Principles of Surgical Infection
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| MEDS3093 | Medical Education Centre | 3 | 10 | Autumn UK |
- Code
- MEDS3093
- School
- Medical Education Centre
- Level
- 3
- Credits
- 10
- Semesters
- Autumn UK
Summary
The module includes the following topics:
- Basic surgical microbiology revision
- Operating theatre rituals and their scientific basis (if any)
- Surgical aspects of various surgeries, for example: vascular graft surgery, orthopaedic surgery, neurosurgery, and gastrointestinal surgery, with emphasis on infection prevention
- Scientific, pathological and microbiological aspects of the above. Identification and discussion of period of risk (different in each) and logistic/patient risk factors
- Prevention of surgical infection: identification of the problem and practical solutions. Relative contributions of hospital vs community pathogens, and of theatre vs ward sources.
- Treatment of surgical infection: therapeutic choices and their pharmacokinetic aspects
Target Students
Students registered on the A100 BMedSci, A10S BMedSci and A104 BSc Medical Sciences.There is a limited number of places on this module. Students are reminded that enrolments which are not agreed by the Offering School in advance may be cancelled without notice.
Classes
- Two 4-hour lectures each week for 2 weeks
This module is homebase-dependent and consists of the following: 16 hrs of direct teaching plus directed reading and self – directed learning.
Assessment
- 100% Coursework 1: Maximum 2000 words
Assessed by end of autumn semester
Educational Aims
The module is designed so that students can attain some of the outcomes specified by the GMC in Outcomes for Graduates (2018)in the areas of Professional values and behaviours; Professional skills; and Professional knowledge. These are detailed in the Module Learning Outcomes.During MEDS3045 students will be building on previous learning and acquiring knowledge, skills and attitudes required for assessment and management of patients undergoing surgical procedures, with a special reference to surgical infection.This will be within a two – day course of lectures and discussion sessions from clinicians and scientists, supplemented by directed reading.The main aim of this module is to create an understanding of the clinical, social and economic importance of surgical infection, of the rates, risks and causes, and of the various procedure – specific measures available to reduce these rates and risks. Assessment will be by coursework submission consisting of one essay. Candidates will be expected to show an appreciation of the various scientific, clinical and other factors involved in surgical infection and its reduction.It will be essential to demonstrate appropriate professional attitudes and behavior.Learning Outcomes
The student will be able to meet areas within the GMC outcomes as follows. The full wording is found in Outcomes for Graduates (2018) and in module study guides using the OfG paragraph numbers.
5b, 5f, 6a, 6b, 12, 13, 14d, 14h, 17, 22, 25e