OBSTETRICS I
cod. 1008254

Learning objectives

This course is aimed at providing the student with the basic knowledge and comprehension of the covered topics and allowing a practical application of the acquired knowledge in the working practice

Prerequisites

Course unit content

Definition of the obstetric risk before labor
Physiology of fetal oxygenation in labor
Standard and computerized CTG.
Appropriateness of intrapartum electronic fetal monitoring
CTG parameters
International classifications of intrapartum CTG
Practical exercises

Full programme

Bibliography

La lettura fisiopatologica della cardiotocografia intrapartum
Ghi-Fieni-Politi
Edizioni Piccin (in press)

Slides and material provided by the teacher

Teaching methods

The present course is realized with frontal lessons in-presence. In particular, the teacher takes lessons in the classroom with the help of PC (Powerpoint slides); Each lesson is loaded in the Elly portal of the course, together with the slides. The teacher is available for further explanations in office or by distance via Teams after e-mail appointment, or via chat on Elly platform.

Assessment methods and criteria

The student’s knowledge, topics’ comprehension and her/his skill to apply them on the occupational contexts will be evaluated by questions on the topics related to the course content. Failed answer to one or more questions or proved insufficiency of the basic knowledge on the subject will preclude the successful completion of the exam. In case of completion of the exam, an evaluation that contributes to the final grade of the course will be defined and it will be based on the achievement of the objectives.

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