Thoracic Surgery Course
Acquire vital thoracic surgery techniques for emergencies. Master swift dyspnea checks, chest tube placement, resuscitative thoracotomy, imaging analysis, postoperative monitoring, plus strong communication and ethical choices to optimise care for at-risk patients in demanding scenarios.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course offers a focused, hands-on guide to handling urgent thoracic crises. Gain skills in quick evaluation of intense breathing difficulties, precise diagnostics, and proven treatments like inserting chest tubes, needle decompression, and emergency thoracotomy. Build expertise in clear communication, record-keeping, aftercare monitoring, and managing issues to boost safety and results in critical cases.
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Develop skills
- Emergency thoracic evaluation: quickly assess and stabilise patients with severe breathing issues.
- Life-saving interventions: carry out chest tube insertion, needle decompression, and ED thoracotomy.
- Effective imaging interpretation: analyse chest X-rays, ultrasound, CT scans, and ECGs in crises.
- Post-procedure management: oversee drains, ease pain, and address complications promptly.
- Key communication skills: direct team handovers, informed consent discussions, and legal documentation.
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