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| Subject Area | Key Topics Covered | | :--- | :--- | | | Anatomical relationships, spatial configurations of organs and systems, clinical anatomy relevant to surgical procedures. | | Physiology | Normal functioning of the human body, homeostatic mechanisms, and physiological changes due to surgical stress. | | Pathology | Disease processes, their causes, mechanisms, and effects on the body, including pathological basis of surgical conditions. | | Principles of Surgery | Wound healing, surgical infections, fluid and electrolyte management, shock, blood transfusion, and basic surgical skills. | | Perioperative Care | Pre-operative assessment, anesthesia, pain relief, post-operative care, and management of complications. | | Trauma & Critical Care | Initial assessment, management of the trauma patient, intensive care, and surgical nutrition. | | Surgical Oncology | Principles of cancer surgery, tumor behavior, and management strategies. | and surgical relations.
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Spatial awareness, vascular supply, nerve pathways, and surgical relations.
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