Anaesthesia Fundamentals | Anatomy | Hazards of Positioning and Pressure Areas

Speciality
Medical Doctors
Location
Online
Delivery
Online
Time / Duration
20 to 30 minutes
Subject matter expert
elearning for healthcare
Provider
eIntegrity

Hazards of Positioning and Pressure Areas
Session Overview
Description
The patient positioned for surgery is vulnerable to extraneous harm. Knowledge of the common injuries and understanding of the causes of harm enables the anaesthetist to minimize the risks.

Learning Objectives
By the end of this session you will be able to:

  • Define the problem and how it may impact on patients and their care
  • Identify how vulnerable structures may become injured
  • Describe the means to prevent injury
  • Produce a plan to care for the patient with a suspected injury
  • Explain the medico-legal issues involved with patient injury

Prerequisites
Before commencing this session you should:

  • Knowledge of anatomy, in particular in relation to peripheral nerves
  • An understanding of the concept and significance of iatrogenic harm
  • Understanding of the pathology of tissue injury

The human being is rarely at rest; we are always fidgeting and changing position, even whilst asleep. Rendered unconscious for any reason, these protective mechanisms are lost and the anaesthetist assumes responsibility for their patient.

In effect, this means taking on the role of the patient’s protective mechanisms and preventing injury through timely intervention where pressure or other adverse mechanical forces could cause harm.


PRM123
Type
Course
Delivery
Online
Title
Anaesthesia Fundamentals | Anatomy | Hazards of Positioning and Pressure Areas
Speciality
Medical Doctors
Interest Areas / Topics Covered
Anesthetics, Musculoskeletal medicine
Location
ONLINE
Provider Type
Education Provider
Time / Duration
20 to 30 minutes
Location
Online
Posted By
eIntegrity Healthcare e-Learning
Reference
e-LA Module 07a - Anatomy, 07a_05_05 Hazards of Positioning and Pressure Areas
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