Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Treatment of Acute and Chronic Pain
Course Code
RAR_084
Branch of Science
Anaesthesiology and Resuscitation; Clinical medicine
ECTS
11.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Oļegs Sabeļņikovs
Residency Speciality
Speciality
Anaesthesiologist-Reanimatologist
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Oļegs Sabeļņikovs
Contacts
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About Study Course
Objective
To provide the medical resident with an understanding of the treatment of acute and chronic pain, as well as the development of theoretical knowledge and specific skills in algology.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Medical residents are able to demonstrate basic knowledge and understanding of medical theories on acute and chronic pain treatment methods, which meets the requirements of the specialty of anaesthesiologist, reanimatologist, which provides a basis for creative thinking in clinical practice and partly in research, as well as the ability to work in interdisciplinary interactions.
Skills
1.Medical residents are able to demonstrate successful performance of the manipulations included in the course description in a clinical setting.
Competences
1.Medical residents are able to successfully apply acute and chronic pain treatment methods to patients with various underlying pathologies, understanding the nature of the methods and making thought-out decisions appropriate to their competence.
Assessment
Individual work
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1.
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Theoretical preparation for practical training (including for the acquisition of the skills included in the course) using recommended study materials.
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Examination
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1.
Examination |
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The acquisition of clinical skills is evaluated by the supervisor of practical training, while the supervisor of the specialty programme organises the examination of theoretical knowledge of study courses (in accordance with RSU Academic Regulations II). Theoretical knowledge is assessed using a variety of assessment methods: multiple-choice tests, essays, descriptions of solutions to clinical problems, case presentations, etc. Skills are assessed through observation of workplace performance, as well as through observation of demonstrations on a dummy or simulator, and through testing of objectively structured clinical skills. Medical residents’ knowledge and skills are assessed with a grade on a 10-point scale.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Topics
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Algology
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Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Topics
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Algology
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Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Minimally invasive manipulations in algology
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Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Prolonged spinal anaesthesia: indications, technique, equipment, postoperative analgesia, possible complications
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Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Unilateral spinal anaesthesia: indications, technique, use in outpatient practice
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Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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The latest developments in algology. Pain service.
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Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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The latest in anaesthesia and intensive care for trauma and orthopaedic patients.
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Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
11.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
8
Length (weeks):
8
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
I.Vanags, A.Sondore. Klīniskā anestezioloģija un intensīvā terapija. Rīga: Nacionālais Apgāds, 2008.
2.
A.Sondore. Anestezioloģijas pamati jautājumos un atbildēs. Rīga: Nacionālais Apgāds, 2011
3.
H.T. Benzon. Practical management of pain. 5th ed. Elsevier, 2015.
Additional Reading
1.
P.K. Sikka et al. Basic Clinical Anesthesia. New York: Springer, 2015.
2.
R.D. Miller et al. Anesthesia. 8th ed. Saunders, 2014.
3.
A.R. Aitkenhead et al. Smith and Aitkenhead's Textbook of Anaesthesia. 6th ed. Churchill Livingstone Elsevier, 2013.
4.
P.G. Barash. Clinical Anesthesia. 7th ed. Lippincott- Williams& Wilkins, 2013.
5.
G. E. Morgan. Clinical Anesthesiology. 5th ed. East Norwalk: Appleton&Lange, 2013.
6.
D. Borshoff. Anaesthetic crisis manual. Cambridge: Cambridge university press, 2011.