> This suggestion sits uncomfortably with me because of the possibility
> of either a trauma call with significant abdo trauma or a case such as
> a AAA coming in which needs an immediate surgical decision.
>
> How often have you seen a theatre open, the patient anaesthetised and
> ready to go within 30 minutes, not very often. The AAA will be
> operated on by the vascular surgeon. In some DGH it is accepted this
> may mean a patient transfer. Which in itself takes more than 30
> minutes. The decision to transfer can be made by A&E staff.
>
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> Do any of you have non-resident genral Surgical Regsitrars? If so,
> have there been any near misses or cases where management has been
> less than ideal?
>
Everyone makes mistakes. I have seen cases badly managed by on site
surgical registrars and SHO's.
Andy Webster
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