Dental Core Training Year 1 Tracheostomy Study Day (NW160917N)

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SubjectMaxillofacial
DescriptionTracheostomy Study Day
Additional information

This is a study day for DCT1s only.

DCT1s please arrive at 9.00am for registration.

VenueWhiston Education, Training & Conference Centre, Whiston - Merseyside  View details
Date & timeSaturday 17 September 2016, 09:30 to 16:30
LecturerStephanie Monks  View details
Target audience

Mandatory: Dental Core Trainee Year 1

Development outcomeNo development outcome
Course styleLecture
Core topic Not a core topic
Catering None
CPD hours6:00
CostNo charge
Aims

Improve knowledge of tracheostomies/laryngectomies.

Awareness of "red flag" symptoms.

Be able to carry out initial responder management of a tracheostomy emergency and know when to call for help.

Objectives

Airway anatomy.

Tracheostomies and laryngectomies (who has them, what they are, what can go wrong).

Red flags for looking after these cases.

Algorithms for managing tracheostomy and laryngectomy emergencies.

Paediatric tracheostomies.

Hands on with the kit involved.

Lots of simulation scenarios to practice initial responder management.

Learning outcomes

Improved knowledge on dealing with tracheostomy problems.