Research Division: ASCR

General overview of study: A multi-centre randomised controlled trial of both the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of the treatment of hypertrophic burn scars with Pulsed Dye Laser (PDL) and standard care compared to standard care alone.

Funded by: NIHR

Principal Investigator: Jonathan Pleat

Patient Group: Patients with ≥1% TBSA burn wound grafted or conservatively managed

For additional information: Please contact MTTraining@nbt.nhs.uk

Research Division: Emergency Department

General overview of study: Conservative Management in Traumatic Pneumothoraces in the Emergency Department (CoMiTED). This is a Randomised Controlled Trial

Funded by: NIHR Health Technology Assessment Programme

Principal Investigator: Edd Carlton

Patient Group: Aged, or believed to be aged 16+ with Traumatic Pneumothoracies in whom the treating clinician(s) believed either chest drain or conservative management is a suitable treatment

For additional information: Please follow the link CoMiTED – Conservative Management in Traumatic Pneumothoraces in the Emergency Department (CoMiTED): A Randomised Controlled Trial (bristol.ac.uk)

This single day study event will provide an introduction to the following topics: Overview of Major Trauma networks, the influence of Human Factors on teamwork, ABCDE of Paediatric Major Trauma Care, Trauma skills stations &Trauma simulations. This is a chargeable course – approx. £50 per attendee.

Duration: 1 day

Target candidates: This event is aimed at nursing staff with minimal or no experience of Paediatric Major Trauma. Attendees will be working within an Emergency Department/ working in a different department who may be called to assist with a paediatric trauma.

For enquiries please contact: FacultyOfChildrensNurseEducation@UHBristol.nhs.uk

This single day study event will build on your existing knowledge and prior experience of major trauma. Topics include: Advanced Airway Skills, Neuro-assessment/Spinal Shock, Bereavement and Organ Donation, Burns, Human Factors Elements of Senior Nurse Role &Trauma Simulations. This is a chargeable course – approx. £50 per attendee.

Duration: 1 day

Target candidates: This event is aimed at nursing staff with a minimum of 2 years emergency nursing experience. Attendees will be working within an Emergency Department/working in a different department who may be called to assist with a paediatric trauma.

For enquiries please contact: FacultyOfChildrensNurseEducation@UHBristol.nhs.uk

The TILS study day encompasses lectures, workstations & Trauma moulages where all the skills learnt during the day are consolidated in simulation. The candidates are not expected to undertake skills or roles during the day that they don’t undertake in real life, the course helps standardise the care & treatment that each major trauma patient will receive regardless of day/ time of attendance.

Duration: 1 day, 6 times per year at MTC.

Target candidates: All nurses within the Emergency department will complete. New Band 5 nurses starting in the emergency department will be booked into the TILS study day within 6 months of starting their post. There will be a trial period of opening this course up to junior doctors in the Emergency department and wards. Each trauma unit should have their own TILS course implemented with resources provided by the MTC but network places can be made available to support units as required. 

For enquiries please contact: EDEducationTeam@nbt.nhs.uk

To be completed approx. 2 years after TILS. Recap on Trauma skills with new workshops and simulations.

Duration: 1 day, 6 times per year at MTC.

Target candidates: All nursing bands that have completed TILS.

For enquiries please contact: EDEducationTeam@nbt.nhs.uk

Neuro ward study day. Provides an overview of brain anatomy, seizure management, clinical skills including Glasgow Coma Scale assessment, log rolling and hard collar application. Spinal cord injury and autonomic dysreflexia. Brain haemorrhages, neuro psychology and neurogenic bowel and bladder, EVD/lumbar drain management and FVC.

Duration: 7.5 hours, run quarterly

Target candidates: Nurses from 6b, 7a, 25a, 34a, 34b

For enquiries please contact: Abigail.Lindsay@nbt.nhs.uk : Book on LEARN

Plan to develop a trauma course with an emphasis on musculoskeletal trauma, and wider areas of major trauma care including special circumstances, psychological aspects, deteriorating patients and chest drain care and management.

Duration: 7.5 hours, run bi-yearly

Target candidates: Nurses from 25a, 6b, ICU, 33a, open to other wards receiving trauma

For enquiries please contact: mttraining@nbt.nhs.uk

Adapted from the Musgrove Park hospital course. This is a comprehensive course mapped to the level 2 requirements in the NMTNG competencies. Would need to be PEER reviewed by the NMTNG once established and running.

Duration: 15 hours, run bi-yearly

Target candidates: Senior nurses and junior doctors in the Emergency Departments across the Severn Network.

