Major Trauma Emergency Orthopaedic Surgery Programme (MaTEOS)
Key Facts
- When is this course held?
To be confirmed - Where is this course held?
View locations and dates- Edinburgh - RCSEd
- Edinburgh - RCSEd
- How much will this course cost?
From £1250.00 - View more information below - Can I book online?
See Location Specific Details - Is CPD awarded for this course?
Yes, 11 hours - Course/Event group: Surgical Course | See more Surgical Courses
RCSEd Course Overview
This two-day course will introduce the principles of damage control resuscitation, prioritising individual extremis in major trauma patients versus multiple/mass casualty situation. A detailed description of damage control resuscitation will be provided - how and why, integrating surgery for haemorrhage control, & restoration of perfusion.
You will be prepared to deal with:
- Major trauma
- Groin junctional haemorrhage control
- Shunting
- Fasciotomies
- Debridement
- Blast and ballistic injury
- Haemostatic resuscitation
- External fixation of all limbs
- Pelvic packing
- Team approach
- Major terrorist incidents
Location Specific Details
Course Format
Lectures and hands-on cadaveric work with a scene-setting initial simulation and a concluding simulation scenario as an option for participants. This will be supplemented with a course guide.
Course Objectives
This course will equip trauma and orthopaedic consultants and senior trainees with the decision-making and technical skills to fulfill their role in the multidisciplinary management of the most severely injured major trauma patients.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Describe the indications for damage control interventions for major musculoskeletal injuries
- Demonstrate their application in a simulated setting
Target Audience
Consultants and senior trainees who participate in on-call for trauma.
Relevant Grades
ST5, ST6, ST7, ST8, SpR, Consultant
Course Costs
Fee: £1250.00
RCSEd Member/Fellow Fee: £1175.00
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If you have any questions about this course, please contact us and a member of our Education team will be happy to help you.
The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
The Education Section
Phone: +44 (0)131 527 1600
Fax: +44 (0)131 557 6406
Email: education@rcsed.ac.uk