Basic Surgical Skills Workshop held by GMC Hospital, Ajman

The course has been designed as per the recent trends and guidelines for surgical skills.

The core objective 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 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. He was assisted by Ms. Simi and Ms. Sibta, senior nurses from GMC Hospital.

Prof. Kisan Patond, Professor and Head, Department of Orthopedics, GMC Hospital Ajman 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. Prof. Patond was assisted by Dr. S. Bangera in the workshop.
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 Prof. Manda. "Owing to the overwhelming response we will be conducting the same workshop in February and March 2012 again", he added.

The Workshop was accredited by Ministry of Health UAE for 11 CME Hrs.