For enquiries please contact: mttraining@nbt.nhs.uk

The European trauma course is an internationally recognised trauma course covering the initial assessment and management of a major trauma patient. It is certified by the European Resuscitation Council. The course is a mix of workshops and scenarios course which is reflective of the European (including UK) approach to trauma in the hospital setting. This is a chargeable course – approx. £750 per attendee.

Duration: 2 ½ days, twice per year

Target candidates: Aimed at nurses and doctors who will be involved in the initial management and assessment of a major trauma patient. Usually band 6 and above nurses, or doctors ST3 and higher.

For enquiries please contact: ResuscitationTraining@nbt.nhs.uk

This annual regional update for Severn Major Trauma Network trauma team leaders (TTL’s) is a mandatory course for TTL’s. Attendance on at least 1 day every 3 years is required to remain on the rota. It consists of a series of lectures and wet lab dissections that focuses on recent changes in trauma practice and surgical skills required for rare events. These events include (but not restricted to) resuscitative thoracotomy, lateral canthotomy, emergency amputation and surgical airways.

Duration: 1 day, once per year

Target candidates: Trauma Team Leaders and aspiring Trauma Team Leaders who will are eligible to join the consortium or emergency department trauma team leader rotas. (Substantive Consultants in post within the trauma network, who have sufficient credibility in managing major trauma patients.)

For enquiries please contact: mttraining@nbt.nhs.uk

This is a half day simulation course, aimed at those providing anaesthesia cover on the 3rd on-call rota covering major trauma calls and ED nurses. The purpose of the course is to provide an evidenced-based, standardised approach to emergency anaesthesia for major trauma. It focuses on utilising our Standard Operating Procedure for rapid sequence induction in trauma.

It aims to consolidate the experiences of trauma anaesthesia candidates have and provide exposure to the common emergencies and guidelines associated with anaesthesia for Major Trauma in the MTC.

Duration: ½ day, 3-4 times per year.

Target candidates: Those who will be delivering or assisting in the delivery of anaesthesia to major trauma patients in the emergency department. This includes senior nurses, trauma team leaders and senior trainees (ST3+) and consultants in anaesthesia and critical care. Places open to the network.

For enquiries please contact: mttraining@nbt.nhs.uk

This course is a combination of workstations, and lectures specifically related to surgical intercostal chest drains in the context of major trauma. It covers indications, complications, technique for insertion and ongoing management of the drains. The last section looks at the indications for referral and the bespoke traumatic chest injury pathway including access to specialist thoracic services.

Duration: ½ day, 3 times per year (MTC). 1 session planned at YDH.

Target candidates: Those who may be expected to insert chest drains in trauma i.e. ST3 and higher specialist trainees in orthopaedic surgery, general surgery, anaesthetics/ intensive care, and emergency medicine. Places open to the network.

For enquiries please contact: mttraining@nbt.nhs.uk

Introduction to the role of the scribe & in-depth look at the documentation required.

Duration: ½ day as required for MTC or TU’s in the Severn Major Trauma Network

Target candidates: Emergency Department Band 3’s. Places open to the network.

For enquiries please contact: EDEducationTeam@nbt.nhs.uk

We provide training to F1 and F2 doctors trust wide as part of their weekly training programme. We focus on the primary survey, the assessment of the Major Trauma patient and procedures including transfusion, splints and binders and reduction of fractures.

Duration: 1 day

Target candidates: F1 and F2 Doctors

We visit departmental induction to explain the role of the Trauma Team and the staff members within it. We also include dates for planned study days and M&M meetings. Currently attend Medicine, General Surgery, Neurosurgery and Orthopaedic induction sessions. We can tailor this training to meet the needs of your staff.

If you would like us to attend your induction, or arrange a specific teaching session, please get in touch.

Duration: 1 day

Target candidates: Junior Doctors

Adapted from the Musgrove Park hospital course. This is a comprehensive course mapped to the level 2 requirements in the NMTNG competencies. Would need to be PEER reviewed by the NMTNG once established and running.

Duration: 15 hours, run bi-yearly

Target candidates: Senior nurses and junior doctors in the Emergency Departments across the Severn Network.

For enquiries please contact: mttraining@nbt.nhs.uk

This is a simulation based course looking at technical and non-technical skills for all members of the major trauma team. The aim of the course is to create an environment in which to practice trauma team skills, promote team working and to discuss any aspects of trauma team management.

Duration: 1 day, twice per year

Target candidates: All staff who will be attending trauma calls in the emergency departments.

For enquiries please contact: mttraining@nbt.nhs.uk

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Location – Health Innovation South West, Vantage Point, Pynes hill, Exeter, EX2 5FD

Any queries for the Severn Major Trauma Network, please contact: MTTraining@nbt.nhs.uk

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