Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Emergency Situations in Internal Medicine for Adults II
Course Code
RNM_059
Branch of Science
Anatomy; Clinical medicine
ECTS
8.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Aleksejs Višņakovs
Residency Speciality
Speciality
Emergency Medicine Doctor
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Aleksejs Višņakovs
Contacts
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About Study Course
Objective
Demonstrate the ability to conduct a focused medical history and targeted physical examination appropriate to the patient’s chief complaint(s) and the history of the present illness(es) in internal medicine.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.The student will know: 1. symptoms of acute gastrointestinal and pulmonological, endocrinological and nephrological diseases and formulate possible differential diagnoses. 2. Name the findings of the laboratory and radiological examinations of the mentioned diseases, their significance 3. indications for a surgeon's consultation.
Skills
1.The student will be able to: 1. Interpret the symptoms and syndromes of gastroenterological, pulmonological, endocrinological and nephrological diseases. 2. Formulate indications for inpatient and outpatient treatment. 3. Draw up an examination and treatment plan. 4. Interpret laboratory and radiological findings. 5. Perform pleural puncture.
Competences
1.Prediction, identification and prevention of life-threatening conditions in gastroenterology, pulmonology, endocrinology, nephrology, etc. in the fields of internal medicine.
Assessment
Individual work
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In-depth research of seminar topics and preparation of presentations for each seminar.
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Examination
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Examination of theoretical knowledge and practical skills at the end of the study course in a 10-point system.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Emergency conditions in cases of gastrointestinal pathologies: exacerbation and complications of ulcer disease, cholecystitis, pancreatitis, gastroenteritis, gastroesophageal reflux disease, hepatitis, liver diseases, diverticulitis, exacerbation of inflammatory bowel diseases. Hereditary diseases – Hirschsprung's disease, Meckel's diverticulum, pylorostenosis. Complications of gastrointestinal and surgical procedures Complications caused by tumors.
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Vascular disorders: ischemia and bleeding. Ischemic colitis, bleeding in the upper and lower parts of the intestinal tract, mesenteric ischemia
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
8.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
2
Length (weeks):
6
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Bibliography
Required Reading
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Wyatt J.P. et al. Oxford handbook of emergency medicine. Oxford University Press, 2020.