Starting on:
Aug 14, 2019
Ending on:
Aug 15, 2019
Moderator(s):
Venue:
Double Tree by Hilton
Max Credits:
30 Points
Provider:
Surgical Society of Kenya
Claim Points
Aug 14, 2019
Ending on:
Aug 15, 2019
Moderator(s):
Double Tree by Hilton
Max Credits:
30 Points
Provider:
Surgical Society of Kenya
Claim Points
Weapon Wounded Surgery Course
Starting on:
Aug 14, 2019 9:00 AM
Aug 14, 2019 9:00 AM
Ending on:
Aug 15, 2019 3:00 PM
Aug 15, 2019 3:00 PM
Venue:
Double Tree by Hilton
Double Tree by Hilton
Description
To share knowledge and experience of ICRC with health professionals working in conflict afflicted areas, having to assist the wounded, often with limited resources. To cover basic principles of violence related surgery and provide contextual adapted training on the management of more complex injuries and weapons wounds, infection control and anaesthesia. A forum for health professionals to present challenging cases that they have faced during their work.
Objectives
To enhance the capacity of health professionals to respond more effectively to specific health needs created by conflict or upsurge of violence.
Specific objectives included:
To understand International humanitarian law.
To appreciate war surgery activities.
To learn how to perform triage and mass casualty management. principles of managing war wounded, mine injuries
Presenters
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Dr.
Tesfaye Feleke
ICRC Regionals Surgeon for Africa, Nairobi
ICRC -
Dr.
David Lugalia
Consultant General Surgeon Kenya
Retired from MTRH in Private Practice -
Dr.
John Simiyu
Surgeon & Head of Emergency Dept
Moi Teaching & Referral Hospital (MTRH) -
Dr.
Peter Wanyoike
Consultant Neurosurgeon
Private