Childhood Surgical Conditions

Common paediatric surgical conditions

What you'll learn
Understand the basics of Paediatric surgery.
Acquire basic knowledge and skills on how to perform functions such as securing venous access, intravenous fluid administration, use of antibiotics.
Understanding the principles of managing common paediatric surgical conditions.
Understand pre and post-operative care of paediatric patients.
Requirements
Must have a basic knowledge of health sciences
Internet enabled devices and a stable internet connection
Description
This course is about childhood conditions that could be corrected through surgical care. Surgical care both operative and non-operative methods of managing these conditions depending on the diagnosis. Management protocols or steps will start from assessment of the paediatric surgical patient through history taking, physical examination, conduct of relevant investigations and establishment of definitive diagnosis. Those who will require operative procedures to treat their conditions will further pass through pre-operative care/assessment to determine their fitness for the proposed surgical procedure and to prepare them adequately by ensuring that payment has been made for the proposed procedure, surgical materials and adjuncts provided as prescribed during initial assessment and planning for surgical intervention or care.At surgery in the operating theatre, the proposed surgical procedure would be carried out as planned. Further care will involve post-operative intervention which aims to address issues bordering on occurrence of unexpected events and complications. It also includes wound care, administration of fluids, analgesics and blood products as required. Follow up continues at the paediatric surgical outpatient clinic.Course Outline is as shown below1. Introduction to Paediatric Surgery2. Guidelines for Paediatric Surgery Operations3. Upper gastro-intestinal Disorders4. Lower gastro-intestinal disorders5. Paediatric Neurosurgery6. General conditions in peadiatric surgery.Best wishes as you go through the course.Dr. Nwokoro C. Collins.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction to Paediatric Surgery

Lecture 1 Introduction to Paediatric surgery

Lecture 2 Course Outline

Section 2: Guidelines for Paediatric Surgery Operations

Lecture 3 Guidelines for Paediatric Surgery

Section 3: Upper gastro-intestinal disorders

Lecture 4 Neonatal Intestinal obstruction

Lecture 5 Biliary Atresia

Lecture 6 Esophageal Atresia

Lecture 7 Pyloric Stenosis

Lecture 8 Intestinal Atresia

Medical students,Doctors,Nurses