QASM Connects

The Queensland Audit of Surgical Mortality (QASM) is hosting a new series of free webinars under the banner QASM Connects from 2021 onwards. QASM Connects will be held three or four times a year and will be presented by surgeons.

The QASM Connects webinar series is open to all surgeons, registrars and Trainees.

Surgeons are encouraged to register and learn what their peers feel is important for patient care.

Surgeons can contact QASM to discuss topics they would like to share with their peers or are interested in learning about.

QASM Connects – 2021 webinar series program

• Webinar one (completed) Thursday 15 April 5 pm Dr David Grosser – Popliteal vein compression syndrome

Dr Grosser presented on the importance of altering the perception that the main cause of DVT and PE is idiopathic.

This webinar can be viewed at: https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=HKtBDyRkuro

• Webinar two (completed) Thursday 29th July 5 pm (AEST) Dr Stephen Allison – Continuity of care

Dr Allison presented on the importance of hand-over and the continuity of care for admitted patients.

This webinar can be viewed at: https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=1nrA4J1dZxw

• Webinar three Thursday 7th October 5 pm (AEST) Dr Joanne Dale – Big bowel big problem

Dr Dale will present on the early diagnosis and timely treatment of bowel obstructions.

Visit the QASM seminar Eventbrite link to register your interest in attending this webinar: https://tinyurl.com/4tcjt8fw

QASM Connects – 2022 webinar series program

• Webinar one Thursday 17 February 2022 Dr Leong Tan – Cervical collars in elderly patients

Dr Leong Tan will be presenting on the management of elderly patients being treated with cervical collars.

• Webinar two Dates and speakers to be confirmed

• Webinar three Dates and speakers to be confirmed

Visit the QASM workshops and seminars webpage to find out more at https://tinyurl.com/ybjsccpe

If you have any questions about these events please contact the QASM team QASM@surgeons.org