Course outline
Course summary
Applied physiology and pathophysiology. Advanced respiratory assessment and management. Invasive haemodynamic monitoring and interpretation. Principles of non-invasive and invasive ventilation. Management of organ and system failure. Acquired brain injury: classification, diagnosis, Pathophysiology and Principles of management. Brain stem death, tissue and organ donation. Critical care pharmacology. Principles of medical imaging. Legal, ethical and professional issues. National policy initiatives and drivers, including NICE and Department of Health guidance.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Apply advanced knowledge of pathophysiological concepts to the management of the critically-ill patient
- Systematically evaluate the evidence base, clinical guidelines and healthcare policy which relate to the therapeutic interventions used for patients with critical care needs
- Critically analyse the effects of clinical decision making within a rapidly changing environment, taking into account ethical, legal and professional dimensions
- Demonstrate critical understanding of the factors involved in promoting a multi-disciplinary approach to patient management within critical care.
Indicative core bibliography
- Adam SK, Osborne S (2009) Oxford handbook of critical care nursing. Oxford University Press.
- Brown K & Bench S (2011) Critical care nursing. Wiley-Blackwell
- Nimmo G & Singer M (2011) ABC of intensive care. Wiley-Blackwell
- Woodrow P (2011) Intensive Care Nursing. 3rd Edition. Taylor & Francis
Modules
Programme Specification
Assessment, Feedback, and Teaching and Learning methods
Entry requirements
Entry Requirements
Evidence of prior successful study at underpinning level.
Selection criteria
Students must be working within a critical care unit and have at least 18 months experience in the speciality.
Prior to studying this module, students must have studied the core module, HLLG7001 Acute and Critical Care Foundations for Practice, or demonstrate achievement of the intended learning outcomes through APL.
To be eligible to study this module, students must demonstrate the ability to study at this level and commit to attempting the assessment.
When taken as part of a specific named award, the module content and assessment must be focussed towards the subject of that award. Students must participate in the formative components of the module in order to successfully pass the module.
