Thoracic Surgery Course
Master life-saving thoracic surgery skills for acute emergencies. Gain expertise in rapid dyspnea assessment, chest tube insertion, needle decompression, resuscitative thoracotomy, imaging interpretation like CXR and ultrasound, post-procedure monitoring, pain control, complication management, and effective communication including handovers and documentation to enhance patient safety and outcomes in critical situations.

4 to 360h flexible workload
certificate valid in your country
What will I learn?
This Thoracic Surgery Course offers a focused, practical guide to handling urgent thoracic emergencies. Participants learn swift evaluation of severe shortness of breath, precise diagnostic tests, and proven treatments such as chest tube placement, needle decompression, and emergency thoracotomy. It also covers vital skills in team communication, thorough record-keeping, follow-up care, and addressing complications to boost safety and results in demanding scenarios.
Elevify advantages
Develop skills
- Emergency thoracic assessment: rapidly triage and stabilize dyspneic patients.
- Life-saving procedures: perform chest tubes, needle decompression, and ED thoracotomy.
- High-yield imaging use: interpret CXR, ultrasound, CT, and ECG in chest emergencies.
- Post-procedure care: monitor drains, control pain, and manage complications fast.
- Critical communication: lead handovers, consent talks, and medico-legal documentation.
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