ORIENTATION TO MODULE

MODULE NAME: NURSING SCIENCE IV CRITICAL CARE NURSING MODULE CODE: NUR 403

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Facilitators: W Gondwe- Theory coordinator C. Mula-Clinical Coordinator E. Lengu

Number

of Hours:

180 18

Credits:

Will run for 10 weeks. Thursday 7.30am to 12.00Noon

TIME TABLE

HOW TO USE THIS MODULE

Read widely the content area under each unit utilizing books, journals, internet Consult widely on each topic including collaboration with colleagues Do all activities for each unit in the order in which they are presented Keep notes from readings, presentations, or activity work in a file as these can come in handy for revision for examination

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Participate actively in class and seminar presentations Knowledge from Year 1, 2, and 3 Modules is mandate to promote your understanding in the pathological processes of the critical illnesses and their management

ASSESSMENT METHODS

Examinations Practical Examinations Group Project

20%

60%
20%

ASSIGNMENT
From literature, colleagues, hospital visit and any other sources; Identify critical care areas at Kamuzu Central Hospital or any other hospital Analyze and identify the position of critical care in the whole health care system in Malawi Describe various types and levels of ICU and their differences

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Understand the concept homeostasis, factors influencing it and the impact of lack of Homeostasis Identify and describe fluid imbalance through hemodynamic monitoring Demonstrate the ability to restore and maintain fluid balances Differentiate between the various types of fluid therapy

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Identify and accounts for the various complications of fluid therapy including blood transfusion Analyze the legal and ethical implications of blood transfusion Analyze and interpret acid base imbalances Identify and prevents complications of acid base imbalances

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Observe how advanced technological is prepared for reception or connection of patient on admission, transfer to and from the ward, x ray, theatre etc Observe how parameters are set and managed on the technologies according to patients needs Identify complications associated with various technology

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Identifies readiness and non readiness for weaning from various technological devices eg mechanical ventilator Analyze the psychological, legal, ethical and financial implications of advanced technology/life support in ICU

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Identify Common drugs used in ICU Observe how documentation is done in ICU Common conditions admitted in ICU Identify routine care/management principles in ICU

THANK YOU WT GONDWE