Preparing for Session 3

Specific learning objectives

Students should:

1. Demonstrate the basic principles of post-op assessment of patient and identification of early complications
2. Demonstrate the basic principles of post-op management of a mastectomy 
3. Demonstrate an understanding of the options for reconstructive breast surgery
4. Demonstrate the basic principles of management of post-op complications
5. Demonstrate the basic principles of postop adjuvant chemo / radio / endocrine management of breast cancer.

Skills mastered

Students should:

1. Demonstrate the skills of examining post-op surgical dressing / wound
2. Demonstrate effective communication with a post-op patient who has surgical complications.

Guiding questions

To guide your preparation for this session, please ensure you have considered the following questions:

1. How do you interpret the post-op histology report?
2. What are some post-operative complications specific to a mastectomy?
3. How would you assess and then manage a patient with post mastectomy complications?
4. What are adjuvant treatment options following a mastectomy for breast cancer?

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