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MANDURAH-S1N-INT-2021-ONGOING
MURDOCH-S1N-INT-2021-ONGOING

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Learning outcomes

1.

Demonstrate an understanding of the physiology and pathophysiology of fluid, acid-base and electrolyte disorders.

2.

Demonstrate an understanding across the lifespan of trauma, shock, cancer and, burns

3.

Apply knowledge of the assessment, diagnosis and pharmacological management of fluid, acid-base and electrolyte disorders.

4.

Apply knowledge of the assessment, diagnosis and pharmacological management of trauma, shock, cancer, burns

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Unit content:

Modules One – Three Complex patient case studies with multiple comorbidities in critical care environments. Practical and Theory including combinations of:
Fluid, electrolyte and acid-base balance disorders

  • Overview of fluid and electrolyte balance and imbalance
  • Care of the patient suffering sepsis
  • Assessment of the fluid imbalanced patient including Circulation in the A to E approach

             o Dehydration
             o Fluid loss
             o Overload

  • Pharmacological assistance in fluid management
  • Commonly administered IV fluids
  • Electrolyte imbalance
  • Acid-base imbalance and regulation of acid-base balance

Trauma and shock 
• Types, and effects of trauma
• Assessment of the trauma patient – A to E approach
• Trauma scoring system
• Management and types of shock
       o Hypovolaemic
       o Cardiogenic
       o Neurogenic
• Cellular homeostasis and haemodynamics
• Volume resuscitation therapies
• Blood transfusions, group types and compatibilities,
• Multiple injuries
• Multi-organ dysfunction syndrome
• Pharmacological adjuncts to trauma care

Cancer 
• Pathophysiology
• Assessment of different cancers using a systems and top down approach
• Incidence and mortality
• Aetiology
• physiological and psychological effects
• management and treatment including pharmacological treatments

Burns 
• Pathophysiology
• Types
• Assessment using A to E approach
• Burn classification
• Burns healing
• Minor/major burns
• Pharmacological management including
      o Analgesia
      o Fluid management
      o Blood pressure regulatory medications

Module Four – Simulated acute ward. Practical and Theory