MPACS Intro PD Catheter Insertion Course 2024

MPACS Intro PD Catheter Insertion Course 2024 is organized by Centre for Minimal Access Surgery (CMAS) and will be held from Apr 19 - 20, 2024 at McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.

Description:
This is a two-day, high-tech simulation course that will provide physicians hands-on experience with PD catheter insertions. Attendees will learn both the unguided and the US-guided techniques. On day one, attendees will be in the anatomy lab at McMaster University to review the relevant human anatomy before proceeding to practice insertions on human cadavers in the afternoon. On day two, attendees will continue to practice insertions in the wet lab, hosted by the Centre for Minimal Access Surgery (CMAS). Due to the hands-on nature of this program, the maximum group size will be limited to eight (8) physicians and four (4) nurses. 

Learning Objectives
Physician Objectives:
•To review human anatomy relevant to the insertion of PD catheters
•To learn the bedside unguided and US-guided PD catheter insertion techniques
•To gain hands-on experience performing insertions in a high-fidelity simulation environment

Nursing Objectives:
•To learn how to set-up sterile environment and instruments for a PD catheter insertion
•To learn how to assist physicians during an insertion