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The course aims to improve the initial assessment and management of injured patients, be they in hospital or out of hospital. We want medical students to go away from the course having a better idea of the injury patterns and basics of trauma care. The course will consist of some lectures to give you an idea of the theory and evidence for current trauma care, but over half the course is focussed on acquisition of practical skills and familiarisation with the kit in common use. The final part of the day will involve moulages, where scenarios will be mocked up for you to manage with the skills you have learnt during the day.
The course is suitable for all levels of student.
Subject matter covered includes:
An example timetable is at the foot of the page.
The course will be held at Liverpool Medical Institution – www.lmi.org.uk, which is approximately 10 minutes walk from Liverpool Lime Street station. Limited parking is available. There is also parking at the nearby Catholic Cathedral and University of Liverpool.
The course cost is £50, and this includes all course materials in electronic format, lunch, refreshments throughout the day and a certificate of attendance.
Only 50 students can attend the course to make sure everyone gets hands on
experience. We are aware that the demand for the course is high, so do please
book early!
| 09:00 |
Registration |
| 09:30 |
Welcome & overview of trauma care |
| 09:45 | Kinematics and initial assessment of the injured patient |
| 10:15 | Circulation and shock |
| 10:30 | Coffee |
| 11:00 | Skills station 1 (spinal board immobilisation, airway, chest injuries) |
| 12:00 | Head injury |
| 12:30 | Chest & pelvic injuries |
| 12:45 | Lunch |
| 13:30 | Skills station 2 (Trauma X-rays, cervical collars and clearing a neck, splints) |
| 14:30 | Coffee |
| 14:45 | Moulage demonstration |
| 15:00 | Student-managed moulages |
| 16:30 -17:00 | Certificates & feedback |
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