Managing infection to prevent sepsis (DWD24APR24)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjectOral Surgery
DescriptionOrofacial infection including dental infection is a common cause of sepsis and primary care teams are the first to encounter patients presenting with infection in this region. This course covers all aspects of diagnosis and management to provide prompt recognition and avoid sepsis progression
Additional information

For dental practitioners and hygienist/therapists

VenueBest Western Cedar Court Hotel Harrogate, Harrogate  View details
Date & timeWednesday 24 April 2024, 09:30 to 17:00
LecturersSophina Mahmood & Amit Pattni  View details
Target audience

Mandatory: Dental Hygienist (£40.00pp discount), or Dental Therapist (£40.00pp discount), or Dentist

Course styleBlended course
CategoryClinical course
CateringRefreshments and lunch
Development outcomeA, B, C
CPD hours6:00
Cost£80.00 (subject to discounts, see Target audience above)
Aims

This course is a series of interactive lectures discussing common orofacial infections and how these can be recognised and managed

Objectives

Outline how infection spreads Describe principles of management of odontogenic infections Outline treatment options and consequences of untreated infections Outline common infections in the orofacial region including bone, salivary glands and skin Describe appropriate sepsis and its prevention Signpost when/where to refer if necessary

Learning outcomes

Understand how infection can spread. Know the principles of infection management. Know what is the optimum pathway for sepsis management. Understand what the prescribing options are. Know when to refer and where.