Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Clinical and Outpatient Practice in Paediatric Pneumonology I
Course Code
RBP_018
Branch of Science
Anatomy; Clinical medicine
ECTS
15.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Elīna Aleksejeva
Residency Speciality
Speciality
Pediatric pneumologist
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Elīna Aleksejeva
Contacts
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About Study Course
Objective
Acquire in-depth knowledge of paediatric pneumonology, diagnosis, differential diagnosis, treatment and prevention of various acquired and congenital respiratory and pulmonary diseases. Use the acquired knowledge and skills to carry out the functions of a highly qualified specialist in advising pulmonary patients in inpatient and outpatient settings.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Know the role of environmental factors in the development of respiratory diseases, prevention. Anatomy of normal and pathological airways, physiology, lung/respiratory mechanics. Possibilities of lung function tests depending on children’s age. Know the aetiology of various respiratory diseases, pathogenesis, clinic, diagnosis, differential diagnosis, prophylaxis, treatment of various respiratory diseases: human immunodeficiency virus infection, bronchiolitis obliterans, pneumonia, bronchial asthma, bronchiolitis, cardiovascular diseases, foreign body aspirations. Know the groups of inhaled medications, inhalation techniques in children of preschool and school age.
Skills
1.Able to apply knowledge and skills to carry out in-depth examination, evaluation, interpretation of the obtained results, preparation of a treatment plan for patients with acquired and congenital lung and respiratory diseases at any age.
Competences
1.Use the acquired knowledge and skills to perform the functions of a highly qualified specialist and to advise patients with acquired and congenital lung and respiratory diseases at any age of the child.
Assessment
Individual work
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During each study course, reports are prepared, clinical cases are reviewed, and the latest literature is reviewed.
In addition to seminars, residents conduct research and pedagogical work, as well as attend lectures organised by the Centre for Continuing Education on interdisciplinary problems and theoretical guidelines in medicine and other sciences.
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Examination
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Test 30 questions, multiple choice, evaluation in 10 point system.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Seminar
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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The role of environmental factors in children’s respiratory diseases, preventive measures. Passive smoking.
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Seminar
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Specialized room
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Mechanisms of acute lung injury, regeneration of lung tissue. Biology of pulmonary cells.
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Seminar
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Specialized room
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Pulmonary mechanics. Pulmonary functions in children, importance in diagnosing disease.
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Seminar
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On site
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Specialized room
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Pulmonary function tests in children.
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Seminar
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On site
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Specialized room
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Human immunodeficiency virus in children, pulmonary opportunistic infections, interstitial pneumonitis. Bronchitis, bronchiolitis – etiology, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, differential diagnosis, treatment
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
15.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
5
Length (weeks):
11
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Kendig’s disorders of the respiratory tract in children. 9th Edition. Chernik V., et al. Saunders Elsevier. 2019.
Additional Reading
1.
ERS Handbook of Paediatric Respiratory Medicine. 2nd Edition, Ernst Eber, 2018.
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Pediatric Allergy: Principles and Practice. 4th Edition, L. Dounal, Saunders Elsevier. 2021
3.
Respiratory Diseases in Infants and Children. Edited by U. Frey and J. Gerritsen
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Orphan Lung Diseases. J-F. Cordier, 2011
5.
Paediatric Lung Function. Edited by U. Frey and P. J. F. M. Merkus
Other Information Sources
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CF and non-CF bronchiectasis
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2022 GINA Main Report
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Clinical guidelines: Care of children with cystic fibrosis, 2023