Akutsjukvård för blivande akutläkare is an SK-kurs (specialistkompetenskurs) that has been offered on a yearly basis to Swedish residents since 2007. The course promotes a systematic approach to:
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the initial care of seriously ill patients in all age groups
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probability assessment for time-sensitive conditions based on the patient’s chief complaint
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interpretation of ECG, acid-base disorders and findings on neurological examination
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performing selected therapeutic and diagnostic procedures
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communication during teamwork
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organisational principles during the initial management of major events
The course prioritizes scenario-training. The lectures used to introduce the different scenarios are provided here.
