There are many challenges associated with patients requiring chest drainage. This 3 lesson course gives an introduction to the use of a digital chest drainage and monitoring system. It explains the risks associated with traditional drains, the key factors in implementing change in practice and ways to justify changing to a digital chest drainage system. Presenter Ian Naldrett Associate Director of Nursing at North Middlesex University Hospital - Responsible for Surgery Anesthetics and Critical Care (UK) Read more
ERAS (Enhanced Recovery After Surgery) programs have become one of the cornerstones in the perioperative management of our patients. Although their benefit in terms of reducing complications and hospital stays is beyond doubt, they have not been routinely implemented in many Thoracic Surgery Departments yet. This course highlights its importance, with special focus on the management of chest drains and scientific evidence behind our recommendations. Two outstanding speakers and two renowned chairs who will lead the discussion towards the most controversial aspects. Presenters Dr. Josep Belda Professor of Surgery, Autonomous University of Barcelona; Thoracic Surgeon and Scientific Coordinator of the Thoracic Surgery Department, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Spain Dr. Miguel Congregado MD, PhD, FEBTS General Thoracic Surgeon, Head of Department of Thoracic Surgery, Quironsalud Infanta Luisa Hospital; Innovation Coordinator of General Thoracic Surgery, Virgen del Rocio University Hospital, Spain Dr. Santiago Figueroa Thoracic Surgeon, Clinical University Hospital of Valencia, Chair, Teaching Committee, Spanish Society of Thoracic Surgery (SECT), Spain Dr. María Teresa Gómez MD, PhD Consultant Thoracic Surgeon, Department of Thoracic Surgery, Salamanca University Hospital; Associate Professor, Department of Surgery, University of Salamanca, Spain Read more
This webinar explains how change was initiated by an ICU nurse and the experiences in a level 1 trauma center in Amsterdam. The two speakers start with their idea, how they gathered knowledge, took action and implemented the Thopaz+ digital chest drainage system. Additionally they share the challenges they overcame and their keys to success. Presenters Floris Brouwers Senior nurse trauma surgery, Amsterdam VUmc, the Netherlands Indy Kelderman Researcher trauma surgery, Amsterdam VUmc, the Netherlands Read more
This video based course talks through step by step how to set up the Thopaz+ device, including tubing and canister connection. Ideally you should have the equipment in front of you to follow the steps or alternatively use the Thopaz+ Simulator App. This course is part of an educational package to enhance your knowledge and confidence using the Thopaz+ device. This course is available in English, German, French and Italian (click on the link for the language to access). Read more
This 2-part course explains in simple terms the answers to the following questions: What are the advantages of regulated suction in a chest drainage system? How do analogue and digital chest drainage systems work? Read more
Willkommen zum online Kurs zu Thopaz+. Dieser Schritt-für-Schritt Kurs unterstützt Sie in der Handhabung von Thopaz+. Registrierte beruflich Pflegende erhalten einen Fortbildungspunkt (Identnummer 20091775). Read more
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