Course: General Surgery and Nursing Care

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Course title General Surgery and Nursing Care
Course code UZV/O4CH
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Tutorial
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 2
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Hůsková Jitka, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Pelikán Anton, prof. MUDr. DrSc.
  • Kudlová Pavla, PhDr. Bc. Ph.D., MBA
Course content
Lectures - Metaparadigm of the field, terminology in surgery, development of specialized fields, conservative and radical treatment. Basic and special examination methods in surgery - 2 hours. - Conditions requiring surgical intervention. Categories of surgical procedures. Urgency of surgical interventions and risks - 2 hours. - Long-term and immediate preoperative care, preoperative examination - general and specific. Anesthesia and resuscitation in surgery - 2 hours. - Surgery. Preparation of the surgical and anesthesiology team, surgical methods. Documentation in surgery. Postoperative complications - 2 hours. - Nutritional and internal environment disorders in surgery - 1 hour. - Infections in surgery - selected types of surgical infections. Wound science - injuries (traumatology plan) antisepsis, asepsis - prevention of nosocomial infections - 2 hours. - Shock, treatment and prevention, first aid in surgery - 1 hour. - Head, spine, and limb surgery. Traumatology - 1 hour. - Neck and chest surgery. Traumatology - 1 hour. Seminar - Structure of the surgical department. Specifics of the work of a general nurse in the surgical department (outpatient section, inpatient section, operating section) (1 hour). - Asepsis, antisepsis, surgical infections. Hand hygiene, handling of laundry, waste disposal, disinfection and sterilization in surgery (1 hour). - Assessment tools and examination methods used by nurses in surgery, participation of nurses in preparation for examinations, follow-up after examinations, client education (2 hours). - Surgery. Preoperative and postoperative care, postoperative complications. Nursing interventions in the operating room. Hygiene and anti-epidemic requirements and regime measures to ensure the operation of the operating room (patient and staff in the operating room) (2 hours). - Nursing process for patients with selected diseases indicated for surgery (1 hour). Exercises - Asepsis, antisepsis, surgical infections. Hand hygiene, handling of laundry, waste disposal, disinfection, and sterilization in surgery (2 hours). - Basic surgical procedures (surgical incisions, sutures, drainage systems). Preparation of the dressing trolley. Aseptic dressing of surgical wounds. Preparation of a sterile table. Shortening of drains, removal of drains, removal of stitches/clamps, wound swabs, assistance with aseptic procedures (2 hours). - Nursing process for P/K in the surgical outpatient clinic, minor surgical procedures, nurse competencies, specifics of nursing care for children (2 hours). - Examination methods in surgery, nurse participation in preparation for examinations, follow-up after examinations, client education (1 hour). - Surgery. Types of surgery, indications and contraindications, hygienic and anti-epidemic requirements and regime measures to ensure the operation of the operating room (patient and staff in the operating room). Preoperative and postoperative care, postoperative complications (2 hours). - Anesthesia and analgesia. Anesthesiological procedures, preoperative questionnaire and examination. Pain assessment. Administration of opiates. Postoperative pain therapy (2 hours). - Surgical rehabilitation, surgical dietetics (1 hour). - Nursing process for patients with traumatic injuries to the head, spine, and limbs (1 hour). - Nursing process for clients with surgical diseases of the neck, chest, and thyroid gland (1 hour).

