Trauma Surgery

This course is a two day hands on cadaveric operative workshop for surgeons, anaesthetists and theatre nurses likely to be involved in the operative management of major trauma in children. We combine team decision making and communication under pressure with operative techniques.
The operative techniques focus on management of truncal and junctional zone injuries. the lectures, discussions and case studies explore the principles of damage control surgery in children, working in multi-speciality surgical teams and the human factors of managing under extreme pressure. Experience is shared from military and humanitarian surgeons as well as recent major incidents in the UK.

IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION
The Advanced Cadaveric Trauma Surgery Course (ACTS) is delivered over three days, with different specialties attending on different days.
Please ensure that you select the correct course date when completing your application and clearly state your specialty within the application form.

Day 1 – Saving Life (14th December 2026)
ST6+ General & Vascular Surgeons
ST6+ Cardiothoracic Surgeons
ST6+ Anaesthetists
ODPs & Peri-Operative Teams

Day 2 – Saving Life & Limb (15th December 2026)
ST6+ General & Vascular Surgeons
ST6+ Anaesthetists
ODPs & Peri-Operative Teams
ST6+ Orthopaedic & Plastic Surgeons

Day 3 – Restoring Function (16th December 2026)
ST6+ Orthopaedic & Plastic Surgeons

When completing your application, please include your specialty and ensure you apply for the appropriate course day(s) relevant to you.