The aim of this course is to give an overview of Spinal Trauma Major Complications.
(Lecture and Hand-On-Courses)
University Hospital Zurich
Meeting point: Room OST HOER B 15
Entrance: Schmelzbergstrasse 12, 8091 Zurich
Due to building renovations, use the lecture hall entrance PATH (few steps away from the emergency (Notfallstation) Signposts will be posted inside the building).
05.10.2024
07:45 - 17:30
Free of charge
This course is intended for Spinal Trauma Interest Group and those who would like to become one.
| 07:45 | Registration |
| 08:00 | Course opening and introduction/epidemiology |
| 08:15 | Pre-test |
| 08:30 | Management of hardware malpositioning and concurrent injuries |
| 08:50 | Management of vascular injuries and major bleeding |
| 09:05 | Hemodynamic instability during spinal fracture surgery |
| 09:15 | Massive dural tears and spinal fluid leakage |
| 09:30 | My worst case scenario |
| 09:45 | Discussion |
| 10:00 | Coffee break |
| 10:30 | Hands-On Course Instruction Lecture |
| 10:45 | Hands-On Course (dura repair, screw malpositioning) |
| 12:15 | Lunch |
| 13:00 | Hands-On-Course (organ and vessle injuries) |
| 14:45 | Coffee break |
| 15:00 | Hands-On Course (organ and vessel injuries) |
| 17:15 | Closure and post-test per e-mail |
| 17:30 | Apéro surprise “Spinal Trauma Interest Group” |
As the number of participants is limited, you cannot register directly. You will receive a definitive confirmation of registration within the next 14 days if places are still available.
Please register by 30.09.2024.
