The NSW Institute of Trauma and Injury Management, in collaboration with the trauma service of Wollongong Hospital, proudly presents the Wollongong Hospital Trauma Evening.

The Trauma Evening consists of presentations and discussions delivered by experienced trauma clinicians who endeavour to answer common trauma dilemmas, respond to the local challenges, and share their collective experiences.

Registration is FREE but booking a place is essential!

Date: Tuesday 2nd May 2017

Time: 5.00pm - 8.10pm

Venue: Auditorium, Wollongong Hospital

Program:

Theme: Trauma in the elderly – Don’t drop the ball on the older folk.

1700hrs: Registration

1730hrs: Welcome

1740hrs: Geriatric chest injuries, Mr Jorge Sésperez, District Trauma Coordinator/CNC

1800hrs: A Rural perspective of trauma in the elderly, Dr Wei Yen Tan, GP & Emergency Staff Specialist, Ulladulla

1820hrs: Domestic violence and the elderly, Ms Linda Morrissey, Head of Social Work Unit, Wollongong Hospital

1840hrs: Refreshments

1900hrs: Geriatrics case study, Dr Thomas Mahalinaya, Geriatrics Advanced Trainee, Wollongong Hospital

1920hrs: Neurosurgical case study, Dr Ravi Cherukuri, Neurosurgery Staff Specialist, Wollongong Hospital

1940hrs: Have you been paying attention? – Hypothetical & Quick-fire Trauma Quiz, Dr Trevor Gardner, Director of Trauma, Wollongong Hopsital

2000hrs: Questions and Remarks

2010hrs: Close

CPD points:

Attendance at this seminar offers CPD points (education hours). This seminar is aimed at medical, paramedical, nursing and allied health personnel.

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