Post-anaesthetic Care Unit Nursing
This unit of study is designed for registered nurses who are currently working in the post-anaesthetic care setting and wish to consolidate and expand their existing knowledge and skills in this clinical specialty. A systematic approach to clinical assessment and management allows the student to explore all aspects of nursing care, including recognition and management of complications and side effects of anaesthesia and surgical interventions.
Term : APRIL, OCTOBER
Hours of Study: 150
Credit Points : 6
Theme 1: The PACU environment
Discuss the role of the postanaesthetic care unit (PACU) nurse in the delivery of holistic c
Theme 2:Immediate PACU care
Conceptualise systematic clinical assessment processes in the post anaesthesia phase of care
Theme 3: Pain and postoperative nausea and vomiting
Critically reflect on the advanced knowledge and skills required to provide a safe environment in the post anaesthesia phase of care
Theme 4: Intermediate PACU care
Evaluate the evidence-based nursing care required to meet the needs of the adult/child in the post anaesthesia phase of care
Theme 5: Stabilisation and transfer from PACU
- Anaesthesia Fundamentals | Physiology | Gene Trans...
- Posted By eIntegrity Healthcare e-Learning
- Posted Date: 2024-11-25
- Location:Online
- This session describes the structure of proteins and explains how genetic transcription and translation results in protein synthesis within cells.
- Anaesthesia Fundamentals | Anatomy | Surface Anato...
- Posted By eIntegrity Healthcare e-Learning
- Posted Date: 2024-11-25
- Location:Online
- This session will describe the surface anatomy of the vertebral column. This includes an investigation of the spinal regions and a section on how to identify the level of the various vertebrae.
- Anaesthesia Fundamentals | Anatomy | Landmarks for...
- Posted By eIntegrity Healthcare e-Learning
- Posted Date: 2024-11-25
- Location:Online
- The session outlines how the anatomical landmarks necessary to perform either cricothyrotomy or tracheostomy can be correctly identified. The differences between the two techniques are highlighted.
- Anaesthesia Fundamentals | Anatomy | Surface Anato...
- Posted By eIntegrity Healthcare e-Learning
- Posted Date: 2024-11-25
- Location:Online
- This session is designed to help you gain a better understanding of surface anatomy relevant to everyday anaesthetic procedures such as central venous access and brachial plexus blockade.
- Anaesthesia Fundamentals | Anatomy | Antecubital F...
- Posted By eIntegrity Healthcare e-Learning
- Posted Date: 2024-11-25
- Location:Online
- This session describes the surface anatomy, boundaries and superficial/deep structures in the antecubital fossa. It describes the variations in venous and arterial vasculature in the region and clinical importance to the anaesthetist of this fossa.
