Week 1: Anatomy of the Spine and Spinal Cord - LMS

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Module 1: Anatomy and Physiology (Weeks 1-4)

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Week 1: Anatomy of the Spine and Spinal Cord

Week 2: Physiology of the Central Nervous System

Week 3: Neurophysiology of Pain

Week 4: Anatomy of the Lumbar and Thoracic Regions

Module 2: Pharmacology (Weeks 5-8

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Week 5: Local Anesthetics: Types and Mechanisms of Action

Week 6: Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of Local Anesthetics

Week 7: Adjuvants in Spinal Anesthesia (e.g., opioids, alpha-2 agonists)

Week 8: Drug Interactions and Safety Considerations

Module 3: Techniques of Spinal Anesthesia (Weeks 9-16)

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Week 9: Preoperative Assessment and Patient Preparation

Week 10: Equipment and Supplies for Spinal Anesthesia

Week 11: Techniques of Needle Insertion and Drug Administration

Week 12: Spinal Anesthesia in Different Patient Positions

Week 13: Spinal Anesthesia for Cesarean Section

Week 14: Spinal Anesthesia for Orthopedic Surgery

Week 15: Spinal Anesthesia for Urologic and Gynecologic Surgery

Week 16: Spinal Anesthesia in Pediatric Patients

Module 4: Indications and Contraindications (Weeks 17-20)

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Week 17: Indications for Spinal Anesthesia

Week 18: Contraindications and Relative Contraindications

Week 19: Patient Selection and Risk Assessment

Week 20: Case Studies in Indications and Contraindications

Module 5: Complications and Management (Weeks 21-28)

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Week 21: Common Complications: Hypotension, Bradycardia

Week 22: Post-dural Puncture Headache (PDPH)

Week 23: Neurological Complications: Cauda Equina Syndrome, Arachnoiditis

Week 24: Infection Control and Prevention

Week 25: Management of Complications: Pharmacological Interventions

Week 26: Emergency Management in Spinal Anesthesia

Week 27: Case Studies in Complications

Week 28: Long-term Outcomes and Follow-up

Module 6: Advanced Techniques and Innovations (Weeks 29-32)

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Week 29: Combined Spinal-Epidural (CSE) Techniques

Week 30: Spinal Anesthesia with Ultrasound Guidance

Week 31: Innovations in Spinal Anesthesia Techniques

Week 32: Future Directions in Spinal Anesthesia

Module 7: Patient Safety and Quality Improvement (Weeks 33-36)

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Week 33: Patient Safety in Spinal Anesthesia

Week 34: Quality Improvement Initiatives

Week 35: Monitoring and Evaluating Patient Outcomes

Week 36: Ethical and Legal Considerations

Module 8: Research and Evidence-Based Practice (Weeks 37-40)

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Week 37: Research Methodology in Anesthesia

Week 38: Critical Appraisal of Anesthesia Literature

Week 39: Designing and Conducting Clinical Research in Spinal Anesthesia

Week 40: Case Studies and Evidence-Based Practice

Module 9: Perioperative Management (Weeks 41-44)

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Week 41: Preoperative Assessment and Optimization

Week 42: Intraoperative Monitoring and Management

Week 43: Postoperative Care and Pain Management

Week 44: Multidisciplinary Approach in Perioperative Management

Module 10: Regional Anesthesia Skills (Weeks 45-48)

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Week 45: Principles of Regional Anesthesia

Week 46: Comparison of Spinal and Epidural Anesthesia

Week 47: Techniques of Epidural Anesthesia

Week 48: Combined Spinal-Epidural Anesthesia

Module 11: Professional Development and Communication (Weeks 49-52)

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Week 49: Communication Skills in Anesthesia Care

Week 50: Leadership and Management in Anesthesia

Week 51: Continuing Professional Development in Anesthesia

Week 52: Ethical Practice and Professionalism

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