PAIN THERAPY - INTERDISCIPLINARY CLINICAL TRAINING
cod. 1002666

Academic year 2012/13
5° year of course - Second semester
Professor
Academic discipline
Anestesiologia (MED/41)
Field
Emergenze medico-chirurgiche
Type of training activity
Characterising
7 hours
of face-to-face activities
1 credits
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course unit
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Integrated course unit module: EMERGENCY AND FIRST-AID MEDICINE

Learning objectives

- Knowledge of the physiological and pathological mechanisms for the development of pain, both acute and chronic
- Being able to plan a basic management of acute and chronic pain
- Knowledge of drugs and interventional procedures commonly used in the treatment of acute and chronic pain

Prerequisites

Pharmacology, Human Physiology

Course unit content

- Physiological and pathological mechanisms for the development of acute and chronic pain; most common painful syndromes; patient presentation in the primary care office/emergency department/ward.

- Most commonly used drugs for the treatment of pain; mechanisms of action; adverse effects; therapeutical strategies.

- Interventional procedures for the treatment of pain; when to refer patients; risks and benefits.

Full programme

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Bibliography

- Transcripts and presentations from the lecturer

Teaching methods

- Conventional and interactive lectures.

Assessment methods and criteria

- Part of an oral examination.

Other information

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