Thoracic Surgery Course
Master life-saving thoracic surgery skills for high-risk cases. Gain expertise in rapid assessment of severe dyspnea, performing chest tube insertion, needle decompression, resuscitative thoracotomy, interpreting key imaging like CXR, ultrasound, CT, and ECG, plus effective post-procedure monitoring, pain control, complication management, clear communication, and ethical decision-making to enhance patient safety and outcomes.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This Thoracic Surgery Course offers a focused, practical guide to handling urgent thoracic emergencies. Master quick evaluation of severe breathing difficulties, precise diagnostic tests, and proven treatments such as chest tube placement, needle decompression, and emergency thoracotomy. Build skills in clear communication, thorough record-keeping, aftercare monitoring, and managing complications to boost safety and results in critical scenarios.
Elevify advantages
Develop skills
- Emergency thoracic assessment: quickly triage and stabilise dyspneic patients.
- Life-saving procedures: carry out 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 discussions, and medico-legal documentation.
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