DSTC, Definitive Surgical Trauma Care

Overview

The DSTC course is designed to teach qualified surgeons how to make life-saving decisions and perform under pressure in a trauma and emergency environment. You will learn about decision-making and epidemiology and cover the essentials of the relevant surgical anatomy.

The course is a collaboration with experienced trauma surgeons from South Africa, Karolinska University Hospital and Sahlgrenska University Hospital.

Content

Lectures, practical surgical skills training and case discussions. The course will be held in English.

Previous knowledge

Surgeon. ATLS® principles.

Target group

Qualified surgeons

Objective

  • Enhanced knowledge of the surgical and trauma physiology of the trauma patient
  • Enhanced surgical decision making in trauma
  • Enhanced surgical techniques in the management of major trauma
  • An improved awareness of the treatment possibilities in major trauma and their evidence base.

Extent

3 days.

Cost

20 000 Sek

DSTC course manual, lunch and refreshments are included in the course fee.

Contact person

Course coordinator Louise Almström

E-mail:louise.almstrom@regionostergotland.se 

Tel: +4610-103 7352

Administration:  KMC@regionostergotland.se


Tillfällen


Titel: DSTC, Definitive Surgical Trauma Care
Startdatum:
Slutdatum:
2024-10-16
2024-10-18
Plats: Katastrofmedicinskt Centrum, Johannes Magnus väg 11 Linköping
Ansvarig: Louise Almström
Lediga platser: 8
Sista anmälningsdag: 2024-09-16