
UNIT-I -Introduction • Evolution And Trends Of Medical And Surgical Nursing • International Classification Of Diseases • Roles And Responsibility Of A Nurse In Medical And Surgical Settings o Outpatient Department o In-Patient Unit o Intensive Care Unit • Introduction To Medical And Surgical Asepsis o Inflammation, Infection o Wound Healing – Stages, Influencing Factors.Wound Care And Dressing Technique • Care Of Surgical Patient O Pre-Operative O Post-Operative • Alternative Therapies Used In Caring For Patients With Medical Surgical Disorders UNIT-II -Intraoperative Care • Organization And Physical Set Up Of The Operation Theatre o Classification o O.T Design o Staffing o Members Of The Ot Team o Duties And Responsibilities Of The Nurse In Ot • Position And Draping For Common Surgical Procedures • Instruments, Sutures And Suture Materials, Equipment For Common Surgical Procedures • Disinfection And Sterilization Of Equipment • Preparation Of Sets For Common Surgical Procedures • Scrubbing Procedures – Gowning, Masking And Gloving • Monitoring The Patient During The Procedures • Maintenance Of The Therapeutic Environment In Ot • Assisting In Major And Minor Operation, Handling Specimen • Prevention Of Accidents And Hazards In Ot • Anaesthesia – Types, Methods Of Administration, Effects And Stages, Equipment & Drugs • Legal Aspects
UNIT- V -Nursing Management of patients with disorders of digestive system • Review of anatomy and physiology of GI system • Nursing assessment –History and physical assessment • GI investigations • Common GI disorders: o Oral cavity: lips, gums and teeth o GI: Bleeding, Infections, Inflammation, tumors, Obstruction, Perforation & Peritonitis o Peptic & duodenal ulcer, o Mal-absorption, Appendicitis, Hernias o Hemorrhoids, Fissures, Fistulas o Pancreas: inflammation, cysts, and tumors Liver: Inflammation, Cysts, Abscess, Cirrhosis, Portal Hypertension, Hepatic Failure, Tumors O Gall Bladder: Inflammation, Cholelithiasis, Tumors • Gastric Decompression, Gavage And Stoma Care, Different Feeding Techniques • Alternative Therapies, Drugs Used In Treatment Of Disorders Of Digestive System
UNIT-VI Nursing Management Of Patients With Cardiovascular Problems • Review Of Anatomy And Physiology Of Cardio-Vascular System • Nursing Assessment: History And Physical Assessment • Invasive & Non-Invasive Cardiac Procedures • Disorders Of Vascular System- Hypertension, Arteriosclerosis, Raynaud‘S Disease, Aneurysm And Peripheral Vascular Disorders • Coronary Artery Diseases: Coronary Atherosclerosis, Angina Pectoris, Myocardial Infarction • Valvular Disorders: Congenital And Acquired • Rheumatic Heart Disease: Pericarditis, Myocarditis, Endocarditis, Cardiomyopathies • Cardiac Dysrhythmias, Heart Block • Congestive Heart Failure, Cor pulmonary, Pulmonary Edema, Cardiogenic Shock, Cardiac Tamponade • Cardiopulmonary Arrest UNIT-VII Nursing Management Of Patients With Disorders Of Blood • Review Of Anatomy And Physiology Of Blood • Nursing Assessment: History, Physical Assessment & Diagnostic Tests • Anemia, Polycythemia • Bleeding Disorders: Clotting Factor Defects And Platelets Defects, Thalassemia, Leukemia, Leukopenia, Agranulocytosis • Lymphomas, myelomas
UNIT-X -Nursing Management Of Patients With Musculoskeletal Problems • Review Of Anatomy And Physiology Of The Musculoskeletal System • Nursing Assessment: History And Physical Assessment, Diagnostic Tests • Musculoskeletal Trauma: Dislocation, Fracture, Sprain, Strain, Contusion, Amputation • Musculoskeletal Infections And Tumors: Osteomyelitis, Benign And Malignant Tumor • Orthopedic Modalities: Cast, Splint, Traction, Crutch Walking • Musculoskeletal Inflammation: Bursitis, Synovitis, Arthritis • Special Therapies, Alternative Therapies • Metabolic Bone Disorder: Osteoporosis, Osteomalacia And Paget‘s Disease • Spinal Column Defects And Deformities – Tumor, Prolapsed Intervertebral Disc, Pott‘s Spine • Rehabilitation, Prosthesis • Replacement Surgeries
•Overview Of Infectious Diseases, The Infectious Process •Nursing Assessment: History And Physical Assessment, Diagnostic Tests •Tuberculosis • Diarrhoeal Diseases, Hepatitis A- E, Typhoid •Herpes, Chickenpox, Smallpox, Measles, Mumps, Influenza •Meningitis •Gas Gangrene •Leprosy •Dengue, Plague, Malaria, Chikungunya, Swine Flu, Filariasis •Diphtheria, Pertussis, Tetanus, Poliomyelitis•COVID-19 Special Infection Control Measures: Notification, Isolation, Quarantine, Immunization
Reference Book:
1. Harding, M. M., Kwong, J., Roberts, D., Hagler, D., & Reinisch, C. (2020). Lewis's Medical-Surgical Nursing: Assessment and Management of Clinical Problems (11th ed.). Elsevier. . 2. Hinkle, J. L., Cheever, K. H., & Overbaugh, K. J. (2022). Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical nursing (15th ed.). Wolters Kluwer. 3. Ralston, S. H., Penman, I. D., Strachan, M. W. J., & Hobson, R. (Eds.). (2018). Davidson's Principles and Practice of Medicine (23rd ed.). Elsevier Health Sciences
Text Book:
1.Hinkle, J. L., Cheever, K. H., & Overbaugh, K. J. (2022). Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing (15th ed.). Wolters Kluwer. 2.Lewis "Textbook of Medical Surgical Nursing ,2025 edition Elseveir Publications
