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This course is divided into four detailed units:

Unit 1: Anatomy and Aetiology
This unit provides an introduction to the anatomy of the nail, focusing on the common causes of ingrown toenails, such as improper nail trimming and trauma. It also covers nail-related conditions, including nail deformities, paronychia, and subungual hematomas​.

Unit 2: Surgery and Consent
Participants will learn about the indications for surgery in managing ingrown toenails, the consent process, and the surgical options available, including wedge resections and phenol ablation. The unit emphasizes patient communication and the risks involved in surgical interventions​.

Unit 3: Assessment, Nerve Blocks, Tourniquets, and Operative Technique
This unit covers the practical aspects of performing ingrown toenail surgery, including how to administer digital nerve blocks, apply tourniquets, and perform wedge resections. Participants will also learn postoperative care techniques and how to manage complications​.

Unit 4: Nail Conditions
The final unit provides an overview of various nail conditions commonly seen in practice, including subungual hematomas, nail infections, and abscesses. Treatment strategies for these conditions are discussed, with a focus on conservative and surgical options​.

This course offers healthcare professionals a comprehensive understanding of managing ingrown toenails and related nail issues, enhancing patient care and treatment outcomes.

Learning Outcomes

1. Determine and plan the treatment of lacerations, foreign bodies and ingrown toenails in a simulated setting
2. Evaluate the importance of complete patient assessment, diagnosis, informed consent, local anaesthetics, equipment, consumables, step by step procedural instructions, post-operative care, dressings and management of complications.

Details

Cost: $195

Suitable for: All degree qualified medical practitioners.

Study mode: 100% online

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