Nursing Emergency Abdominal Surgery Course Thursday 23rd January 2025 15.00-19.00
Welcome to the 5th Nursing Emergency Abdominal Surgery Course nEASC. This course is based on the EASC multidisciplinary course. The parent EASC course has always embraced nursing concepts and now in recognition of the integral role of nursing care in EGS, DCRA has designed a unique course for the delivery of Emergency Surgery Care specifically for nurses.
The first EASC was held in Letterkenny, Donegal in May 2012. That award winning course has been taught in over 10 countries around the world.
The Nursing Emergency Abdominal Surgery Course is a unique course, specifically designed for nurses providing emergency surgical care – whether that be in ED, ICU, Ward, or Critical Care setting. Delivered by expert frontline surgeons, nurses, radiologists and gastroenterologists using a case study approach, this multidisciplinary course will enhance your ability to deliver emergency care as part of a team. Topics include:
- The team approach
- Appendicitis
- Cholecystitis
- Diverticulitis
- Small bowel obstruction and more
The course is approved by both the NMBI and the Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery RCSI
Course Objectives
Understanding the natural history of key emergency surgery presentations, with
emphasis on decision making.
Explore EGS nursing interaction with other disciplines.
nEASC will identify tips and traps to optimize outcome for care of the emergency patient.
This coupled with the course lectures and the latest literature will ensure your patients are getting optimal outcomes.
Who should attend?
If you treat or manage a patient with an acute abdomen in Emergency, Surgical Ward, Theatre or ICU environment this course is a must for you!
Take this opportunity to be at the cutting edge of Emergency Abdominal Surgery delivery.