Clinical assessment, monitoring and care of the acutely ill patientLaajuus (10 cr)
Course unit code: SO00FB33
General information
- Credits
- 10 cr
- Teaching language
- Finnish
Objective
After completing the course, the student is able to
• demonstrate knowledge in the core pathophysiological issues that cause deteriorating vi-tal signs
• apply evidence based knowledge in the monitoring and assessment of the patients vital signs
• apply different treatment interventions needed in the care of the acutely ill or injured
• perform ALS resuscitation measures and post-resuscitation care
• design, implement and assess safe drug- and fluid treatments in acute care
• perform the necessary drug calculations needed in acute care
Content
• Pathophysiology of disorders of basic organ functions, treatment of patients
• Resuscitation and post-resuscitation care
• Drug- and fluid treatments in acute care
• Acute care examinations, procedures and equipment
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
The assignments of the courses are assessed as passed-failed / to be completed