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SURG: Peri-operative Assessment
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Learning Objectives
Blueprint ID Learning Objectives
1142 List the conditions necessary for discharge of a patient to home or to the floor following a general or spinal anesthetic.
1143 Outline the pharmacological action, benefits, risks, and side effects of various pain control agents. (a) Compare and contrast parenteral vs. enteral agents, and describe the role of epidural and nerve blocks in pain management.
1144 Describe the expected outcome of an uncomplicated surgical procedure. Discuss a normal post-operative course for various common operations. Consider the following: (a) time to recover, order of recovery of digestive function (stomach, small bowel, colon, etc.) (b) characteristics of a healing surgical wound (c) impact of various incisions on recovery (d) functional abilities and disabilities, acutely and chronically (e) nutritional and fluid needs and options for replacement (f) prevention strategies for potential complications (g) patient support systems and options for post-hospital care
1145 Demonstrate the ability to compose post-operative orders and post-operative notes.
1146 Obtain a focused history and physical examination that addresses post-operative care.
1147 After exposure to a variety of bedside procedures, relate the indications, contraindications, and complications of various techniques. (a) Demonstrate sterile technique. (b) Assess a post-operative wound and change a surgical dressing. (c) Perform simple suturing; remove sutures and staples. (d) Insert a peripheral IV and obtain a venous blood sample. (e) Place a NG drain. (f) Place a Foley catheter in males/females. (g) Remove a drain.
1148 Perform basic record keeping on a surgical service. Consider common surgical procedures, such as a laparoscopic cholecystectomy, colon resection, AAA resection, and include the following: (a) pre- and post-operative orders (b) operative note (c) daily progress note (d) discharge instructions
1149 Calculate the nutritional needs, and describe preferred routes of administration of nutritional therapy for patients with various surgical problems.
1150 Explain what is meant by the term prophylaxis, and discuss its rationale in preventing infectious and pulmonary complications.
1151 Discuss alternatives, including their appropriate uses and risks, for prophylaxis of DVT and PE.
1152 Outline the indications for antibiotic prophylaxis; include commonly used agents, timing, and duration of prophylaxis. Consider alternatives in patients with known drug allergies.
1153 Explain the rationale for bowel preps in patients undergoing various abdominal surgeries.
1154 Describe modification in diet, chronic medications, behaviour (smoking, alcohol) that might be indicated in patients undergoing major surgery.

Linked Course Goal(s) to Session
Blueprint ID Course Goals
11632 EPA 1 (AFMC): Obtain a history and perform a physical examination adapted to the patient''s clinical situation.
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me-1 me-2 cm-1 cm-2 ld-3 ha-1 sc-1 sc-2 pr-1
11633 EPA 2 (AFMC): Formulate and justify a prioritized differential diagnosis.
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To This Course Goal:
me-4 me-6 cm-1 cm-2 cm-3 co-3 ld-3 ha-1 ha-2 sc-2 pr-1
11634 EPA 3 (AFMC): Formulate an initial plan of investigation based on the diagnostic hypotheses.
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To This Course Goal:
me-4 me-5 me-6 cm-1 cm-2 cm-3 cm-4 cm-5 ld-2 ld-3 ha-1 ha-2 sc-1 sc-2 pr-1
11635 EPA 4 (AFMC): Interpret and communicate results of common diagnostic and screening tests.
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To This Course Goal:
me-4 me-5 me-6 cm-1 cm-3 cm-5 co-1 co-3 ld-3 ha-1 ha-2 sc-1 sc-2 sc-3 pr-1
11636 EPA 5 (AFMC): Formulate, communicate and implement management plans.
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me-4 me-5 me-6 cm-1 cm-2 cm-3 cm-4 cm-5 co-1 co-2 co-3 ld-2 ld-3 ha-1 ha-2 sc-1 sc-2 sc-3 pr-1
11637 EPA 6 (AFMC): Present oral and written reports that document a clinical encounter.
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me-4 me-5 me-6 cm-1 cm-3 cm-5 co-1 co-3 ld-2 ld-3 ha-1 ha-2 ha-3 sc-1 sc-2 sc-3 pr-1
11638 EPA 7 (AFMC): Provide and receive the handover in transitions of care.
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me-4 me-5 me-6 cm-1 cm-2 cm-3 cm-4 cm-5 co-1 co-2 co-3 ld-2 ld-3 ha-1 ha-2 ha-3 sc-1 sc-2 pr-1
11639 EPA 8 (AFMC): Recognize a patient requiring urgent or emergent care, provide initial management and seek help.
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me-1 me-2 me-3 me-4 me-5 me-6 cm-1 cm-2 cm-3 cm-4 cm-5 co-1 co-2 co-3 ld-1 ld-2 ld-3 ha-1 sc-1 sc-2 sc-3 pr-1
