Preparing for Session 2
| Global: | UNE myLearn |
| Site: | Rotation 1 2020 Simulated surgical experience |
| Book: | Preparing for Session 2 |
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| Date: | Saturday, 7 February 2026, 10:55 PM |
Specific learning objectives
Students should:
- Demonstrate the basic principles of assessment of an acutely unwell patient
- Demonstrate the basic principles of assessment and management of SIRS
- Be able to identify important complications of acute pancreatitis.
Skills mastered
Students should:
- Demonstrate the skills of examining an acutely unwell patient
- Demonstrate effective communication with an acutely unwell patient
- Demonstrate effective communication with a surgical registrar in regard to a patient who is acutely unwell.
Guiding questions
To guide your preparation for this session, please ensure you have considered the following questions:
- What is SIRS?
- How do you assess an acutely unwell patient?
- What are the important complications of pancreatitis?