Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Neurosurgery I
Course Code
RNK_029
Branch of Science
Anatomy; Clinical medicine
ECTS
36.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Rolfs Ozols
Residency Speciality
Speciality
Neurosurgeon
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Rolfs Ozols
Contacts
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About Study Course
Objective
To ensure the acquisition and improvement of theoretical knowledge and practical skills in neurosurgery in accordance with the requirements of the regulations of the specialty of neurosurgery.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.In accordance with the UEMS (European Union of Medical Specialists) neurosurgeon teaching charter, the doctor has acquired treatment (both surgical and non-surgical) of all human nervous system part (including cortex, blood supply and bearing structures) pathologies, including prevention, diagnostics and treatment, as well as rehabilitation and pain treatment; independently prepared and submitted for publication no fewer than 2 clinical scientific articles.
Skills
1.The doctor is able independently to apply correctly the medical technologies necessary to provide prevention, diagnostics and treatment of human nervous system pathologies in accordance with the possibilities and available technical equipment in the field on neurosurgery; to apply correctly skills on nervous system pathology treatment options in other specialities acquired during disciplinary rotation, as well as fill in the medical documentation in accordance with the existing statutory requirements.
Competences
1.Using the acquired knowledge and skills, the doctor is able to practice independently in the specialty of neurosurgeon, self-critically evaluate the results of his / her work, observe the doctor's ethics, conduct clinical research, participate in peer training and regularly improve his / her professional capacity through self-study.
Assessment
Individual work
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Individual work |
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In addition to the workshops, residents carry out research and teaching, as well as visits to RSF organized lectures of medicine and other sciences interdisciplinary problems and the theory of the guidelines. The resident must independently review the literature, prepare presentations on the topics of the seminars.
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Examination
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Examination of knowledge after the study course, summary of the study program performance.
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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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Examination of a neurosurgical patient
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Seminar
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Assessment of consciousness disorders
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Auditorium
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Assessment of consciousness disorders
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Brain injury
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Wound dressing on the head
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Auditorium
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Methods of opening the skull cavity
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Auditorium
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Traumatic intracranial hematomas
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Increased intracranial pressure
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Auditorium
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Spinal cord injury in the neck, chest area
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Spinal cord injury in the lumbar region
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Principles of treatment of traumatic injuries of the spine
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Wound dressing in the spine area
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Auditorium
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Wound dressing in the spine area
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Non-traumatic peripheral nerve damage
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Cerebrovascular disorders
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Spontaneous intracerebral haemorrhage
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Oclusive hydrocephalus
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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The most common types of CNS infections
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Seminar
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On site
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Topics
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Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
36.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
19
Length (weeks):
26
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Greenberg M.S. Handbook of Neurosurgery. 9th edition. – G. Thieme Verlag. Stuttgart. New York, 2019.
2.
Ellenbogen R.G., Sekhar L.N., Kitchen N.D. Principles of Neurological Surgery. 4th edition. – Elsevier, 2018.
3.
Jonathan S.Cikow, R.Loch Macdonald, Daniel Refai. Comprehensive Neurosurgery. Board Review, 2nd edition. Thieme, 2009.
4.
Schmidek and Sweet. Operative Neurosurgical Techniques: Indications, Methods, and Results. 2 – Volume Set. Sanders, 2005.
Additional Reading
1.
Daroff R.B., Jankovic J., Mazziotta J.C.,Pomeroy S.L. Bradley's Neurology in Clinical Practice. 2-Volume Set. 7th edition, 8th edition. – Elsevier, 2021.
2.
WHO Classification of Tumours Editorial Board. Central Nervous System Tumours: WHO Classification of Tumours. 5th edition. 2021.
3.
Ellison D., Love S., Chimelli L., Harding B. N., Lowe J., Vinters H. V. Neuropathology. 2nd edition. – Mosby, 2004.
4.
Gārša I. Ievads neiroķirurģijā. – Nacionālais apgāds. Rīga, 2008.
Other Information Sources
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www.eans.org
2.
www.aans.org