11640 EPA 9 (AFMC): Communicate in difficult situations.
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me-4 me-5 me-6 cm-1 cm-2 cm-3 cm-4 cm-5 co-1 co-2 co-3 co-4 ld-1 ld-2 ld-3 ha-1 ha-2 ha-3 sc-1 sc-2 sc-3 pr-1
11641 EPA 10 (AFMC): Contribute to a culture of safety and improvement.
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me-4 me-5 me-6 cm-5 cm-6 co-1 co-2 co-3 co-4 ld-1 ld-2 ld-3 ha-1 ha-2 ha-3 sc-1 sc-2 sc-3 pr-1
11642 EPA 11 (AFMC): Perform general procedures of a physician.
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me-4 me-5 me-6 cm-1 cm-2 cm-3 cm-4 co-1 co-2 co-3 ld-2 ld-3 ha-1 ha-2 sc-1 sc-2 sc-3 pr-1
11643 EPA 12 (AFMC): Educate patients on disease management, health promotion and preventative medicine.
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me-4 me-5 me-6 cm-1 cm-2 cm-3 cm-4 co-1 co-2 co-3 co-4 ld-1 ld-2 ld-3 ha-1 ha-2 ha-3 sc-1 sc-2 sc-3 pr-1
11644 EPA 13 (MUN): Collaborate as a member of an interprofessional team.
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To This Course Goal:
me-6 cm-1 cm-2 cm-3 cm-4 cm-5 co-1 co-2 co-3 co-4 ld-1 ld-2 ld-3 ha-1 ha-2 pr-1
Linked Program Competencies To Course Goal(s)
me-1 Medical Expert
Perform a complete and accurate patient-centred history appropriate to the patient’s presentation.
me-2 Medical Expert
Perform a complete and accurate physical examination appropriate to the patient’s presentation.
cm-1 Communicator
Develop and maintain appropriate ethical and therapeutic relationships, rapport and trust with patients and their families.
cm-2 Communicator
Collect and synthesize accurate and relevant information, incorporating perspectives from patients and their families, colleagues and other health care professionals.
ld-3 Leader
Describe the roles and responsibilities of physicians and governing bodies in the development and support of the health care system.
ha-1 Health Advocate
Identify the important determinants of health, risk factors for illness, interaction between the population and their physical, biological and social environment, and personal attributes.
sc-1 Scholar
Develop a plan for personal continued education.
sc-2 Scholar
Apply the principles of research, critical appraisal and evidence-based medicine to learning and practice.
pr-1 Professional
Demonstrate accountability to patients by applying best practices and adhering to high ethical standards.
me-4 Medical Expert
Develop a differential diagnosis and key clinical problem list following assessment of a patient.
me-6 Medical Expert
Apply knowledge of the clinical, socio-behavioural, and fundamental biomedical sciences relevant to a clinical problem.
cm-3 Communicator
Discuss relevant health care information and management plans with patients and their families.
co-3 Collaborator
Demonstrate respect for health care team members without bias (e.g., bias related to gender, ethnicity, cultural background or health care role).
ha-2 Health Advocate
Identify public policies and trends that affect health locally, nationally, and globally, and barriers to access for populations, including persons with disabilities, the underserved and the marginalized.
me-5 Medical Expert
Develop a management plan for key clinical problems following assessment of a patient.
cm-4 Communicator
Develop a shared plan of care with patients, their families, and other health care professionals.
cm-5 Communicator
Demonstrate effective oral and written communication of information associated with a medical encounter.
ld-2 Leader
Apply evidence and management processes to effectively allocate health care resources.
co-1 Collaborator
Demonstrate effective collaboration skills within the health care system.
sc-3 Scholar
Demonstrate facilitation of learning for health care professionals, patients and society as part of the professional responsibility.
co-2 Collaborator
Demonstrate effective consultation with other health care professionals to provide care for individuals, communities, and populations.
ha-3 Health Advocate
Assess and respond to issues in the Canadian health care system and advocate for patients at all levels.
me-3 Medical Expert
Formulate an initial plan of appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures relevant to the patient’s presentation.
ld-1 Leader
Identify strategies to effectively manage practice and career.
co-4 Collaborator
Demonstrate effective strategies to promote understanding, manage differences and resolve conflicts through negotiation and collaboration.
cm-6 Communicator
Discuss effective strategies for communicating with third parties other than health care professionals.

Linked MCC Medical Expert Objectives
(042-1) ANEMIA
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(013) CARDIAC ARREST
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(015-1) BLEEDING, BRUISING
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(109-1) ABDOMINAL INJURIES
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(058-2) DELIRIUM
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(045) ACID-BASE ABNORMALITIES
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(099-1) HYPERNATREMIA
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(107-1) FEVER AND HYPERTHERMIA
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(079-2) HYPOKALEMIA
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(099-2) HYPONATREMIA
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(009-2) HYPOTENSION, SHOCK
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(103) SUBSTANCE-RELATED OR ADDICTIVE
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