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SURG 502: Neurosurgical Principles & Cardiothoracic Surgery Foundations (500 Level)
Principles and operative fundamentals of neurotrauma, intracranial hemorrhages, spinal cord injury, hydrocephalus, cardiopulmonary bypass, and thoracic surgery.
Course Overview
Principles and operative fundamentals of neurotrauma, intracranial hemorrhages, spinal cord injury, hydrocephalus, cardiopulmonary bypass, and thoracic surgery. Curriculum Structure & Core Modules: • 1. Neurotrauma I: Head Injury Biomechanics, Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) & Primary...
What You'll Learn
- Monitor neurological deterioration using the Glasgow Coma Scale and identify surgical intracranial hematomas.
- Formulate emergency resuscitation and surgical evacuation pathways for extradural and acute subdural hematomas.
- Manage acute cervical spine trauma using rigid cervical collars, log-roll maneuvers, and radiologic clearing.
- Describe the pathophysiological principles of cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) and myocardial protection.
- Detail surgical approaches for closed tube thoracostomy, open thoracotomy, and management of retained hemothorax.
Requirements
- SURG 401, SURG 402 credits
Degree Programme Curriculum Context
This course is a curriculum unit of the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degree framework in Nigeria.
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Course Curriculum
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8 Chapters
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1. Neurotrauma I: Head Injury Biomechanics, Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) & Primary vs Secondary Brain Injury: Structural Principles & Pathophysiological Derangements
SURG 502 • 500L • Surgery • Chapter 1 • Lecture 1 Neurotrauma I: Head Injury Biomechanics, Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) & Primary vs Secondary Brain Injury: Structural Principles, Functional Architecture & Pathophysiological Derangements Curriculum Reference: SURG 502: Neurosurgical Principles & Cardiothoracic Surgery Foundations (500 Level) • Trauma, Emergency Surgery...
2. Neurotrauma I: Head Injury Biomechanics, Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) & Primary vs Secondary Brain Injury: Clinical Semiology, Differential Diagnosis & Evidence-Based Management
SURG 502 • 500L • Surgery • Chapter 1 • Lecture 2 Neurotrauma I: Head Injury Biomechanics, Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) & Primary vs Secondary Brain Injury: Clinical Semiology, Differential Diagnosis & Evidence-Based Bedside Management Curriculum Reference: SURG 502: Neurosurgical Principles & Cardiothoracic Surgery Foundations (500 Level) • MDCN Professional MBBS Exam...
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3. Neurotrauma I: Head Injury Biomechanics, Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) & Primary vs Secondary Brain Injury: Formative Clinical Case Assessment
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8 Chapters
16 Lectures
1 week
Skill Level advanced
Taught in English
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