Opinto-opas

Osaamistavoitteet

Students
• can use systematic approaches and indicators to assess the clinical condition of a patient
• can implement evidence-based clinical treatments, investigations and nursing interventions in the care of surgical patients
• are able to prepare a patient for surgery
• know the principles of stoma treatment
• know the principles of surgical wound care and suture/agraffe removal
• know the principles of parenteral fluid and nutrition therapy and pharmacotherapy
• are aware of professional interaction and guidance of patients and their family members
• develop their oral and written Finnish language skills needed in care settings

Sisältö

• systematic monitoring of breathing, circulation, consciousness and pain in surgical patients (cABCDE, NEWS, CGS, VAS)
• preparing a patient for surgery
• sterile scrubs, setting up a sterile table and operating area
• surgical wound care, different drains and suture/agraffe removal
• peripheral vein cannulation
• different i.v. routes
• parenteral fluid and nutrition therapy and pharmacotherapy
• care and self-care management of patients with a stoma
• professional interaction and patient guidance