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Introduction to Suturing for Humanitarian and Disaster Relief
Apr
23
Training

Introduction to Suturing for Humanitarian and Disaster Relief

Suturing wounds for disaster relief care

Introduction to Suturing for Humanitarian and Disaster Relief

Date: April 23rd, 2022

Time: 0900-1100hrs

Location: NYU Langone EMS- Long Island - 1000 Zeckendorf Blvd Suite A, Garden City, NY 11530

Cost: $50 per person. Includes individual suture kit for students to keep and practice on.

After a natural disaster, injuries sustained by the community will require immediate. Many of those injuries may require the closure of a wound. This class will cover the basics of suturing in a field setting and the management of the wound long term where access to further can be prolonged.

Topics Include:

  • Wound Care/Management

  • Infection Control

About the instuctor:

Dr. Jason Chiu is an Army veteran that served from 2004-2009. He deployed to Iraq from 2006-2008. He currently resides in Queens, NY, and works for Mt. Sinai Health System as a surgeon. He also runs Sutton Medical, a direct care medical practice focusing on weight loss, wellness, and dermatologic surgeries.

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