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IPLUSO 19557

Thanatology and Fetopathology

Biomedical Laboratory Sciences
  • ApresentaçãoPresentation
    The Curricular Unit addresses essential themes related to death and the study of fetal and neonatal pathologies. The field of action includes post-mortem analysis, understanding pathophysiological processes, and investigating causes of death. The areas of intervention range from research in Pathological Anatomy to working in health services, contributing to improving the quality of diagnoses. The relevance of this unit in the study program is evidenced by its capacity to prepare professionals capable of dealing with complex situations related to death and fetal development, which are essential in the context of Biomedical Sciences.
  • ProgramaProgramme
    Autopsy Past, present and future Types of autopsy: legislation, objectives, role of professionals Autopsy room: legislation, personal protective material and equipment, hygiene and safety Verification and certification of death Autopsy techniques External and internal examination Collection, storage and transport of biological samples for complementary exams Forensic autopsy Clinical autopsy Fetopathology Thanatopraxia
  • ObjectivosObjectives
    Know and apply technical language in written and oral communication within the scope of thanatological techniques. Know the legal conditions surrounding the performance of different types of autopsies. Identify the various types of thanatological techniques and explain their procedures.  Plan and select the autopsy technique depending on the goal.  Carry out procedures related to the collection, storage and transport of biological samples for complementary exams. Recognize the importance of Fetopathology in the quality control of prenatal diagnosis and family planning. Apply the rules of good practice of conduct, hygiene and safety in the autopsy room.
  • BibliografiaBibliography
    Finkbeiner W.E., Conolly A. J., Ursell P.C., and Davis R.L. (2016). Autopsy Pathology: A Manual and a Atlas. 3rd edition, USA: Saunders Elsevier. Sheaff M.T.,and Hopster D.J.(2005). Post Mortem Technique Handbook. 2nd edition, USA: Springer. Fyfe-Kirschner, B., & Miller, D. V. (2015). Diagnostic pathology: Hospital autopsy. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division. ISBN: 978-0-323-37676-1 Saukko, P. J., & Knight, B. (2015). Knight’s forensic pathology. 4th edition. CRC Press. ISBN: 978-1-4441-6508-1 Martinovic, J. (2020). Practical Manual of Fetal Pathology. Cham, Switzerland: Springer Nature.  
  • MetodologiaMethodology
    Expository methodology, using audiovisual and multimedia media, and Team-based learning (TBL) methodology, with tasks carried out in small groups in order to allow the development of the ability to analyze and apply theoretical concepts.
  • LínguaLanguage
    Português
  • TipoType
    Semestral
  • ECTS
    5
  • NaturezaNature
    Mandatory
  • EstágioInternship
    Não