ST2.1: Essential Skills in Cardiothoracic Surgery Course

ST2.1: Essential Skills in Cardiothoracic Surgery Course is organized by Society for Cardiothoracic Surgery in Great Britain and Ireland (SCTS) and will be held from Sep 16 - 17, 2024 at Stirland Ward, Nottingham City Hospital, Nottingham, England, United Kingdom.

Overview:
The aim of the course is to provide a systematic overview of all the Essential Skills required for a trainee early in their cardiothoracic surgery career, including small-group teaching on cardiothoracic anatomy, imaging, preoperative assessment and post-operative management.

The course will also give the candidates the opportunity to perform operative cardiothoracic surgical procedures during the wet-lab sessions.

This is the only course that has been formally approved by the SCTS and scores points on the cardiothoracic surgery National Selection matrix

Course Content:
• Cardiothoracic & conduit anatomy
• Cardiothoracic pathology
• Pre-operative assessment and risk stratification
• Cardiopulmonary bypass
• Cardiothoracic incisions and access
• Angiography
• Echocardiography & ECG
• Cardiothoracic radiology (CXR, CT, MRI, PET)
• Cardiac ITU management
• Re-exploration for bleeding & tamponade
• Oxygenation & ventilation
• Thoracic postoperative management