| Individual Placement Description | |
|---|---|
| Placement | General Surgery |
| Year | F1 |
| Region | West |
| Hospital(s) | University Hospital Monklands, Airdrie |
| Main Duties of Placement | Theatre learning peri-operative care and airway management. ICU ward rounds. Surgical HDU managing post-operative pain and fluid balance. |
| Typical Work Pattern | On-call is for General Medicine. |
| Learning Opportunities | Ward and in theatre. Weekly departmental meetings. |
| Teaching | Protected Tuesday lunctime and Thursday lunchtime. Wednesday lunchtime Hospital Grand Round. Monthly academic half day. |
| Unique Selling Points | Opportunity to become skilled at basic airway management and an introduction to advanced airway management. Plenty of opportunities to insert A lines and central lines for keen trainees. |
| It is important to note that this description is a typical example of your placement and may be subject to change. | |
