Topics covered in the general surgery component include the principles of general surgery, disturbances of homeostasis, care of the surgical patient, vascular disease affecting the lower limb; complications of surgery including bleeding and infection; and wound healing. The anaesthesia component covers areas relevant to podiatry. The use by podiatrists of local anaesthetics, 'conscious sedation' techniques and sedative agents are covered in detail. Topics related to general anaesthesia and of relevance to podiatrists and podiatric surgeons working in a theatre environment are discussed. Topics covered include pre-operative assessment and preparation, drugs, equipment and monitoring used... -- Course Website
Prerequisites: completion of all Level 2 units in Doctor of Podiatric Medicine
