Overview
The course gives hands-on refresher training for consultants and senior trainees in ear, nose and throat (ENT) emergencies that occur in areas outside their sub-specialty using fresh/frozen cadavers. This course is also suitable for specialty and specialist doctors.
The course will be modular, covering the specific procedures noted below. Participants are expected to cover two of all three modules if time permits.
The ratio of delegate to cadaver will be 2:1.
Module 1: Rhinology
- SPA ligation.
- Anterior ethmoid artery ligation.
- Drainage of peri-orbital abscess.
- Lateral canthotomy.
- Frontal sinus trephining.
Module 2: Head and Neck
- Neck exploration targeting IJV, carotid artery, parapharyngeal/neck abscess drainage.
- Tracheostomy/cricothyrotomy.
Module 3: Otology
- Cortical mastoidectomy.
Course Director, Mr Arunachalam Iyer, Monklands Hospital
Faculty, West of Scotland ENT Consultants
Hear from previous participants
“This course massively exceeded my expectations!”
“Excellent cadaver specimen and very realistic dissection. The tutors were excellent.”
“Great faculty and faculty ratio. Covered the breadth of ENT emergencies. Very useful course.”
08.00 – 08.25: Registration
08.25 – 08.30: Welcome and objectives of the day
08.30 – 08.35: Cortical mastoidectomy
08.35 – 08.50: Head and neck emergencies
08.50 – 09:05: Rhinological emergencies
09.05 – 11.00: Dissections one
11.00 – 11.15: Morning Break
11.15 – 13.15: Dissections two
13.15 – 14.00: Lunch
14.00 – 17.00: Dissections three
17,00 – 17.15: Close and feedback
