- Docente: Antonio Gangemi
- Credits: 1
- Language: English
- Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures
- Campus: Bologna
- Corso: Single cycle degree programme (LMCU) in Medicine and Surgery (cod. 9210)
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from Nov 17, 2023 to Apr 23, 2024
Learning outcomes
Perform basic wound assessment and care. Perform simple surgical manouvres.
Course contents
1. Abscesses, Phlegmons & Surgical Wounds
2. Surgical hand preparation (handscrub)
3. Basic Surgical Skills Course
Basic Wound Closure Techniques
Module 1: Basic instrument handling and description
Section 1 - Needledrivers
Section 2 - Forceps and scissors
Module 2: Basic introduction to suturing materials
Module 3: Basic instrument tying techniques
Section 1 - Simple square and vertical mattress
Section 2 - Horizontal mattress
Module 4: Basic hand tying techniques
4. Methodological Approach to Surgery.
Inguinal Hernias with Robotic Approach as a Case Study.
5. Taking Medical History in a Surgical Setting
6. Bedside Physical Exam Skills in Surgery
7. Interpersonal and Communication Skills
Readings/Bibliography
- Hickman S, Gangemi A. Going beyond "bad news": A surgical case report and systematic review of the literature surrounding futile care. Int J Surg Case Rep. 2019;59:35-40. doi: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2019.04.016. Epub 2019 Apr 28. PMID: 31102838; PMCID: PMC6525284.
- American College of Surgeons (ACS) Education. Interpersonal and Communication Skills Curriculum: Successfully Engaging Your Patient, Patient’s Family, and Colleagues.
Link: [https://learning.facs.org/content/interpersonal-and-communication-skills-curriculum-successfully-engaging-your-patient-patient]https://learning.facs.org/content/interpersonal-and-communication-skills-curriculum-successfully-engaging-your-patient-patient#group-tabs-node-course-default1 [https://learning.facs.org/content/interpersonal-and-communication-skills-curriculum-successfully-engaging-your-patient-patient]
Teaching methods
- Suture simulators
- Frontal lesson
- Peer to peer learning
- MOCK medical interview for a surgical patient
- MOCK physical exam for a surgical patient
- Video tutorials on basic suturing techniques
Assessment methods
- One-o-one feedback
- Peer-based review and feedback
No grades will be given for this course
Teaching tools
- Dry lab suture simulators
- Surgical instruments
- Sutures
Office hours
See the website of Antonio Gangemi
SDGs
This teaching activity contributes to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals of the UN 2030 Agenda.