"G. d'Annunzio"
As required by the academic regulations
At the end of the course the student will have acquired knowledge related to the preparation of a patient candidate for surgery. He will be able to assist the anesthetist during the intra and post-operative period. He will be able to manage the post-operative period regarding the control of vital parameters and the evaluation and treatment of pain.
Anesthesiological risk assessment: anesthesiological examination, ASA classification, preoperative tests. The preparation of the patient candidate for surgery: preoperative fasting and premedication. The components of general anesthesia. The phases of general anesthesia: induction, deepening, maintenance, awakening and recovery of the patient. Inhalation and intravenous anesthesia: main drugs used. Brief notes on muscular paralysis. Tracheal intubation: preparation of the material. Perioperative monitoring (outline). Anesthesia instruments and appliances. Main complications of general anesthesia. Locoregional anesthesia: main techniques, drugs, contraindications and complications. Positioning of the patient while performing subarachnoid and peridural anesthesia. Postoperative pain: overview of pathophysiology, evaluation systems and methods of analgesic therapy.
Anesthesiological risk assessment: anesthesiological examination, ASA classification, preoperative tests. The preparation of the patient candidate for surgery: preoperative fasting and premedication. The components of general anesthesia. The phases of general anesthesia: induction, deepening, maintenance, awakening and recovery of the patient. Inhalation and intravenous anesthesia: main drugs used. Notes on muscle resolution. Tracheal intubation: preparation of the material. Perioperative monitoring (outline). Anesthesia instruments and appliances. Main complications of general anesthesia. Locoregional anesthesia: main techniques, drugs, contraindications and complications. Positioning of the patient while performing subarachnoid and peridural anesthesia. Postoperative pain: overview of pathophysiology, evaluation systems and methods of analgesic therapy.
Material provided by the course teachers (slides, lecture notes)
Frontal lessons
The students' learning test will take place through an oral exam and the final assessment will be expressed in thirtieths. The topics covered by the exam will reflect those covered during teaching and present in the program, developed in a way that leads students to reflect on the issues of the discipline. A correct use of medical terminology and a clear and concise presentation that allow to understand the logical connections between different issues considered is necessary to pass the exam.
teaching experts: Dr. Luigi Ferrante e-mail: luigi.ferrante@gmail.com
