First Regional Anaesthesia Cadaver Workshop Held at BMU.
For the first time in the country, Bangladesh Medical University (BMU) hosted a cadaver workshop on regional anaesthesia. The workshop was organised by the Pain Medicine Division of the Department of Anaesthesia, Analgesia and Intensive Care Medicine, BMU, on Tuesday, January 20th.
A total of 20 doctors from various institutions across the country received hands-on training in modern and safe surgical procedures at the Pain Skill and Pastination Lab located on the 8th floor of the Cabin Block. Professor Paul Kessler, Head of the Cadaver Workshop of the European Society of Regional Anaesthesia, participated as an international trainer. He presented the keynote paper and provided practical training to the participating doctors.
The workshop provided training to doctors on the application of regional anaesthesia, pain management, ultrasound-guided techniques, and needling techniques. Participants gained practical experience through direct practice on cadavers.
Experts say that regional anaesthesia allows surgery on specific parts of the body without making the patient completely unconscious, which is relatively safe for the patient and helps reduce post-operative complications. This method is considered an important part of modern surgery in managing pain during and after the operation.
It was also announced at the workshop that BMU will organize such cadaver-based workshops at least twice a year in the future. It is hoped that today's event will play an important role in BMU's Pain Skill and Pastination Lab achieving accreditation from the European Society of Regional Anaesthesia.
This training, conducted using human cadavers, provides an opportunity for practical exercise on anatomical structures, nerve and muscle location, and clinical application. According to experts, such cadaver-based training will not only increase the confidence and skills of doctors but also have a positive impact on improving the quality of patient care and reducing complications.
At a workshop organised and moderated by Prof. Dr. AKM Akhtaruzzaman, ICT Director, BMU and Anaesthesiologist, Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Md. Shahinul Alam was the chief guest and delivered the keynote address. Pro-Vice Chancellor (Research and Development) Prof. Dr. Md. Mujibur Rahman Howlader and Dr. Lutful Aziz, Anaesthesiologist, Evercare Hospital, also spoke.
Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Md. Shahinul Alam stated that such practical training workshops play a vital role in enhancing the professional skills of doctors. He urged doctors and healthcare professionals to be more vigilant and aware regarding antibiotic resistance and hospital-acquired infections.
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