Managing infection to prevent sepsis (DWD24APR24)
Availability | Course has taken place |
Subject | Oral Surgery |
Description | Orofacial 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 |
Venue | Best Western Cedar Court Hotel Harrogate, Harrogate View details |
Date & time | Wednesday 24 April 2024, 09:30 to 17:00 |
Lecturers | Sophina Mahmood & Amit Pattni View details |
Target audience | Mandatory: Dental Hygienist (£40.00pp discount), or Dental Therapist (£40.00pp discount), or Dentist |
Course style | Blended course |
Category | Clinical course |
Catering | Refreshments and lunch |
Development outcome | A, B, C |
CPD hours | 6:00 |
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. |