Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Simulation in Pediatric Surgery
Course Code
RBC_044
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Zane Ābola
Residency Speciality
Speciality
Pediatric surgeon
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Zane Ābola
Contacts
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About Study Course
Objective
To provide and enhance the theoretical knowledge and practical skills in pediatric surgery, using simulations, according to the pediatric surgical specialty’s requirements to prepare the doctor for certification in the specialty of pediatric surgery.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.- emergency surgical disease conservative and surgical treatment indications for adults of various ages (with and without concomitant illness); - examination and treatment plan drafting for patients with acute surgical illnesses; - patient preparation peculiarities for operations of various organ systems, emphasizing attention to emergency and urgent operations in general surgery, as well as basic principles of treatment in the pre- and post-operative periods; - to orientate with the diagnostic methods and instruments used in emergency general surgery, as well as the surgical treatment options and principles - surgical safety procedure and checklist.
Skills
1.- perform primary wound dressing, stitching of wounds - perform emergency assistance measures and sequences in cases of traumatic shock - provide qualified emergency assistance to patients of various ages suffering from acute surgical illnesses, and chronic surgical illness exacerbations; - perform soft tissue abscess drainage techniques as well as treatment of infected wounds. - Perform abdominal cavity puncture and abdominal cavity drainage.
Competences
1.- correctly fill out surgical safety checklist and pre- and postoperative time-out in operating room; - to make a diagnostic plan in case of acute surgical pathologies in children.
Assessment
Individual work
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Individual work |
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To prepare at least one presentation regarding patients safety and at least one presentation regarding novelties in simulations in pediatric surgery
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Examination
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% from total grade
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1.
Examination |
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- Written examination containing questions regarding the program, knowledge is evaluated using the 10-point system.
- Practical skills are also evaluated using the 10-point system.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Adverse events and errors, the role of the human factor in the treatment process
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Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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A reporting-learning system as an alternative to the practice of complaints and punishment.
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Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Surgical safety procedures
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
3
Length (weeks):
2
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Ashcraft's Pediatric Surgery. 7th Edition, 2019
2.
Pediatric Surgery – Diagnosis and Management. Ed.Prem Puri, Michael Hollwarth. Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg, 2009, pg. 998
3.
Jones` Clinical Paediatric Surgery. Diagnosis and Management. Ed. J. M. Hutson, M. O`Brien, A.A. Woodward, S.W. Beasley. 6th Edition. Blackwell Publishing, 2010, pg. 320
Additional Reading
1.
Emergency Pediatric Surgery, An Issue of Surgical Clinics. 1st Edition, 2017
2.
Aschraft`s Pediatric Surgery. Ed. G.W. Holocomb III, J.P. Murphy. 5th Edition. Saunders Elsevier, 2010, pg. 1101
3.
Pediatric Surgery Digest. Ed. Z. Zachariou. Springer, 2009, pg. 889
Other Information Sources
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Internetā pieejamie resursi:
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www.netwibes.com/info_med
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www.scirus.com