Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Emergency Care, Resuscitation
Course Code
RBK_026
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Paediatrics
ECTS
22.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Ingūna Lubaua
Residency Speciality
Speciality
Pediatric cardiologist
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Ingūna Lubaua
Contacts
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About Study Course
Objective
To ensure acquisition and improvement of theoretical knowledge and practical skills in emergency situations and intensive care for patients with congenital and acquired heart pathologies according to the requirements of the paediatric cardiology speciality regulations to prepare doctors for certification in the speciality of paediatric cardiology according to regulatory documents of the Republic of Latvia.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.In the study programme, one should acquire detailed theoretical knowledge about emergency situations, resuscitation measures and principles of treatment for children with congenital and acquired cardiac pathologies and heart rhythm disorders. One should learn the indications and possibilities of conservative treatment; learn the examination and diagnostic methods, instruments and equipment used in intensive therapy.
Skills
1.As a result of completing the study programme, understands the principles of examination, assessment, care and treatment of patients with cardiac problems. Has practical skills in objective examination of intensive care and emergency care unit patients with cardiac pathologies. As a result of completing the study programme, is able to independently, using the acquired knowledge and modern technologies, perform care and treatment of a cardiology patient in emergency situations and in the intensive care unit for children of different ages with cardiac pathologies.
Competences
1.As a result of completing the study programme, is able to independently, using the acquired knowledge and modern technologies, perform care and treatment of a cardiology patient in emergency situations and in the intensive care unit for children of different ages with cardiac pathologies.
Assessment
Individual work
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Individual work |
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Prepares presentations and methodological materials for seminars.
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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.
Examination |
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Test work on issues covered in the programme. Knowledge will be assessed on a 10-point scale. Assessment of practical skills 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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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Emergency care for children with cardiac pathologies
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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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Care after cardiac surgery in the intensive care unit
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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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Treatment after cardiac surgery in the intensive care unit
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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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Cardiogenic shock
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
22.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
4
Length (weeks):
16
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
H.D. Allen, D.J. Driscoll, R.E. Shaddy, T.F. Feltes. Moss and Adams. Heart disease in infants, children and adolescents including the fetus and young adult. Lippincott Williams&Wilkins, 2008
2.
M.K. Park. Pediatric cardiology for practitioners. Mosby Elsierver, 2018; 2021.
3.
D.G. Nikhols, R.M. Ungerleider, P.J. Spevak, et.al. Critical heart disease in infants and children. Mosby Elsevier, 2006.
Additional Reading
1.
Kliegman R.M., Behrman R.E., Jenson H.B, et.al. Nelson textbook of pediatrics. 19th ed. Elservier. Saunders, 2011.
Other Information Sources
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BMJ Clinical Evidence
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BMJ Journals
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DynaMed
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UptoDate
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PubMed
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Science Direct