Curriculum Objective
Objective
Clerkship Objectives
Clerkship Objectives
Discuss the various causes of respiratory distress and respiratory insufficiency that may occur in the postoperative patient. For each complication, describe the etiology, clinical presentation, management, and methods of prevention:
atelectasis; pneumonia; aspiration; pulmonary edema; pulmonary embolism (including deep venous thrombosis); fat embolism.
Curriculum Block
Clerkship / Surgery Rotation
- Indicates most relevant
Activities
Large Group Session
Tags
Basic Sciences
Etiology
Prevention and control
CanMEDS Roles
Medical Expert
Curriculum Block
Clerkship
Surgery Rotation
Discipline
Surgery
General MCC Objectives
Management Skills
Level Of Competence
Knows - Clerkship
MCC Presentations
Dyspnea
Acid-Base Abnormalities
Prevention of Venous Thrombosis
McMaster Program Competencies
2.2 Apply biomedical scientific principles fundamental to health care for patients and populations.
1.4 Make informed decision about diagnostic and therapeutic interventions based on patient information and preferences, up-to-date scientific evidence, and clinical judgment
1.5 Develop and carry out patient management plans
1.9 Provide health care services to patients, families, and communities aimed at preventing health problems or maintaining health
MeSH
Respiratory Insufficiency [C08.618.846]
Postoperative Care [E04.604.500]
Postoperative Complications [C23.550.767]
Objective Type
Core
