Module 2
Technical skills in critical care and emergencies
You will learn the technical skills and decision-making in the care of the acutely ill patient, necessary for the prehospital setting, emergencies, and the intensive care unit.
To access Module 2, the student must be taking, or have taken or validated Module 1.
Objectives and Competencies
Module 2 aims to develop technical skills and decision-making in the care of the acutely ill patient, with an approach to the patient in the prehospital setting, emergencies, and the intensive care unit. It is taught in the format of in-person technical skills workshops, integrated cases, and specific courses.
The essential competencies of this module are:
Skills in the assessment and stabilization of critical patients and in emergency situations.
Application of specific protocols and procedures in the approach to the critical patient in different contexts.
Use of specialized medical technologies and equipment in the care of the acutely ill patient.
Ability to make quick and effective decisions in high-pressure environments.
Ability to work in a coordinated and efficient team in emergency and intensive care situations.
Effective communication skills with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals.
Methodology and Teaching Resources
Module 2 is taught in the format of online preparatory activities, in-person practical skills workshops, integrated clinical cases, and specific courses, which run in parallel with the topics covered in Module 1. They are offered in morning and afternoon schedules, several days to choose from.
Online Preparatory Activities: Aimed at learning the use of different medical devices, as well as familiarizing yourself with algorithms, scales, and protocols.
Practical Workshops: In-person activities aimed at perfecting technical and non-technical skills in each of the thematic areas, as well as decision-making.
These sessions will be held according to the chosen venue (Barcelona or Madrid) at the Simulation Laboratory of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences of the UB or at the Skills Classroom of the UAM Faculty of Medicine.
Virtual Reality: Team resolution of clinical cases in a virtual environment with the SimX® platform. Different scenarios recreated with virtual reality related to the contents worked on will be worked on in in-person sessions. Direct feedback will be received from an expert instructor.
Applied Clinical Cases: Activity carried out in integrated teams of between 4 and 6 students, with the aim of solving clinical challenges that use the technical and non-technical skills previously worked on. The background of this activity is not only the mere resolution of the case, but also additional team discussion about the scientific evidence that supports it, the criteria used, contextual adaptation, and the professional reflective process. These cases are recorded to give adequate feedback to the students.
Life Support Courses: Theoretical-practical courses on the chain of survival (BLS+AED, ALS), accredited by the Catalan Resuscitation Council (European Resuscitation Council), the American Heart Association, and the National CPR Plan. These courses can be validated if they have been taken according to the latest guidelines, by providing the corresponding certificate.
Teaching content
List of workshops and clinical cases taught, with a duration of 4 hours each. Each workshop is composed of 3-4 scenarios that the student must complete:
Safety and Initial Assessment
Effective communication and digital tools
Principles of clinical ultrasound
Devices, techniques and care of the Airway
Advanced airway management in the critical patient
Assessment and treatment of the critical respiratory patient
Approach to the respiratory patient in different clinical contexts
Advanced hemodynamic monitoring
Approach to the critical cardiac patient
Advanced support devices in the critical cardiac patient
Intoxications and digestive and nutritional support
Ultrasound-guided insertion techniques
Approach to septic shock
Management of the patient with renal failure. Renal Support Therapies
Special considerations in the neurocritical patient
Assessment and management of the neurocritical patient in different clinical contexts
Ultrasound, extended-FAST Protocol
Skills in mobilization and movement restriction
Initial approach to pain and fractures in the trauma patient.
Emergency Coordination CECOS
Management of the severe trauma patient
Management of a Mass Casualty Incident
Immersive clinical simulation through Virtual Reality
The Obstetrics and Pediatrics workshops are taught in Module 5.
Life Support Course:
Basic Life Support + AED
Advanced Life Support
Follow-up, assistance, and passing criteria
Below are the participation and evaluation requirements for this module:
Online Preparatory Activities: The directed work activities classified as mandatory must be completed before attending the in-person practical workshop.
Workshop Attendance: You must attend 80% of the in-person workshops scheduled throughout the academic year, in each semester.
Applied Clinical Cases: The resolution of some semestral clinical cases must be submitted.
Practical Foundations Exam: An ACOE-type test must be passed each semester. If not passed, there is the possibility of reassessment at the end of the course.
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