Nursing Orthopaedic Patients
A six week online tutored CPD course with Alison Young
Following completion of the tutored course, you now have unlimited lifetime access to the learning resources. These are provided for future reference only, and no further CPD hours may be claimed for reviewing the materials.
Week 1
The Orthopaedic Trauma Patient
- Presentation
- Triaging wounds
- Initial wound management
- Open fracture management
Learning objectives:
By the end of this week, delegates should be able to:
- Prepare equipment for initial stabilisation of the trauma patient
- Select dressings and materials for initial wound management
- Understand the grading system for open fractures and how this affects management of these cases
- Prepare all necessary items for treatment of open fractures
Week 2
Preparing the Patient for Surgery
- Clipping and preparing the patient
- Orthopaedic theatre nursing
- Theatre set up
- Instrumentation
- Scrub nurse role
- Cleaning and sterilising
Learning objectives:
By the end of this week, delegates should be able to:
- Create an appropriate surgery schedule
- Identify common orthopaedic surgical instruments and their use
- Prepare and confidently check the theatre set up for a range of procedures, including equipment
- Have a full understanding of orthopaedic equipment and how to care for it correctly
- Understand the benefits a scrub nurse provides to the surgeon, the patient and the surgical procedure
Week 3
Orthopaedic Procedures – So Many to Choose From!
- Surgery
- Arthroscopy
Learning objectives:
By the end of this week, delegates should be able to:
- Understand the options available for common orthopaedic conditions
- Create a case study for a patient they have been involved in the nursing care of
- Identify common surgical equipment, its use and how to prepare for surgery
Week 4
Fracture Repair - Internal Fixation
- Fracture classification
- Implants and consumables
- Surgical instruments and equipment
Learning objectives:
By the end of this week, delegates should be able to:
- Identify common surgical implants used in fracture repair
- Understand how the method of repair used will impact on the care required for the patient post-operatively
Week 5
Fracture Repair - External Fixation
- Implants and consumables
- Surgical instruments and equipment
Learning objectives:
By the end of this week, delegates should be able to:
- Identify common surgical implants used for external fracture repair
- Understand the instructions required by owners for the ongoing care and management of patients with external fixators
Week 6
Recovery and the Post-Operative Period
- Recovery from anaesthesia
- Immediate therapy
- Ongoing nursing care plans
- Surgical complications
Learning objectives:
By the end of this week, delegates should be able to:
- Create nursing care plans for post-operative surgical patients
- Develop the team role for nurses in the rehabilitation orthopaedic patients
- Understand the key responsibilities for client communication and post-operative care
- Identify common complications and how to ensure owners understand the potential consequences
Nursing Orthopaedic Patients
Course progress
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