Track: Surgical Care, Critical Care, and Emergency Nursing

PRIMARY CARE 2025

This session will delve into the highly specialized fields of Surgical Care, Critical Care, and Emergency Nursing, focusing on the unique challenges and demands of managing acute and complex health conditions. These areas are critical in healthcare, where rapid, effective interventions and continuous monitoring are essential to ensuring optimal patient outcomes, especially in critical and emergent situations.

Moral Distress Among Nurses in Surgical Units: Nurses in surgical units often face intense moral distress due to the high-stakes nature of their work. This session will explore the causes of this distress, such as ethical dilemmas, workload pressures, and the emotional toll of caring for critically ill patients. Strategies for alleviating moral distress and supporting nurses in these challenging environments will also be discussed, highlighting the importance of mental health and resilience in maintaining high-quality care.

Emergency Nursing and Patient Satisfaction: Emergency nursing requires swift, decisive action to stabilize patients and prevent further deterioration. The session will introduce the Emergency Nursing-Care Patient Satisfaction Scale, a tool designed to measure the quality of care provided in emergency settings. By understanding patient perspectives, healthcare providers can enhance the patient experience, ensure better communication, and improve overall satisfaction in emergency care environments.

Innovations in Surgical Care: Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson’s Disease: The session will showcase cutting-edge surgical interventions, such as deep brain stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson’s disease. DBS is a transformative procedure that significantly improves the quality of life for patients with this debilitating condition. Attendees will learn about the latest advancements in DBS, the selection criteria for patients, and the post-surgical care required to maximize the benefits of this innovative treatment.

Primary Healthcare and Health Emergencies: Primary healthcare plays a pivotal role in managing health emergencies, particularly in rural or underserved areas. This segment will explore how primary healthcare systems can be optimized to respond effectively to emergencies, from initial triage to long-term recovery. The importance of integrating emergency preparedness into primary care practices will be emphasized, along with strategies for training healthcare providers in emergency response.

Biopsy and Its Side Effects After Surgery: Biopsies are common surgical procedures, but they carry risks, particularly post-operative side effects. This session will cover the potential complications of biopsies, such as infections, bleeding, and pain, and discuss best practices for minimizing these risks. Attendees will gain insights into how to prepare patients for biopsies, manage post-surgical care, and address any complications that arise.

Understanding Different Types of Surgery: Not all surgeries are the same. This session will clarify the distinctions between emergency, urgent, scheduled, and elective surgeries, explaining the specific considerations and challenges associated with each type. Understanding these differences is crucial for healthcare providers to prioritize care, manage patient expectations, and ensure the best possible outcomes for each surgical intervention.

Preventing Surgical Site Infections (SSIs): Surgical site infections are a significant concern in postoperative care, leading to increased morbidity, prolonged hospital stays, and higher healthcare costs. This session will focus on strategies for preventing SSIs, including the appropriate use of antibiotics, sterile techniques, and patient education. The latest guidelines and evidence-based practices for infection control in surgical settings will be shared to help healthcare providers reduce the incidence of SSIs.

General Surgery: Diseases and Treatments: This session will provide an overview of common diseases treated through general surgery, such as appendicitis, hernias, and gallbladder disease. Attendees will learn about the latest surgical techniques, post-operative care, and the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration in managing these conditions. The goal is to equip healthcare providers with the knowledge and skills necessary to deliver high-quality care to patients undergoing general surgery.

This session on "Surgical Care, Critical Care, and Emergency Nursing" is designed to be interactive and engaging, providing attendees with practical knowledge and skills to enhance their practice in these critical areas of healthcare.