Target audience: Students of the School of Neurophysiopathology Techniques
Course Objectives
This course aims to provide students with essential knowledge and practical skills in the management of clinical emergencies, with a specific focus on critical events that may arise in hospital and diagnostic settings, particularly in the field of neurophysiopathology.
Through an integrated approach, students will learn to:
Recognize and respond to emergency situations.
Perform life-saving maneuvers according to BLSD (Basic Life Support and Defibrillation) protocols.
Safely use emergency devices such as the Ambu bag and automated external defibrillator (AED).
Understand the vital role of the anesthesiologist within the multidisciplinary team, especially in complex scenarios such as brain death diagnosis.
The course is designed not only to transmit theoretical knowledge but also to develop promptness, decision-making ability, and operational confidence—essential skills for neurophysiopathology technicians working in high-complexity clinical environments.
By the end of the course, students will acquire:
A foundational understanding of anesthesiology and resuscitation-related emergencies.
Theoretical and practical skills in managing cardiac arrest and performing basic first aid interventions.
Competence in recognizing critical conditions in neurophysiopathological settings and intervening appropriately.
Interactive lectures
Clinical case discussions
Hands-on training with manikins and simulators
Part 1 – Theoretical Component (Lectures in Plenary Session):
Pathophysiology of cardiac arrest and systemic consequences
Updated IRC and ERC guidelines for cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Shock states: classification, diagnosis, and initial management
Basic principles of anesthesiology
Fundamentals of intensive care medicine
The role of the anesthesiologist in the determination of brain death
Part 2 – Applied Theory and Practical Training (Small Group Sessions):
Theoretical review and integration of acquired knowledge
The "Chain of Survival": recognition of arrest and activation of emergency response
ABCD sequence: Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Defibrillation
Effective and coordinated chest compressions
Safe use of the Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
Manual ventilation using the Ambu bag
Airway obstruction techniques: Heimlich maneuver
Recovery position techniques
Removal of foreign bodies in conscious and unconscious patients
Realistic clinical scenario simulations
Lecture slides
Digital versions of IRC/ERC manuals
Ricevimento: By appointment only denise.battaglini@unige.it
To decide
The timetable for this course is available here: EasyAcademy