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 | Anatomy | Brachial Plex...
- Posted By eIntegrity Healthcare e-Learning
- Posted Date: 2024-11-25
- Location:Online
- This session will describe the anatomy of the brachial plexus and how it is related to other structures within the neck and upper arm. It will also describe the anatomy of the major nerves formed by the brachial plexus, and the sensory dermatomes and musc
- Anaesthesia Fundamentals | Anatomy | Spinal Cord, ...
- Posted By eIntegrity Healthcare e-Learning
- Posted Date: 2024-11-25
- Location:Online
- This session covers the anatomy of the spinal cord, and focuses on the spinal nerves, and the nerve pathways ascending and descending, through its structure. It also covers the blood supply to the spinal cord.
- Anaesthesia Fundamentals | Anatomy | Macroscopic A...
- Posted By eIntegrity Healthcare e-Learning
- Posted Date: 2024-11-25
- Location:Online
- This session will cover the gross anatomy of the brain, cerebrospinal fluid production and circulation and the anatomy of the meninges.
- Anaesthesia Fundamentals | Anatomy | Blood Supply ...
- Posted By eIntegrity Healthcare e-Learning
- Posted Date: 2024-11-25
- Location:Online
- This session covers the major cerebral blood vessels including those making up the circle of Willis, the further distribution of blood to the brain, and subsequent venous drainage.
- Anaesthesia Fundamentals | Anatomy | Great Vessels...
- Posted By eIntegrity Healthcare e-Learning
- Posted Date: 2024-11-25
- Location:Online
- This session describes the four sets of great vessels originating or terminating in the heart, along with their major branches and tributaries in the thorax, abdomen and limbs.
