1. Analyse & communicate changes in the patient’s condition during clinical emergencies
Analysis
Communication

2. Critically appraise and apply current research evidence to the treatment of clinical emergencies Learning
Analysis
Application
Problem Solving

3. Critically reflect on the impact of human factors training in enhancing spatial and situational awareness during clinical emergencies.
Learning
Reflection
Communication

This module focuses specifically on the care and treatment of a range of clinical emergencies. You will explore the causes of clinical emergency, analyse and apply the evidence-based treatment protocols. Although this module does not have a practice-based element of assessment, you will spend time in clinical placement areas (organised by the University) to experience how the concepts covered in this module relate directly to your professional practice. Key concepts covered:

• Responding to clinical emergencies in the operating department
o Cardiorespiratory arrest
o Anaphylaxis
o Inhalation of gastric content
o Hypovolaemia
o Shock/Sepsis
o Malignant Hyperthermia
o Local anaesthetic toxicity
o Difficult/failed intubation
o Legal and ethical principles guiding care and treatment
• Care of ITU patients
• Care of patients with head injuries
• Emergency anaesthesia
• Pharmacology
• Human Factors:
o Team dynamics & hierarchy
o Improving team communication
o Assertiveness

45-minute viva voce examination (100%) which meets Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3
Students examined on 2 from 8 clinical emergencies selected at random on day of assessment.

Additional Assessment Details (include formative feedback / assessment):
Case-based learning activities
Simulation

Due to the professional nature of this programme no internal compensation will be allowed for this module.

Lecture 20 hours
Simulation 16 hours
Case-based learning 12 hours
Group Assessment Tutorials 1 hour
Individual Assessment Tutorial 1 hour

Specify the number of Guided Independent Study Hours attributed to each type of activity (eg reading / assessment preparation). Total hours should equate to Guided Independent Study Hours identified on page 1 of this form.

Reading 150 hours
Preparation for Assessments 50 hours
Work supporting case-based learning 50 hours

Association of Anaesthetists of Great Britain and Ireland guidelines (Anaphylaxis, Major Haemorrhage, Local anaesthetic toxicity, Malignant Hyperthermia) [Online] Available from: https://www.aagbi.org/publications/publications-guidelines/A/F
Difficult Airway Society [Online] Available from: https://www.das.uk.com
Resuscitation Council Guidelines (Adult basic and advanced life support & anaphylaxis) [Online] Available from: https://www.resus.org.uk/resuscitation-guidelines/

Library resources
Access to Blackboard/Microsoft Teams
Access to simulation suite with SimMan 3G
Consumables to support simulated learning activities
Access to Safe Medicate on-line drug calculations package

Students must have met the requirements for progression through levels 4 and 5 of the BSc(Hons) Operating Department Practice