventions for these emergencies. Emphasis will be placed on multidisciplinary collaboration and accurate interpretation of clinical presentations and diagnostic findings. Effective patient communication, vital for informed decision-making and managing expectations, will also be a focal point. By enhancing these competencies, the session aims to foster a standardized, efficient approach to spinal emergencies, ensuring improved patient outcomes and reduced neurological compromise.
Learning objectives for the "Spinal Emergencies" teaching session:
Evaluate and triage patients presenting with potential spinal emergencies, ensuring timely interventions for those at highest risk of neurological compromise.
Initiate evidence-based management protocols for various spinal emergencies, adjusting approaches based on patient-specific factors and available resources.
Collaborate efficiently with other specialties, like neurosurgery or radiology, to ensure a holistic, multidisciplinary approach to spinal emergency care.
Interpret clinical signs, symptoms, and initial investigations accurately to differentiate between various spinal pathologies and determine the urgency of intervention.
Communicate effectively with patients and their families, ensuring they understand the severity, proposed interventions, and potential outcomes, and thereby facilitating informed decision-making.
