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Pre-Congress Course ECTES: Polytrauma Course (PTC) – Day 1

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The Polytrauma Course, an interdisciplinary training programme, equips healthcare professionals managing critically injured patients. It covers all phases of polytrauma care, from initial assessment to post-operative recovery and rehabilitation.
This course takes place as a pre-course just before the 24th European Congress of Trauma and Emergency Surgery (ECTES).

Location

Uniklinik RWTH Aachen
Pauwelstrasse 30
52074 Germany

Date

11.04.2025

Time

13:00 - 18:00

Credits

Swiss Surgical Society (SGC) : 12 CEM for the 2 day course

Costs

Day 1: ESTES members Euro 180, others Euro 240. Day 2: ESTES members Euro 220, others Euro 260. Day 1 &2: ESTES members Euro 400, others Euro 500

Program

Day 1
13:00 Registration
13:15 Welcome
13:30-15.30 Session 1: General Consideration and Initial Workup
13:30 Nomenclature and Definition of Polytrauma
14:00 Initial Diagnostic Workup
14:30 Guidelines in Polytrauma Management
15:00 ICU management
15:30 Coffee Break
16:00-18:00 Session 2: Pathophysiology of Polytrauma
16:00 Pathophysiology of Trauma-Induced Coagulapathy
16:30 Traumatic Hemorrhagic Shock
17:00 European Guidelines Coagulopathy
17:30 Case Discussion
If you want to expand your knowledge, then book the second day to earn the 12 Education points.

Participants learn advanced techniques for stabilizing polytrauma patients in emergency settings, including airway management, shock control, and life-saving interventions.

Beyond trauma management, the course delves into intensive care management, focusing on pain control, organ support, and long-term rehabilitation strategies. It emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, showcasing how surgeons, anesthetists, intensivists, rehabilitation specialists, and others work together for optimal care.

Interactive discussions using real-world case studies enhance participants’ decision-making and problem-solving skills. By participating, attendees gain a deeper understanding of polytrauma management, enhance their clinical skills, and join a network dedicated to advancing trauma care.

See Program of Saturday, April 12th

Registration

This course is divided into two days. You can sign up for Friday, April 11th and Saturday, April 12th separately or for both days.
If you are interested, please contact Mrs. Rosmarie Widmer (kongressTRA@usz.ch) by email to book Friday, Saturday or both days.

Please register by 09.04.2025.

Kontakt

Rosmarie Widmer

Tel. +41 44 255 27 55
Mail kongressTRA@usz.ch

Partner

Related diseases

Responsible Department

Department of Traumatology