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