Emergency Head and Neck Surgery Cadaver Course

Overview

The course gives hands-on refresher training for consultants and senior trainees in ear, nose and throat (ENT) emergencies that occur in areas outside their sub-specialty using fresh/frozen cadavers. This course is also suitable for specialty and specialist doctors.  

The course will be modular, covering the specific procedures noted below. Participants are expected to cover two of all three modules if time permits. 

The ratio of delegate to cadaver will be 2:1. 

Module 1: Rhinology 

• SPA ligation.
• Anterior ethmoid artery ligation.
• Drainage of peri-orbital abscess.
• Lateral canthotomy.
• Frontal sinus trephining.

Module 2: Head and Neck 

• Neck exploration targeting IJV, carotid artery, parapharyngeal/neck abscess drainage.
• Tracheostomy/cricothyrotomy. 

Module 3: Otology 

• Cortical mastoidectomy. 

Course Director, Mr Arunachalam Iyer, Monklands Hospital
Faculty, West of Scotland ENT Consultants
 

Attending the course

This event is an in-person course. That means you get the chance to join us at the College in Glasgow. 

At the College, you’ll benefit from state-of-the-art facilities, as well as lunch prepared by our award-winning chefs.

The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow is conveniently located in Glasgow City Centre, within easy reach of major train stations, motorways and airports. Hotel and parking discounts can be accessed after booking.    

Find out more about the best way to get to us here.

Claiming your CPD

This course offers 6 CPD points for everyone who attends. This can be claimed via your College account. CPD points will be available for up to one month after the course. Where the course has been recorded, these sessions will also be available. If you have any questions about claiming your CPD points, our Education team are happy to help.