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    • INTRODUCTION


      Welcome to AN3163 Fluids and Electrolyte Balance and Perioperative!

      This subject aims to provide a general introduction to the basic topics in Fluid and electrolyte and Perioperative.

      Fluid and electrolyte are a key concept to understand for maintaining homeostasis, and for successful treatment of many metabolic disorders. There are various regulating mechanisms for the equilibrium of electrolytes in organisms. Disorders of these mechanisms result in electrolyte imbalances that may be life-threatening clinical conditions. Understanding the basics of these complex concepts is vital to your success in caring for complex patients.

      The perioperative period begins when the patients is informed of the need of surgery, includes the surgical procedure and recovery, continues with discharge, and ends when the patient achieves his or her optimal level of postsurgical function. The perioperative nursing provides essential knowledge of pre-, intra-, and post-operative practices through the continuum of care for surgical patients. The nurse helps to plan, implement, and evaluate treatment of the surgical patient and may work closely with the patient, family members, and other health care professionals.

      In this course guide, I will share the course learning outcomes, the overview of the plan of the course and the assessments. I will also share the expectations of being a student in this course. It is our intent to make this learning experience both convenient and fun while achieving the intended outcomes.

◄Topic 3 : Pre-operative Management and Nursing Care Using The Nursing ProcessTopic 5 : Post-Operative Management and Nursing Care Using The Nursing Process [Part 1]►

Topic 4 : Intra- Operative Management and Nursing Care Using The Nursing Process

  • Topic 4 : Intra- Operative Management and Nursing Care Using The Nursing Process

    INTRODUCTION

    The intraoperative phase is the time period from when the patient is on the operating table to when the operation has finished and the wound is closed (if relevant). We consider any activity taking place after induction of anaesthesia to be in this phase because this starts in the operating theatre itself.

    LEARNING OUTCOME

    At the end of the lecture, the students will be able to:

    • Explain the physical environment of the operating room
    • Explain the surgical team

    • LEARNING RESOURCES

    • KNOWLEDGE CHECK ACTIVITIES

    • Topic 4 Discussion Forum
      Students, please answer the questions posted in this forum. 

    • CONCLUSION

      • Differentiate the purposes of the various areas of the perioperative/surgery department and the proper attire for each area.
      • Differentiate the roles and responsibilities of the interdisciplinary surgical team members.
      • Prioritize needs of patients undergoing surgery.
      • Analyse the role of the perioperative nurse in the management of the patient undergoing surgery.
      • Apply basic principles of aseptic technique used in the operating room.
      • Evaluate the importance of safety in the operating room relative to patients, equipment, and anesthesia.

    • REFERENCES

      Sara, L., Justine, H. & Hayley, G. (2020). The Royal Marsden Manual of Clinical Nursing Procedures (10th ed). United States: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

      Sutherland-Fraser. S., Menna, D., Brigid, M. G. & Benjamin, L. (2020). Perioperative Nursing : An Introduction (3rd ed). Australia: Elsevier

      LeMone, P. & Burke, K.M. (2019). LeMone and Burke's Medical-Surgical Nursing : Clinical Reasoning in Patient Care. (7th ed.). USA: Pearson

      Baranoski, S. (2020). Wound Care Essentials :Practice Principles (5th ed). USA: Wolters Kluwer Health

      Hinkle, J. L. & Cheever, K. H. (2018). Brunner & Suddarth’s Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing (14th ed.).Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer Health.

◄Topic 3 : Pre-operative Management and Nursing Care Using The Nursing ProcessTopic 5 : Post-Operative Management and Nursing Care Using The Nursing Process [Part 1]►