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07647 - Nursing Sciences (CE)

Academic Year 2023/2024

                
                        Docente:
                        Valerio Staccone
                    
                        Credits:
                        1
                    
                        Language:
                        Italian
                    
                        Teaching Mode:
                        Traditional lectures
                        
                            Campus:
                            Bologna
                        
                            Corso:
                            First cycle degree programme (L) in
                            Biomedical Laboratory techniques (cod. 8484)

                                    Course Timetable
                                
from Oct 30, 2023 to Nov 21, 2023

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course, the student possesses the technical knowledge for vital signs assessment, blood pressure measurement, pulse oximetry, ABC, preparation of intravenous infusions, intramuscular injection technique, and arterial blood gas sampling.

Course contents

Introduction to the organization of the territorial and hospital emergency health system
Definition of the concepts of urgency, emergency, and severity
Definition and approach to “at-risk” patients awaiting the Medical Emergency Team (MET) or 1-1-8 Emergency Medical Service (EMS)
Primary assessment of conscious patients following the ABCDE schema
Criteria for easing the Rapid Response System by the “afferent arm” and calling procedure
First aid interventions for major illnesses and traumas
Preparation and integration with the MET
Theoretical and practical knowledge of Basic Life Support (BLS), Pediatric Basic Life Support (PBLSD), adult and pediatric airway management, and management of massive hemorrhages
Overview of Non-Technical Skills (NTS) in emergency management
Organization and understanding of specialized medical equipment for emergency management
Review of scientific literature on specific techniques for:
- Venous blood sampling and blood cultures
- Arterial blood gas sampling

Readings/Bibliography

Borga S. et al., Medical Emergency Team Alert per operatori sanitari. Bologna: IRC EDIZIONI; 2008.
Gavin D. Perkins et al., European Resuscitation Council Guidelines 2021. Resuscitation. 2021; 161 (ISSN: 0300 9572)

Teaching methods

Frontal Lectures with Slide Presentations and Videos: In-depth theoretical sessions delivered through slides and video materials.
Open Discussions and Group Work: Engaging discussions and collaborative group activities.
Practical Activity Sessions: Hands-on practical exercises to reinforce learning.
Literature Review: Critical examination of relevant scientific literature.

Assessment methods

test

Teaching tools

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Office hours

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