This one day interactive course aims to build understanding and provide hands-on experience of High Speed Drills. The candidates will learn the basic skills and techniques for high-speed drilling. The course will seek CPD accreditation by the Society of British Neurological surgeons (SBNS).
The course will cover:
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identifications, set-up and disassemble High Speed Drills
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differentiate between attachment and cutting accessories and their respective applications
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short presentations preceding the hands-on training will support the practical work
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demonstrations of ICP and EVDs insertion.
Lunch and refreshments will be provided.
Audience
Junior Neurosurgery Trainees (ST1-4) or equivalent level fellows, junior doctors and Physicians Associate graduates with interest in neurosurgery are targeted. Developing drilling skills is an essential operative skill in Neurosurgery (curriculum requirement).
This is a popular course and due to the practical element, numbers are limited to a maximum number of 16 candidates.