Module #1 Introduction to Pediatric Surgery Overview of pediatric surgery and the importance of preoperative and postoperative care
Module #2 Preoperative Assessment Assessing pediatric patients before surgery, including medical history, physical examination, and laboratory tests
Module #3 Preoperative Fasting and Medication Management Guidelines for preoperative fasting and medication management in pediatric patients
Module #4 Preoperative Anxiety and Pain Management Strategies for managing anxiety and pain in pediatric patients before surgery
Module #5 Surgical Site Preparation Preparation of the surgical site in pediatric patients, including skin preparation and surgical antimicrobial prophylaxis
Module #6 Anesthesia for Pediatric Surgery Overview of anesthesia options for pediatric surgery, including general anesthesia, regional anesthesia, and sedation
Module #7 Preoperative Care for Specific Pediatric Surgeries Preoperative care considerations for common pediatric surgeries, such as tonsillectomy, adenoidectomy, and orthopedic procedures
Module #8 Postoperative Pain Management Strategies for managing pain in pediatric patients after surgery, including pharmacological and non-pharmacological approaches
Module #9 Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting Management Managing postoperative nausea and vomiting in pediatric patients, including medication options and non-pharmacological interventions
Module #10 Postoperative Fluid and Electrolyte Management Managaging fluid and electrolyte imbalance in pediatric patients after surgery
Module #11 Postoperative Respiratory Care Respiratory care in pediatric patients after surgery, including oxygen therapy and respiratory support
Module #12 Postoperative Wound Care Wound care in pediatric patients after surgery, including dressing changes and wound infection management
Module #13 Postoperative Feeding and Nutrition Feeding and nutrition in pediatric patients after surgery, including re-establishing oral feeding and parenteral nutrition
Module #14 Postoperative Care for Specific Pediatric Surgeries Postoperative care considerations for common pediatric surgeries, such as cardiac surgery, neurosurgery, and orthopedic procedures
Module #15 Common Postoperative Complications in Pediatrics Identifying and managing common postoperative complications in pediatric patients, such as respiratory distress, bleeding, and surgical site infections
Module #16 Discharge Planning and Home Care Discharge planning and home care for pediatric patients after surgery, including medication management and follow-up care
Module #17 Pediatric Pain Management in the Outpatient Setting Managing pain in pediatric patients in the outpatient setting, including pharmacological and non-pharmacological approaches
Module #18 Pediatric Wound Care in the Outpatient Setting Wound care in pediatric patients in the outpatient setting, including wound dressing changes and management of wound complications
Module #19 Pediatric Postoperative Care for Children with Special Needs Postoperative care considerations for pediatric patients with special needs, such as autism, developmental delays, and physical disabilities
Module #20 Pediatric Postoperative Care in Resource-Limited Settings Postoperative care considerations for pediatric patients in resource-limited settings, including low-income countries and rural areas
Module #21 Family-Centered Care in Pediatric Surgery The role of family-centered care in pediatric surgery, including communication, education, and emotional support
Module #22 Cultural Competence in Pediatric Surgery Providing culturally sensitive care in pediatric surgery, including awareness of cultural differences and effective communication strategies
Module #23 Quality Improvement in Pediatric Surgery Quality improvement initiatives in pediatric surgery, including reducing surgical site infections and improving pain management
Module #24 Medical Error Prevention in Pediatric Surgery Strategies for preventing medical errors in pediatric surgery, including medication safety and surgical checklist implementation
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Preoperative and Postoperative Care in Pediatrics career
