Paediatric Surgical Skills Workshop on Cerebral Palsy
Thu, 20 Apr
|Mbombela, Kiaat Private Hospital
Every hour a baby is born with cerebral palsy, making it the most common lifelong physical disability. The Surgical Skills Building Mentorship in Theatre will be held at Kiaat Private Hospital and Rob Ferreira Public Hospital for 8 children with Cerebral Palsy and 8 Medical Doctor Mentees.
Time & Location
20 Apr 2023, 08:00 SAST – 21 Apr 2023, 17:00 SAST
Mbombela, Kiaat Private Hospital , 1 Kiaat Ridge Blvd, Mbombela, 1200, South Africa
Guests
About the event
2023 Annual Paediatric Symposium: Making Connections Between Disciplines, Clinicians, Government and Private Sector to Advance Interdisciplinary Care for Early Detection and Treatment for Infants and Children with or at High-Risk for Cerebral Palsy.
Every hour a baby is born with cerebral palsy, the worldwide incidence of cerebral palsy is 1 in 500 births and there are currently 18 million people in the world who have cerebral palsy making cerebral palsy the most common lifelong physical disability. There is no cure for cerebral palsy, but supportive treatments, medications, and surgery can help many individuals improve their motor skills and ability to communicate with the world. This skills building program aims to:
Live Paediatric Surgical Skills and Demonstration for 8 pro-bono CP Cases
Provide HCWs with a skill building program for the treatment of children with Cerebral Palsy.
Course design
Surgical Skills Building Workshop, mentorship in Theatre to be held at Kiaat…
Schedule
1 day 9 hoursSurgical Skills Building and Mentorship
Kiaat Private and Rob Ferreira
Tickets
Surgical Skills 20-21 April23
This ticket includes access to the Surgical Skills Building mentorship in theatre for 8 theatre cases focusing on Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication, Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy(PEG), Laparoscopic assisted Gastrostomy, Manometry and Post-op Care. In-person mentorship limited to 8 medical doctors. The Session will be held on the 20 - 21 April, 08:00 - 17:00.
R 2 000,00
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