Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Emergency Medicine
Course Code
LF_714
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Other clinical medicines
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 5
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Solvita Smilgzieda
Structure Unit Manager
Dita Role
Structural Unit
RSU Liepāja Branch
Contacts
Solvita Smilgzieda
About Study Course
Objective
To provide students with theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the provision of emergency medical assistance in life-threatening situations, developing the ability to rapidly assess the patient’s condition, prioritise and take appropriate emergency medical treatment measures prior to inpatient placement.
Preliminary Knowledge
Students need previously acquired theoretical knowledge, practical skills and professional competences in anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, first aid delivery, electrocardiography basics and the application of professional technical skills to successfully acquire the study course “Emergency Medicine”.
The student in the know
- understands the basic principles of the structure and function of the human body, especially the functioning of the cardiovascular, respiratory, nervous, endocrine and support-motion system.
- The student is familiar with the physiological parameters of vital functions and the body’s compensatory responses in hypoxia, shock, trauma, bleeding, pain and other acute abnormal conditions.
- The student is familiar with basic pharmacology principles, including pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics, drug indications, contraindications, side effects, interactions, and safe administration conditions.
The skill
- Student is able to perform initial evaluation of the patient using a structured approach such as the ABCDE algorithm.
- The student is able to assess airway permeability, respiratory efficiency, circulation, level of consciousness, skin color, temperature, pain intensity and other clinically relevant parameters.
- The student is able to register an ECG record, recognise normal sinus rhythm and identify obvious life-threatening rhythm abnormalities that require immediate further evaluation or urgent action.
The competence
- student is able to integrate knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, first aid, ECG and professional technical skills into initial assessment of the patient’s condition and recognition of urgent conditions.
- The student is able to make initial, situational decisions based on the patient’s clinical condition, vital signs and observable symptoms. The student i
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.explains the emergency medical organisation
2.describe the most common life-threatening conditions and their pathogenesis;
3.describes the emergency algorithms.
Skills
1.As a result of learning the study course, the student will be able to identify priorities based on patient assessment, as well as organise emergency care in cases of organ system damage and trauma.
2.Perform CPR. Take care of patients in cases of shock.
3.Administer medications to stabilize hemodynamics.
4.To recognise and identify life-threatening heart rhythm disorders, use a defibrillator for ventricular fibrillation.
5.Assess the degree of respiratory failure, check ventilation and oxygenation functions, and use manual methods to ensure respiratory diarrhoea.
6.Use instrumental methods for restoring respiratory diarrhoea.
7.To identify and plan the necessary equipment, technologies for emergency care.
Competences
1.Assess, provide and maintain the vital functions of the organism.
2.Recognize and assess life-threatening situations. Identify and classify priorities in the emergency care phase.
3.Assess existing and potential complications related to care and treatment.
4.Assess and professionally justify urgent care, documentation.
Assessment
Individual work
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
clinical case analysis |
10.00% from total grade
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Test
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2.
Research of literature on emergency situations |
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3.
Preparation for intermediate evaluations; |
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4.
Preparing for the final exam |
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Examination
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Verification of practical skills |
20.00% from total grade
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10 points
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2.
Intermediate rating 1 (test) |
20.00% from total grade
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10 points
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3.
Final examination (test + situation analysis) |
50.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Modality
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Introduction to Emergency Medicine
Description
Emergency Medical system and Organisation |
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Class/Seminar
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Patient primary assessment (ABCDE)
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Class/Seminar
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Patient primary assessment (ABCDE)
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Class/Seminar
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Respiratory problems and respiratory tract provision
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Respiratory problems and respiratory tract provision
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Acute cardiovascular conditions
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Acute cardiovascular conditions
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Acute cardiovascular conditions
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Shock and hemodynamic disorder
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Test
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Patient primary assessment (ABCDE)
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Respiratory problems and respiratory tract provision
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Acute cardiovascular conditions
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Shock and hemodynamic disorder
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Trauma and Politrauma
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Class/Seminar
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Trauma and Politrauma
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Intoxication and acute metabolic disorders
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Resuscitation and life support algorithms
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Class/Seminar
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Resuscitation and life support algorithms
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Resuscitation and life support algorithms
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Resuscitation and life support algorithms
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Test
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Patient primary assessment (ABCDE)
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Respiratory problems and respiratory tract provision
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Acute cardiovascular conditions
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Resuscitation and life support algorithms
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Klīniskā anestezioloģija un intensīvā terapija. I.Vanaga un A.Sondores redakcijā. Rīga: Medicīnas Apgāds, 2017
2.
European Resuscitation Council Guidelines, 2021