The Basic Selangor Neurosurgical Course 2026 is a two-day foundational program designed specifically for Medical Officers and Paramedics. Hosted by the Neurosurgery Department of Hospital Sungai Buloh, the course aims to build the foundations of neurosurgery through a mix of theoretical lectures and practical stations
Interesting topics:
- Mastering the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) and pupil assessment.
- Basic Neuroradiology, including interpreting Skull X-rays and CT scans for brain and spine trauma
- Brain Case Management: Preoperative prep, blood requirements, consent, and family explanations.
- Intraoperative Care: Head shaving, positioning, and surgical documentation.
- Postoperative Care: Ward instructions, stitch/staple removal (STO), and medical treatment protocols
- Step-by-Step Procedures: Instruction on Burr holes, ICP monitoring, Craniotomy, and Craniectomy.
- Neurosurgical Drills: Theory, setup, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
- Practical Hands-on Stations: Hands-on training for surgical draping, EVD (External Ventricular Drain), VP Shunts, and incision marking techniques