Getinge Chest Drain Train the Trainer Workshop - Brisbane July 14th 2023

Getinge Australia Pty Ltd

Supporting clinical Practitioners whilst promoting nursing expertise

This comprehensive four (4) hour workshop is designed for health care professionals directly involved with the care of patients requiring Chest drainage. 
This interactive training combines theory, scenarios and hands on device exposure (Atrium drainage systems) to provide participants with teaching and training strategies to assist clinicians in caring for patients with UWSD's and become a resource for others in their clinical area.  
On completion the participants will have a greater understanding of the physiological effects experienced by patients  with an Intercostal catheter and chest drainage system.  They will be able to identify difference in choices of UWSD and applications whilst applying the concepts of device setup, operations and troubleshooting.  

Date: 14th July, 2023

Venue: Getinge Brisbane Office, Unit 1/ 161 Lytton Road, Morningside.

Time: 8.30am to 12.30 am
(Fees includes all refreshments provided and workbook)

Program Registration:

$100 Regular Registration 

Course outline:

• Welcome and introduction


• Overview of Thoracic Anatomy and Physiology


• UWSD therapy indication


• Overview of chest drain systems


• Understanding UWSD principles


• Principles of chest drain management and teaching


• Troubleshooting UWSD and patient management


• Inservicing and resource guidance

• Evaluation & Close

For further information please contact [email protected] 

*Please note: Places are limited. To secure your place please register here. No refunds will be given for non-attendance on the day or cancellation seven (7) working days prior to the end of registrations. Getinge Australia Pty Ltd reserves the right to adjust program outline without notice. Workshop with small numbers may be cancelled or postponed.  Getinge reserves the right to cancel/reschedule events due to COVID restrictions and in meeting with State government guidelines.