- Context of Care – Why do patients deteriorate?
- Assessing the acutely unwell patient: an ABCDE approach
- 4 body systems affected by deterioration:
RESPIRATORY: The breathless patient
CARDIAC: the hypotensive patient
RENAL: the Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) patient
NEUROLOGICAL: the patient with disordered consciousness
- Sepsis
- Fluid Imbalance
- Red Flag for Mental Health deterioration
- Diagnostic Overshadowing in Learning Disabilities
- Ethical Issues
- Patient Safety
- Workshops:
ECGs
ACID BASE BALANCE (Self-directed study)
- Clinical scenarios related to deterioration
- Organisation and Communication Issues (self-directed study via SWAY)
Learning and Teaching Summary
The teaching and learning methods that will be used to help you achieve the learning outcomes of the module are designed to facilitate a contextual exploration of your clinical experience, whilst linking theory and evidence.
1. Interpersonal learning - through group discussions and interactive lectures
2. Group learning – through group activities and patient scenarios
3. Self-directed and electronic learning - through retrieving, reading and reviewing literature and research (via Microsoft SWAY)
4. Cognitive learning – development of critical reflection, critical analysis and synthesis of information based on a range of knowledge and evidence
5. Module leader/student 1:1 consultations - as required. This includes assignment support from an Academic Integrity Officer (AIO) and Module team members.
6. Self directed and directed study and (optional) homework.