Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Topicalities in Clinical Toxicology and Emergency Medicine
Course Code
AURK_047
Branch of Science
Anaesthesiology and Resuscitation; Clinical medicine
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 7
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Indulis Vanags
Structure Unit Manager
Oļegs Sabeļņikovs
Structural Unit
Department of Anaesthesiology, Intensive Care and Clinical simulations
Contacts
Riga, 13 Pilsonu Street, VSIA P.Stradiņa KUS, Block No 32, aurk@rsu.lv, +371 67069452
About Study Course
Objective
To acquire additional knowledge in the area of clinical toxicology including common drug intoxication and poisoning scenarios. To promote improvement of knowledge for the provision of emergency medical care at the hospital stage in situations related to the most common illnesses and acute conditions caused by injuries. To provide guidance on research design, preparation, analysis and requirements for submission of scientific articles to high quality peer-reviewed journals.
Preliminary Knowledge
Knowledge gained in the courses studied in previous years related to clinical pharmacology, pathological physiology, clinical laboratory examinations, first aid during patient’s primary and secondary investigation on the site of accident, basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation and basic elements of shock is needed.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Upon completion of the study course, students will acquire additional knowledge in clinical toxicology as well as in common emergency medicine situations. The student will recognise common life-threatening and urgent clinical presentations, understand pathophysiological principles and know the principles of emergency management.
Skills
1.Will be able to undertake risk assessment of acute toxicological and symptom-based presentations in the emergency department, including assessment of severity, appropriate therapies and disposition.
Competences
1.Develop skills in the recognition, diagnosis and management of acute intoxications and urgent clinical conditions presenting in the emergency department. Understand the principles of patient-centred care and be aware of condition-specific disposition decision making.
Assessment
Individual work
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Individual work |
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Preparation for the topic in question using the recommended literature and internet sources.
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Examination
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Examination |
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Final evaluation.
Exam: Multi-choice-questions test with theoretical questions (50%) and Clinical situational tasks (30%). Clinical case discussion. Individual work analysis. Attendance.
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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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Location
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Contact hours
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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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3
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Topics
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Cardiovascular system toxicity and acute poisoning
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Lecture
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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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3
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Topics
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Analgesic and Anti-inflammatory drug poisoning
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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3
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Topics
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Toxicology at the extremes of age - PK, PD and drug toxicity
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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3
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Topics
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Introduction to clinical toxicology - initial assessment and management
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Lecture
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Contact hours
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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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3
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Topics
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Recreational drug, nootropics and abstinence syndromes
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
1.50
Contact hours:
15 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Part 2
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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3
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Topics
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Assessment of abdominal pain and first trimester pregnancy problems in the ED
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Lecture
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Location
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Contact hours
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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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3
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Topics
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Blood gas evaluation and assessment of the poly trauma patient in the ED
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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3
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Topics
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Why do research in medicine? Research appraisal, design, methodology and reporting. End of module cases and quiz
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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3
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Topics
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Altered mental state, delirium, coma and syncope in the ED - assessment and management
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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3
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Topics
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Exam. Clinical tasks
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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3
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Topics
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Introduction into emergency medicine, clinical decision making and assessment of chest pain in the ED
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
1.50
Contact hours:
18 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
V. Liguts. Toksikoloģijas rokasgrāmata. Nacionālais medicīnas apgāds, Rīga, 2001 (akceptējams izdevums)
2.
Armstrong Toxicology Handbook. 5th Edition. Elsevier, 2022
3.
Ārvalstu studentiem/For International students:
4.
Armstrong Toxicology Handbook. 5th Edition. Elsevier, 2022
Other Information Sources
1.
Cameron. Textbook of Adult Emergency Medicine. 5th Edition. Elsevier, 2020