Learning objectives
The aim of the course is to provide students with the basic elements of obstetric-gynecological physiology and pathology, useful in clinical nursing practice and in differential diagnosis with diseases that are not of obstetric-gynecological interest
Prerequisites
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Course unit content
The aim of the course is to provide basic elements of obstetrics and gynecology with particular reference to medical-surgical emergencies. <br />
the topics covered in the course are : <br />
GYNECOLOGY <br />
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the menstrual cycle : physiology and pathology <br />
menopause <br />
uterine fibroids <br />
genital prolapse and urinary incontinence <br />
genital tumours : endometrium, ovaries, vulva <br />
endometriosis <br />
contraception <br />
OBSTETRICS <br />
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elements of nidation, fecundation and placentation <br />
hemorrhagic diseases of the I trimester (miscarriage, extrauterine pregnancy and vescicular mole) <br />
hemorrhagic diseases of the III trimester (placenta previa and placental abruption) <br />
hypertension during pregnancy <br />
maternal diseases during pregnancy: diabetes, hypo-hyperthyroidism <br />
pre-term childbirth <br />
twin pregnancy <br />
basic elements of obstetric scanning <br />
Full programme
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Bibliography
Students are provided with material projected in the form of slides
Teaching methods
Teaching is based on the projection in Power Point of simple descriptive diagrams, numerous photos, images and film clips. <br />
final assessment is made by means of a multiple choice test on the topics covered
Assessment methods and criteria
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Other information
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