Undergraduate QUB Teaching IO access/Head injury/Log roll
Summary
Join our highly interactive and informative Undergraduate QUB Teaching Session covering critical areas such as IO access, head injury management, and log roll techniques. These skills are crucial, especially in emergency care settings. This teaching session will provide you with core knowledge, practical skills, and enhance your ability to make critical decisions in a high pressure environment. Ideal for budding professionals seeking to enhance their medical practice. Don't miss your chance to learn from leading specialists in the field.
Learning objectives
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By the end of the session, participants will be able to correctly demonstrate the procedure for obtaining intraosseous (IO) access, including the appropriate selection of equipment and the identification of suitable insertion sites.
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Participants will acquire knowledge to effectively assess, manage the initial phases of care, and monitor patients with head injuries, understanding the necessary immediate actions and potential complications.
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Participants will be able to properly perform and interpret findings from a log roll examination, including the recognition and management of potential spinal injuries and hidden injuries in trauma patients.
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The session will enhance the participant's understanding of the interprofessional collaboration required in the management of head injuries and conduct of complex procedures like IO access and log roll, enhancing their teamwork and communication skills within a healthcare setting.
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Participants will learn and develop a safety-centred approach while performing these procedures, understanding the importance of infection control, patient consent, comfort and dignity in the real-world setting.