This two day course will provide a sensible, pragmatic and practical approach to the more common surgical emergencies seen in general and OOH practice. Day 1 is highly practical to facilitate enough time for several intrabdominal surgical procedures. Day 2 will reflect on the perioperative presentation and management of haemabdomen and gastric dilation volvulus followed by upper airway obstructive conditions and there will be opportunity to place a tracheostomy tube placement, chest drains and jugular lines.