Critical Care, Torso Trauma & Burns Management

Program Overview

Through a multidisciplinary approach, students learn the evidence-based practices for assessing and managing these injuries, utilizing lectures, seminars, tutorials, and clinical observations.

Program Outline

• Evaluate the complications of thoracoabdominal, junctional and burns injuries and select the most appropriate management options for these patients.
• Discuss the importance of multi-disciplinary and cross-specialty approach to the assessment and management of thoracoabdominal, junctional and burns injuries.

Assessment:

• 15 minute oral presentation of case study plus 5 minutes for questions.

Teaching:

• Lectures
• Seminars
• Tutorials
• Clinical observation
• Self-directed activities including case studies

Academics involved in the delivery of this module:

• Professor Naiem Moiemen
• Dr Paul Harrison

Other:

• Module attendance required: One day a week – Thursdays
• Module dates: November - January