Fluids & Electrolytes Management in Surgery

MUHAS Department of Surgery Monthly Webinar Series

The Tanzania Surgical Association Residents' Chapter (TSA) and MUHAS Department of Surgery are pleased to invite you to our monthly educational webinar series. This session focuses on the critical topic of fluid and electrolyte management in surgical patients.

About This Webinar

Proper fluid and electrolyte management is fundamental to successful perioperative care. This comprehensive webinar will cover the essential principles and practical applications of fluid therapy in surgical patients, from preoperative optimization through postoperative recovery.

Learning Objectives

Understand the physiological principles of fluid and electrolyte balance in surgical patients
Apply evidence-based strategies for perioperative fluid management
Recognize and manage common electrolyte disturbances in surgical practice
Develop practical approaches to fluid resuscitation in emergency surgical scenarios
Discuss goal-directed fluid therapy and its clinical applications

Topics Covered

Fluid Physiology

• Body fluid compartments
• Fluid distribution and dynamics
• Types of IV fluids
• Crystalloids vs colloids debate

Electrolyte Management

• Sodium disorders (hypo/hypernatremia)
• Potassium disturbances
• Calcium and magnesium
• Acid-base balance

Perioperative Care

• Preoperative optimization
• Intraoperative fluid therapy
• Postoperative management
• Enhanced recovery protocols

Special Scenarios

• Trauma and hemorrhagic shock
• Sepsis and septic shock
• Burns management
• Pediatric considerations

Featured Speakers

Dr. John Minja

Presenter

Second year surgical resident under PACS/COSECSA programme at Arusha Lutheran Medical Centre (ALMC). Dr. Minja is the Head of Membership and Outreach Committee of Tanzania Surgical Association Residents' Chapter (TSARC).

Prof. Mabula Mchembe

Facilitator

Professor of Surgery, Department of Surgery, Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS). Prof. Mchembe is a renowned surgeon with extensive experience in general and emergency surgery, and a dedicated educator committed to advancing surgical training in Tanzania.

Dr. Vihar Kotecha

Co-Facilitator

Senior Lecturer and Surgeon at Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences (CUHAS), Bugando Medical Centre. Dr. Kotecha is an active TSA member dedicated to surgical education.

Dr. Mugisha Nkoronko

Moderator

General Surgeon at Benjamin Mkapa Hospital (BMH) and former MAT President. Dr. Nkoronko is an active TSA member and key organizer of the monthly webinar series.

Certificate of Attendance

Certificates of attendance will be issued to all registered participants who attend the full session. Please ensure your MCT registration number is correctly entered during registration.

Event Details

Date: Friday, January 31, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM (East Africa Time)
Format: Hybrid (Online + Physical)
Platform: Zoom
Physical Venue: MUHAS Main Campus, Muhimbili, Dar es Salaam

How to Join

Register for the event using the form on this page
Ensure you have a valid MCT registration number
The Zoom link will be displayed after successful registration
Join the meeting at the scheduled time
Participate actively to earn your CPD points

Note: The meeting link is only visible to registered TSA members. Please ensure you are logged in to access the link.

Organized by the Tanzania Surgical Association Residents' Chapter (TSA) in collaboration with the MUHAS Department of Surgery. For inquiries, please contact us at info@tsaorg.tz

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