Selected Speciality - Neurosurgery
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During the classes, the student gets acquainted with the theoretical and acquires basic practical skills in the field of the main problems of neurosurgery and neurotraumatology, such as:
• Craniocerebral, spinal and spinal cord injuries,
• Tumors of the central nervous system,
• Subarachnoid hemorrhage, surgical treatment of aneurysms and other arteriovenous malformations,
• Pain syndromes and other diseases of the spine treated in neurosurgery,
• Elements of pediatric neurosurgery, especially hydrocephalus,
• Unique methods in surgical treatment in neurosurgery.
During the classes, the student acquires the ability to: subjective and objective examination of a patient with a direct threat to life, including in particular a patient with impaired consciousness and intracranial compartment.
The student will plan and interpret additional tests, including specialist imaging diagnostics (mainly radiological), in order to determine the diagnosis and direction of treatment of degenerative diseases of the spine, vascular and neoplastic diseases of the brain, and in conditions after CNS injuries. The student will acquire the skills to perform basic procedures and medical treatments related to the subject of neurosurgery.
Total student workload
- Participation in exercises: 180 hours
- Preparation for exercises: 60 hours
- Consultations with an academic teacher: 5 hours
- Reading specialized literature: 50 hours
- Preparation for passing + passing: 4 + 1 = 5 hours
The total student workload is 300 hours, which corresponds to 12 ECTS credits.
Learning outcomes - knowledge
F.W1 – The student knows and understands the causes of diseases, their symptoms, the principles of diagnosis and treatment in relation to the most common CNS diseases requiring neurosurgical intervention;
F.W2 – Knows selected issues in neurosurgery, including neurotraumatology;
F.W3 – Knows the rules of qualification and performance of basic neurosurgical procedures and invasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures;
F.W4 – Knows the most common complications of the above-mentioned neurosurgical procedures;
F.W5 – Knows the principles of perioperative safety;
F.W6 – Knows analgesic and analgesic treatment and the principles of basic monitoring of the patient's condition in the pre- and postoperative period;
F.W7 – Knows the principles of implementing intensive care in neurosurgical patients;
F.W11 – Has knowledge of modern imaging tests, in particular knows:
• Radiological symptomatology of basic CNS diseases;
• Instrumental methods and imaging techniques used to perform treatment procedures in the field of neurosurgery;
• Indications, contraindications and preparation of patients for particular types of imaging tests and contraindications to the use of contrast agents;
F.W13 – Knows and understands the causes, symptoms, principles of diagnosis and treatment in relation to the most common diseases of the central nervous system in the field of:
• Cerebral edema and its consequences, with particular emphasis on emergencies;
• Other forms of cranial compartment with their consequences of craniocerebral trauma;
• CNS vascular defects;
• CNS tumors;
• Diseases of the spine and core;
F.W15 - Knows the principles of suspecting and recognizing brain death.
Learning outcomes - skills
F. U3 - Adheres to the principles of asepsis and antisepsis;
F. U4 - Can dress a simple wound, put on and change a sterile surgical dressing;
F. U7 - Evaluates the results of radiological examination in terms of the most common types of fractures, in particular within the bones of the skull and spine;
F. U9 - Can treat external bleeding;
F. U12 - Can monitor the postoperative period based on basic vital signs;
F. U20 - Assesses the condition of an unconscious patient and determines it in accordance with the applicable international point scales;
F. U21 - Recognizes the symptoms of increasing intracranial pressure.
Learning outcomes - social competencies
K1 - Respects medical confidentiality and patient's rights;
K2 - Can establish and maintain a deep and respectful contact with the patient;
K3 - He is guided by the good of the patient, putting them in the first place;
K4 - He is aware of his own limitations and has the ability to constantly improve his education.
Teaching methods
- Discussion during practical classes;
- Presentation of cases;
- Independent investigation of knowledge;
- Literature analysis.
Observation/demonstration teaching methods
- display
Expository teaching methods
- description
Exploratory teaching methods
- practical
- round table
- project work
Type of course
elective course
Prerequisites
Knowledge of the basics of neuroanatomy, physiology and the basics of diseases of the nervous system to the extent that allows for independent work, giving the opportunity to establish a dialogue while learning about the treatment of neurosurgical diseases.
Course coordinators
Assessment criteria
The condition for passing the classes is attendance at classes and passing the knowledge in the applicable scope.
Oral and practical exam (> 75%, scoring system 0-1)
Prolonged observation (>50%)
Bibliography
1. Mark S. Greenberg, Piotr Zieliński, Neurochirurgia, tom 1 i 2, PZWL 2023
2. Youmans and Winn Neurological Surgery, 7th Edition, Nowy York, 2016
Additional information
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