Media Release
Ajman, Mar 9: The health communication division of Gulf Medical University (GMU) in association with GMC Hospital, here recently conducted a basic surgical skills workshop at the simulation centre. The workshop provided an opportunity for the participants to get hands-on experience of basic surgical skills complemented by theoretical sessions, thereby reinforcing their previously acquired skills in a safe surgical skills lab set-up.
The course was designed as per the recent trends and guidelines for surgical skills. The core objective of the workshop was to train the participants in generic basic techniques applicable to all types of surgery using the most advanced surgical simulators and models.
Prof Manda Venkatramana, professor of surgery and dean of college of medicine, GMU, highlighted the use, the correct methodology and techniques for safe theatre practice including hand washing, scrubbing, gloving and gowning recommended under universal precautions and observing sterile techniques for surgical hand scrub, preparation and draping of sterile field. He also explained about the various types of
suturing materials and explained their uses, advantages and disadvantages.
Dr Pradeep K Sharma, associate professor of surgery, GMC hospital trained the participants on wound care, closure and dressing including suturing and knotting techniques applying basic generic skills.
Prof Kisan Patond, professor and head, department of orthopedics, GMC hospital, here described the principles of management of various types of fractures and the use of techniques like immobilization, traction, splinting and POP for management of fractures.
Over 30 general practitioners, family physicians, medical students and nurses participated in the workshop.
“The Workshop was delivered in a combination of large group didactic and small group demonstration sessions followed by practice on models and simulators in the GMU simulation center at GMC Hospital, Ajman" explained Dr Manda. “Due to the overwhelming response from various heathcare personnel, we will be conducting the same workshop in May again”, he added.
The Workshop was accredited by Ministry of Health UAE for 11 CME Hrs.