Neurosurgeon — Patient Management & Care
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[Description] Learn the basic anatomy of the nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves. Understand the function of different brain lobes and the basic pathways of nerve impulses. Focus on the initial components of a neurological examination, including mental status assessment, cranial nerve examination, and basic motor and sensory testing. - **Resources:** - **Activities:** - **Expected Outcomes:**
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[Description] Explore common neurological symptoms, such as headache, dizziness, weakness, sensory changes, and seizures. Learn how to take a comprehensive patient history, focusing on neurological complaints. This includes understanding the importance of the onset, duration, and characteristics of symptoms. Learn how to differentiate between common neurological conditions based on presenting symptoms. - **Resources:** - **Activities:** - **Expected Outcomes:**
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[Description] Learn about the primary imaging techniques used in neurosurgery, including Computed Tomography (CT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), and angiograms. Understand the basic principles behind each technique and the types of neurological conditions each is useful for diagnosing. Learn to identify basic anatomical structures on brain CT and MRI scans. - **Resources:** - **Activities:** - **Expected Outcomes:**
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[Description] Focus on the management of patients with head injuries. Learn the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) and its importance. Understand the principles of initial assessment, including airway, breathing, and circulation (ABCs). Learn how to evaluate patients with suspected head trauma, including the assessment of neurological deficits. - **Resources:** - **Activities:** - **Expected Outcomes:**
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[Description] Introduce the basics of spinal cord injuries. Learn about the causes, mechanisms, and levels of spinal cord injury. Focus on the initial assessment, stabilization, and the initial management of spinal cord injury patients. - **Resources:** - **Activities:** - **Expected Outcomes:**
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[Description] Focus on the crucial elements of patient communication and obtaining informed consent. Learn how to communicate effectively with patients and their families about complex medical information, including diagnosis, treatment options, risks, and benefits. Explore the ethical considerations of informed consent. - **Resources:** - **Activities:** - **Expected Outcomes:**
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[Description] Review the key concepts learned over the past six days. Focus on summarizing the core information, reinforcing the fundamentals, and developing a plan for future learning. Discuss the resources available for continued study and self-assessment. Consider career aspects within neurosurgery. - **Resources:** - **Activities:** - **Expected Outcomes:**
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