Browse Hierarchy WHR7794: Medicine for Perioperative Practice

This module will cover the specific physiological impacts of the variety of chronic long-term medical conditions that affect patients undergoing major surgery. These impacts will be considered pre-, intra- and post operatively. The pharmacotherapeutic profiles of such patients will be covered (including the importance of compliance), and the importance of managing this over the peri-operative period. Lastly the impact of these diseases on physical function and the implications for post-operative recovery will be covered. This module will additionally cover the peri-operative care of obstetric and paediatric patients, and those undergoing emergency surgery (including trauma).