84387 - Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care

Learning outcomes

Describe the indications, minor and major adverse effects,benefits and fields of application of general anesthesia and regional block. Discuss the pathogenesis of major conditions seen in critically ill patients and how they represent an alteration in structure and function of organ systems. Identify conditions that require intensive care, and outline the general approach to the management of critically ill patients. Describe the procedures performed during intensive care in order to support vital functions. Develop competence in the basic techniques of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and basic life support technique and defibrillation (BLSD). Summarize clinical criteria of brain death and basic principles of support for potential organ donors, taking into account Italian legislation. Present and critically analyze clinical cases.

Course contents

- pathogenesis of major conditions seen in critically ill patients and their management

- intensive care principles of treatment to support vital functions

- principles of BLS

Readings/Bibliography

Irwin and Rippe's Intensive care medicine

Teaching methods

lectures

Assessment methods

oral examination

Teaching tools

slides

Office hours

See the website of Tommaso Tonetti