- Docente: Claudia Magli
- Credits: 1
- Language: Italian
- Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures
- Campus: Bologna
- Corso: First cycle degree programme (L) in Biomedical Laboratory techniques (cod. 8484)
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from Oct 02, 2023 to Oct 30, 2023
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course the student will have the technical knowledge of recording vital signs, blood pressure values and oximetry, ABC, preparation of infusions, intramuscular technique and IV. and technique for arterial sampling for blood gas analysis
Course contents
Theoretical concept
Health Care-related infections: infectious chain
Prevention of infectious events: hand washing.
Further information: Use of personal protective equipment
Vital signs
The assessment of vital signs: locations and procedures for the detection
Reference values and recognition of major alterations
Further information: how to detect blood pressure
Emergency Interventions
Organization Emergency - Urgency system
Chain of survival
Patient evaluation according to ABCDE scheme
Theoretical and practical knowledge BLS -D
Foreign Body Airway Obstruction: The Heimlich Maneuver
Further information: Emergency trolley
Blood sample
Laboratory test cycle: preanalytic variables of blood sampling
Venous sampling: principles and procedures, types of tubes, problems related to venous sampling
Blood cultures: principles and procedure
Blood gas sampling, urine and faeces collection
Further information: how to take a blood sample from a venous catheter
Drug administration
Rule 7 G
Routes of administration
Parenteral therapy: intramuscular and intravenous technique
Injuries and dressings
Overview of the main skin lesions
General principles of prevention and treatment: type of dressings
Readings/Bibliography
Gonella S. Le emocolture da catetere periferico e centrale: revisione della letteratura e indicazioni operative. Assistenza Infermieristica e Ricerca 2017; 36:104-108
Masotto M, Brivio R, De Vito G, Villa CE, Ausili D. Gli errori preanalitici nel prelievo ematico: uno studio osservazionale sulle modalità di raccolta dei campioni e sugli esiti di laboratori. Assistenza Infermieristica e Ricerca 2015;34: 74-85
Olasveengen, T. M., Semeraro, F., Ristagno, G., Castren, M., Handley, A., Kuzovlev, A., Monsieurs, K. G., Raffay, V., Smyth, M., Soar, J., Svavarsdottir, H., & Perkins, G. D. (2021). European Resuscitation Council Guidelines 2021: Basic Life Support. Resuscitation, 161, 98–114. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.resuscitation.2021.02.009
Saiani L, Brugnoli A. (2013) Trattato di Cure Infermieristiche 3rd ed. Sorbona: Edizioni Idelson Gnocchi; 2013
Teaching methods
Lectures using slides and videos Discussion of examples from clinical practice. Exercises.
Assessment methods
Written test with multiple choice and open questions.
Teaching tools
PC with video projector, exercises, various types of healthcare devices
Office hours
See the website of Claudia Magli