There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added

On this module you will develop knowledge and skills when caring for the patient who is clinically deteriorating. You will explore the pathophysiology, management and monitoring of people in a variety of clinical scenarios, including, but not limited to:
Emergency reintubation, weaning and extubation.
Management of sepsis, acute conorary syndromes, stabilisation and transfer of the person who is clinically deteriorating. You will develop theoretical knowledge to undertake a comprehensive assessment of an acutely unwell patient. You will gain theoretical knowledge to care for a patient within various care settings and you will develop skills required to plan and initiate care and then for interim management of the acutely unwell individual.
The module will promote self-awareness, teamwork and human factors by a combination of tutorials, simulation, clinical observation and self-directed learning.
You will observe clinical practice in a variety of relevant clinical areas within NHS Lothian as part of this module and have the opportunity to participate in clinical skills sessions relating to assessment and transfer of the critically ill person; management of acute coronary syndrome, sepsis and major haemorrhage; and weaning, extubation and emergency reintubation.

Upon completion of this module you will be able to:
LO1: Relate pathophysiology to the signs and symptoms of a person who is clinically deteriorating due to common critical care presentations.
LO2: Critically appraise the research evidence and implement a plan of care for initial and interim management of the person who is critically ill.
LO3: Using evidence informed practice, justify interventions relating to stabilisation, monitoring and transfer of a critically ill person.
LO4: Critically reflect on professional, psychological or ethical issues that impact on caring for the person who is clinically deteriorating.