Course Professor Chatziioanou Ioannis Professor of Otolaryngology | |
ioanchat@med.uth.gr | Objectives of the course (intended learning outcomes) |
Course code: ΜΑ03 | Upon completion of the training the student will be able to : – Critically analyse the basic principles of major trauma management – Describe the effects of major trauma on patients including the extremes of age Understand the principles of collaboration between different specialties in treatment |
Year of study: 1st | Content of the course |
Semester: 1st | – Craniocerebral injuries – spinal injuries – emergency (aneurysms, bleeding, infections) – Maxillofacial injuries – Trauma to the cervical region – larynx – oesophagus – Basic Airway Management – Tracheotomy – post-operative care, nursing care – Chest injuries – emergency/heavy chest cases – Abdominal injuries and acute cases – Shock – Treatment of Burns – Major Trauma to the musculoskeletal system (pelvis – limbs) – Injuries – severe urogenital injuries – Injuries/heavy incidents in pregnant women |
ECTS: 10 | |
Recommended literature | |
Students are given articles and reviews from the International Bibliography | |
Teaching and learning methods | |
Lectures, tutorials, practical training in the management of the tracheotomized patient, observation of elective tracheotomies. | |
Evaluation/grading methods | |
Written exams 80%, skills demonstration 20% | |
Teaching Language: Greek – English |