Acute Gastroenterology (465GLOS)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjectF2 Regional Teaching
DescriptionThis training day aims to equip F2 doctors with the knowledge and skills to manage common gastrointestinal problems in the acute setting.
Additional information

It will be an interactive and practical day run by members of the Gastroenterology and hepatology multi-disciplinary team


VenueRedwood Education Centre, Gloucester - Gloucestershire  View details
Date & timeThursday 2 May 2024, 09:00 to 16:45
LecturerTBC  View details
Target audience

Mandatory: Foundation Year 2, or Non-Trainee Grade Junior Doctor

Course styleLecture
CateringRefreshments and Lunch
Core topicNot a core topic
CPD hours6:00
CostNo charge
Objectives

By the end of this one day session candidates will be able to:

  1. Recognise patients with decompensated liver cirrhosis and have a structured approach to their investigations and management
  2. Assess and manage patients with acute hepatitis/acute liver failure including paracetamol overdose
  3. Manage patients with inflammatory bowel disease including recognising red flags and escalating treatment
  4. Confidently perform an ascitic tap and ascitic drain and be competent at consent and post procedure management
  5. Manage patients with acute upper gastrointestinal haemorrhage
  6. Manage patients with an acutely dislodged percutaneous feeding tube
Learning outcomes

This course links with the following Foundation Professional Capabilities (FPCs):

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 12, 13