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecturing, Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming), Methods for working with texts (Textbook, book), Methods for written tasks (e.g. comprehensive exams, written tests), Training in motion and work skills, Practice exercises, Students working in pairs, Educational trip
  • Home preparation for classes - 55 hours per semester
  • Participation in classes - 35 hours per semester
learning outcomes
Knowledge
to use the knowledge acquired in preclinical subjects in surgery
to use the knowledge acquired in preclinical subjects in surgery
characterize basic operations in surgery
characterize basic operations in surgery
identify the needs of the client and nursing intervention in connection with the perioperative care of the client indicated for surgery
identify the needs of the client and nursing intervention in connection with the perioperative care of the client indicated for surgery
describe and explain in your own words the nursing process and nursing care for a specific P/C,
describe and explain in your own words the nursing process and nursing care for a specific P/C,
list and describe in your own words possible complications of surgical procedures and possible preventive measures preventing the development of complications
list and describe in your own words possible complications of surgical procedures and possible preventive measures preventing the development of complications
Skills
recognize and adequately respond to symptoms of postoperative complications
recognize and adequately respond to symptoms of postoperative complications
apply the basics of care for a patient indicated for surgery
apply the basics of care for a patient indicated for surgery
assess the patient's problems before and after surgery and draw up an adequate nursing care plan for him
assess the patient's problems before and after surgery and draw up an adequate nursing care plan for him
implement a nursing plan for a specific patient
implement a nursing plan for a specific patient
educate P/K and people close to them
educate P/K and people close to them
teaching methods
Knowledge
Lecturing
Lecturing
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
Methods for working with texts (Textbook, book)
Methods for working with texts (Textbook, book)
Methods for written tasks (e.g. comprehensive exams, written tests)
Methods for written tasks (e.g. comprehensive exams, written tests)
Training in motion and work skills
Training in motion and work skills
Students working in pairs
Practice exercises
Practice exercises
Students working in pairs
Demonstration
Demonstration
Dealing with situational issues - learning in situations
Dealing with situational issues - learning in situations
assessment methods
Didactic test
Didactic test
Analysis of a presentation given by the student
Analysis of a presentation given by the student
Analysis of another type of paper written by the student (Casuistry, diary, plan ...)
Analysis of another type of paper written by the student (Casuistry, diary, plan ...)
Recommended literature
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  • FERKO, Alexander a kol. Chirurgie v kostce. 2., doplněné a přepracované vydání. Praha: Grada. 2015.
  • HERDMAN, T. H., KAMITSURU, S. (eds.). Ošetřovatelské diagnózy: definice a klasifikace 2018-2020. Prah: Grada, 2020.
  • HERDMAN, T.H. & KAMITSURU, S., překlad Pavla Kudlová. NANDA International, Inc. OŠETŘOVATELSKÉ DIAGNÓZY: Definice a klasifikace 2015-2017. Praha: Grada, 2015. ISBN 978-80-247-5412-3.
  • HOCH, F., LEFFLER, J. Speciální chirurgie. Praha : Maxdorf, 2003. ISBN 80-85912-06-6.
  • JANÍKOVÁ, E., ZELENÍKOVÁ, R. Ošetřovatelská péče v chirurgii. Praha: Grada, 2013. ISBN 978-80-247-4412-4.
  • JANÍKOVÁ, Eva a kol. Ošetřovatelská péče v chirurgii?: pro bakalářské a?magisterské studium. Praha: Grada. 2013.
  • KALA, Z., KYSELA, P. et al. Perioperační péče o pacienta v cévní chirurgii. Brno: Národní centrum ošetřovatelství a nelékařských zdravotnických oborů, 2011. ISBN 978-80-7013-536-5.
  • KALA, Z., PENKA, I. a kol. Perioperační péče o pacienta v obecné chirurgii. Brno: Národní centrum ošetřovatelství a nelékařských zdravotnických oborů, 2010. ISBN 978-80-7013-518-1.
  • KUDLOVÁ, P., I. HÁTALOVÁ a J. KEPRTOVÁ. Péče o jizvy po chirurgickém zákroku. 2017.
  • KUDLOVÁ, P., I. HÁTALOVÁ a M. HUBÁČKOVÁ. Péče o jizvy po porodu. 2017.
  • KUDLOVÁ, Pavla. Hojení ran. 2., upravené vydání. UTB Zlín. 2021.
  • KUDLOVÁ Pavla. Ošetřovatelská péče v diabetologii. Praha:Grada, 2015. ISBN 978-80-247-5367-6.
  • MOORHEAD, S., JOHNSON, M., MAAS, M. L., SWANSON, E. Nursing Outcomes Classification (NOC), 4th Edition. 5th Edition. Mosby, 2008. ISBN 978-0-323-05408-9.
  • Nicholls, Anthony, Wilson, Iain. Perioperační medicína. Galén, 2006. ISBN 80-7262-320-6.
  • SCOTT-CONNER, E. H. CAROL a David L. DAWSON. Operative anatomy second edition. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2003.
  • SCHNEIDEROVÁ, Michaela. Perioperační péče. Praha: Grada, 2014.
  • SCHUMPELICK, V. Chirurgie ? stručný atlas operací a výkonů. Praha: Grada, 2013.
  • Zachová, V. a kol. Stomie. Praha: Grada, 2010. ISBN 978-80-247-3256-5.
  • ZEMAN, M. et al. Chirurgická propedeutika. Praha: Grada, 2011. ISBN 978-80-247-3770-6.
  • Zeman, M., KRŠKA, M. Chirurgická propedeutika. Praha: Grada. 2023.


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