Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Pediatric Anesthesiology and Intensive Therapy
Course Code
RBC_031
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine
ECTS
11.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Zane Ābola
Residency Speciality
Speciality
Pediatric surgeon
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Zane Ābola
Contacts
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About Study Course
Objective
To provide and enhance the theoretical knowledge and practical skills in anesthesiology and intensive therapy, that is for work in a multidisciplinary team which includes an anesthesiologist, reanimatologist and pediatric surgeon. To recognize and timely diagnose acute and emergency situations of various organ systems of children at different ages.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.- examination of emergency conditions and treatment plan drafting for children of various ages - Pre- and post-operative treatment plan drafting for patients; - Anesthesia types and options in pediatric anesthesiology; - Adequate analgesia in the post-operative period; - Diagnostics and treatment of shock; - Parenteral nutrition plan development. Must learn: • theoretical knowledge of the basic principles of anesthesiology for children of different ages and various diseases • theoretical knowledge of the basic principles of intensive care for children of different ages and various diseases • Basic principles of action, diagnosis and treatment of emergencies in children of different ages.
Skills
1.- to provide qualified emergency diagnostics and assistance for patients of various ages with various organ system illnesses and pathological conditions; - the ability to establish adequate therapy for patients of various ages before planned and emergency surgical treatment; - to draft a treatment/analgesic plan for children of various ages post-surgical treatment; - to perform tracheal intubation in standard cases; - to draft an antishock therapy plan for patients of various ages; - to draft a parenteral nutritional program for children of various ages; - to institute adequate analgesic therapy in the post-operative period.
Competences
1.- To provide initial and emergency assistance for neonatal and pediatric patients (with or without concomitant illnesses).
Assessment
Individual work
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To prepare clinical case description/presentation according to topics of seminars.
To prepare literature review/presentation about 1-3 current topics according to course.
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Examination
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Examination |
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- Written examination containing questions regarding the program, knowledge is evaluated using the 10-point system.
- Practical skills are also evaluated using the 10-point system.
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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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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Laboratory interpretation of water-salt balance and internal environment active reactions (homeostasis), and correction basic principles.
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Seminar
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Shock, types; most common reasons for surgical patients.
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Seminar
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Types of anesthesia and possible complications.
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Seminar
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Parenteral nutrition indications and uses in surgical practice.
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Seminar
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Pediatric polytrauma – doctor/reanimatologist tactics.
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Seminar
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Intensive care for newborns and infants.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
11.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
6
Length (weeks):
8
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Pediatric Anesthesia, An Issue of Anesthesiology Clinics. Edited By Alison R. Perate And Vanessa A. Olbrecht, Aug 2020
2.
Ambulatory Anesthesia, An Issue of Anesthesiology Clinics. Michael T. Walsh, May 2019
3.
Preoperative Patient Evaluation, An Issue of Anesthesiology Clinics. Zdravka Zafirova And Richard Urman, Dec 2018
Additional Reading
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Regional Anesthesia, An Issue of Anesthesiology Clinics. Nabil Elkassabany, Sep 2018
Other Information Sources
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www.netwibes.com/info_med
4.
www.scirus.com