Module Details

Anaesthesiology

MS2251

Course
Anaesthesiology
Code
MS2251
Academic Year
2024/2025
Curriculum Year
2023/2024
Degree Programme
NURSING AND MIDWIFERY SCIENCES
Curriculum
000 - CORSO GENERICO
Course coordinator
Lecturers
Credits
1
Lecture Hours
12
Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)
MED/41 - Anaesthesiology
Course Type
Single-subject learning activity
Course Delivery
OBB - Obbligatoria
Year
2
Teaching period
Primo Semestre
Campus
NOVARA
Teaching language
Italian
Course Contents
1) Principles of General and Regional Anesthesia
2) Principles of pain therapy
Reference Texts
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Learning Outcomes
The course aims to present the main aspects relating to locoregional
and general anesthesia and to propose the most relevant aspects of
clinical pain management
Prerequisites
Knowledge of pharmacology and internal medicine.
Teaching Methods
MS Power-Point presentations, didactic videos, presentation of clinical
cases, clinical simulations with mannquins.
Additional Information
Students with physical disabilities, Learning Disabilities or Special Education Needs can request
specific services and tools via the Staff Sviluppo e Coordinamento Carriere e Servizi alle Studentesse
e agli Studenti, consulting the University webpage: https://www.uniupo.it/en/services/services-
students-physical-or-learning-disabilities
Students with disabilities, learning disabilities or special education needs, once they have contacted
the University Staff, can refer to the tutor in charge of the course to define the examination
modalities, concerning academic aspects.
Assessment Methods
Final exam with multiple choice quiz.
Detailed Syllabus
1) Fundamental Concepts of Anesthesia, Nurse's Role in Assisting During Anesthesia, Utilized Medications, and Patient Monitoring in General Anesthesia, Spinal and Epidural Anesthesia, Peripheral Nerve Blocks
2) Physiology and Perception of Pain, Types of Pain, Pharmacological and Multimodal Approach (Epidural Catheter, Perineural Catheter, Analgesic Blocks)
Expected Learning Outcomes
Students will understand basic principle of general and local anesthesia, including up-to-date techniques. We also expect students to develop
basic knowledge on recognize acute and chronic pain, and understand different treatment options.
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