Mat teaches cricothyroidotomy

It's day 2 of the Basic Surgical Skills course and Dave and Brock are seeing a lot of progress with the residents.  This is the first time they've had direct instruction with hands on practice.

Mat taught the cricothryoidotomy session and found the residents were keen learners.

Orientation to the anatomy

Effective, but gross, neck model

Demonstration

Practice

Getting ready for day 2

Dave teaches chest tube insertion

Chest tube practice

Abdominal wall closure (don't pop the balloon inside)