Wetlab Training at LHCH
We were delighted to host a Wetlab training session recently where delegates spent an afternoon performing coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) procedures.
As an 'Outstanding' Trust, we have a responsibility to provide high quality training to all our registrar and tier 1 doctors and to deliver the necessary knowledge and experience. As a result, we recently held a successful CABG Wetlab.
The aim of this 'Wetlab' was to establish step-by-step hands-on training in four types of anastomoses:
- Basic
- T graft
- Sequential
- Top end anastomosis
Initially all the steps were explained through PowerPoint slides with some tips on how to make anastomosis. A brief discussion with the delegates followed with some questions and answers, and then the trainees were divided into four groups of two, to ensure that everyone had the chance to be mentored and taught one to one.
Delegates were able to practice the four types of anastomosis and were even assessed at the end by a challenge, in order to detect their level of understanding and grasp of the skill.
Event feedback from Dr Shail Jalan
"The workshop started with a short talk by Mr. Mohamed Zeinah which included a presentation about the different types of anastomoses for coronary artery bypass grafting procedures. The presentation was a good start as it prepared the delegates for the upcoming tasks. The room was set up perfectly with porcine hearts and ureters to be used as grafts. The specimens were impeccable. There were 5 stations and 8 delegates.
"Mr. Zeinah demonstrated each of the three types of anastomosis (N, T and Y) one at a time and the delegates which consisted of 4 surgical junior doctors and 4 specialist registrars were asked to pair up and perform the anastomoses under supervision. The consultant focussed on getting the ‘copra head’ perfect. A prize was given to the doctor with the best anastomoses.
"The workshop was 4 hours long and it was thoroughly enjoyed by the doctors. We hope we can make it an annual event as it was very successful."
