MEL 7827: Advanced Surgical Intensive Care LVHN 15-16

This is a clinical rotation that includes graded responsibility, as well as regular formal instruction in techniques of management of critical surgical illness. Students will be assigned primarily to the unit at LVHN-Cedar Crest with the possibility of occasional visits to other sites.

Objectives

1. Describe common surgical complications, preoperative preparation of the complex surgical patient, and practical application of hemodynamic monitoring.
2. Analyze the acute phase response patients undergo with respect to their disease processes and surgical procedures with an emphasis on fluid and electrolyte balance
3. Examine pulmonary artery catheterization, placement of central venous catheters, and modalities of parenteral and enteral nutrition.

Evaluation

Students will be evaluated based on their clinical performance.