Paediatric Surgical Masterclass

Target audience

The Paediatric Surgical Masterclasses are virtual learning sessions pitched towards band 5 nurses caring for surgical patients. AHP's also welcome.

About the programme

These masterclasses will give you an insight into common surgical and orthopaedic conditions and the associated complications and care pathways. It will consist of a combination of live and pre-recorded lectures, interactive discussions, Q&A sessions and case studies.

You can attend one or all of the days.

Short stay surgery: 9th October2025

This surgical masterclass will focus on the patient journey of children on a day case and short stay unit and the concept of criteria led discharge.

The day will cover anatomy and physiology before exploring the following

Anaesthetics:

· Premedication

ENT:

· T+A’s & associated complications

· Grommets

· MLB – papillomas

· Cochlear implants

Urology:

· Hypospadias

· Circumcision

· Orchidopexy

· Urodynamics

U nder 1's: TBC

Welcome to Bay 1 of our Surgical Ward. Bay 1 is for babies under 1 year with a variety of surgical conditions, come along and meet

Mohammed, an 8 month old with intussusception

Blessing, a 7 day old with pyloric stenosis

Aimee, a 2 week old with Hirschsprungs

Fahim, a 10 day old with Malrotation and Volvulus

For each of our patients we will explore the diagnosis, treatment and management – such as parental nutrition and stomas, and ongoing care involved. The roles and involvement of various members of the MDT will be discussed, including Surgeons, CNS’s, Dieticians, Speech and Language Therapists.

Orthopaedic surgery: TBC

This Masterclass will have an orthopaedic focus starting with a refresher on skeletal anatomy and physiology, we will look at orthopaedic problems seen in the paediatric population including:- Compartment syndrome

- Osteomyelitis/septic arthritis

- DDH – Hip spica care

- Slipper Upper Femoral Epiphysis

- Perthes

- External fixators

Meet our patients and follow their journey from presentation, assessment, diagnosis, management and recovery.Ben – 13 year displaced right ulna fracture after falling from skate ramp. Going to theatre for MUA.

Ali – 18/12 – Admitted with osteomyelitis – washout in theatre. IVABs

Charlie 1yr – DDH, closed reduction, hip spica, theatre today.

Osmond – 15yrs – SUFE, theatre today.

Appendicectomy:TBC

Meet River, a 5 year old girl. River presented to her local A&E with 2 day history of right sided abdominal pain and vomiting. Day 1 will delve into Rivers patient journey, meeting the various members of the MDT involved in her care and the exploring the interventions that River required.

The day will look at:

· Anatomy and physiology of the gut

· The journey of a patient with an appendicitis

· Post-operative care

· Pain management

· Wound care

· Bowel obstructions and gut motility

· Parental Nutrition

· Gastrostomies

· Stomas

· CVAD’s

· Care of the complex patient

Fees and payment

• Evelina Nurses - Free
• South Thames Paediatric Network Nurses - £50.00 (Click here to find out who is part of the network)
• Nurses outside the network - £100.00

Payment

STPN network and external learners can pay for this course by debit/credit card or invoice. Note: learners selecting the invoice option at booking also need to complete and return the relevant booking form below.

Invoice instructions:

• Download a one of the following booking forms:

1. 1. Booking form for individual booking
   2. Booking form for group booking

• Complete the booking agreement form
• Return form to EvelinaLondonEducation@gmail.com

Learners choosing the 'invoice option' will be reserved until the relevant booking form is returned to EvelinaLondonEducation@gmail.com

We reserve the right to cancel your booking if you do not return your completed form prior to the event.

Course and Booking queries

Evelina Education team

e: GSTT.EvelinaEducation1@nhs.net

t: 020 718 80853 (office) | 07785994659 (Samuel Lewis):