Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Electroencephalography II
Course Code
RNZ_016
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine
ECTS
19.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Guntis Karelis
Residency Speciality
Speciality
Neurophysiologist
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Guntis Karelis
Contacts
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About Study Course
Objective
To ensure acquisition and improvement of theoretical knowledge and practical skills in electroencephalography.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the basic principles of EEG and its investigation methods and analysis of the obtained data, indications of performing EEG for the diagnosis of nervous system diseases. Interpreting the results of clinical and EEG examinations, is able to analyse them and draw conclusions.
Skills
1.Uses the results of EEG and its diagnostic methods in solving neurological problems, is able to independently interpret EEG data for diagnosis of diseases and damage of the nervous system and assessment of state dynamics. Does this independently and/or under the supervision of a certified specialist, performs practical manipulations provided for in the programme. The skills to be acquired can be realized both in study course I and II, reaching the total number (the number indicated applies to both years combined).
Competences
1.Formulates the choice of EEG diagnostic methods for the diagnosis of nervous system diseases and damage syndromes, critically analyses and interprets the results of examination methods, integrates the knowledge acquired in the neuroinstrumental diagnostic study course in the development and expansion of the neurologist’s speciality competence.
Assessment
Individual work
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Neurophysiologist formulates and analyses aspects of clinical neurophysiology and problems in the field, is able to resolve professional issues in neurophysiology using the acquired knowledge and skills; performs the necessary additional analysis, if necessary to justify a decision, is able to use the latest research and developments in the field in practical work, understanding and respecting professional ethics.
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Examination
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Theoretical and practical knowledge is tested by a written test answering theoretical questions. The test is passed if the medical practitioner to be certified answers at least 75% of the questions correctly. Defended research paper. The number of practical manipulations performed in full during the course.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Specialized room
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Long-term monitoring procedures (monitoring of epileptic seizures, monitoring of cerebral activity in newborns and adults in cases of hypoxia/anoxia, monitoring during anaesthesia, intracranial monitoring, digital analysis).
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Indications for and limiting factors of epileptic seizure monitoring.
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Sleep disorders and their electrophysiological diagnostics.
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Methods (polysomnography, MSLT, actigraphy) and their indications. Selection of a proper type of recording. Selection of recording parameters. Recording of breathing parameters. Artefacts.
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Criteria of sleep stages for all age groups. Sleepiness and sleep recording variants.
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Specialized room
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Sleep index criteria. Normal sleep architecture. Circadian rhythms and sleep. Neuronal and neurochemical sleep rhythm regulation. Sleep deprivation methods, their impact.
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Most common parasomnias. Impact of medications and sleep.
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Changed sleep architecture criteria. Excessive sleepiness disorders. Dyskoimeses.
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Specialized room
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Sleep monitoring indications and monitoring.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
19.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
9
Length (weeks):
14
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Campbell, William. Essentials of Electrodiagnostic Medicine. Demos Medical Publishing, 2013.
2.
Tatum, William. Handbook of EEG Interpretation. Demos Medical Publishing, 2014.
Additional Reading
1.
Handbook of ICU EEG Monitoring, edited by Suzette LaRoche. Demos Medical Publishing, 2013.
2.
Martin, A. Samuels, Stevens, K. Feske. Office Practice of Neurology. Churchill Livingstone, 2003.
Other Information Sources
1.
Eniņa, G., Godļevska, M., Smeltere, E. Neiroloģiskie sindromi 1,1986, 2,1987, 3,1989
2.
www.uptodate.com