Pulmonology and Allergology

1.Upon completion of the pulmonology course, using acquired knowledge and understanding, resident will be able to: 1) explain the mechanism of action, indications, side effects and contraindications of the most frequently used medication groups in pulmonology; 2) assess the patient’s vital signs and interpret the results of pulmonary examination; 3) order appropriate diagnostic tests and interpret the results; 4) define differential diagnoses; 5) appoint an appropriate treatment and rehabilitation plan.

1.Upon completion of the pulmonology course, using acquired knowledge and understanding, resident will be able to : 1) summarize key information regarding patient’s physical examination and additional diagnostic tests; 2) apply appropriate diagnostic tests and treatment methods; 3) perform pulmonary function tests and interpret the results; 4) perform thoracentesis (pleural puncture), order and interpret the results of pleural fluid analysis; 5) perform arterial blood gas sampling and interpret the results; 6) present a pulmonary patient during morning rounds, professors’ visits, consilium; 7) develop a treatment and rehabilitation plan.

1.Using the acquired knowledge and skills resident will be able to define a diagnosis, make differential diagnosis, interpret test data, develop a structured treatment and rehabilitation plan, logically define and explain the treatment objectives, assess its effectiveness, side effects.