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Study Course Description
Anaesthesiology in Paediatrics I
Course Code
RNM_003
Branch of Science
Anatomy; Clinical medicine
ECTS
3.00
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
To provide an opportunity to acquire knowledge about the peculiarities of airway and breathing provision and anesthesia methods in pediatrics in order to be able to independently provide airways, breathing and short-term anesthesia for children in emergency situations at the stage of the pre-hospital and hospital reception department until the patient is transported to the operating hall.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Student will know how to: 1. Explain the anatomical and physiological particularities of airways based on the children’s age. 2. To demonstrate ways of airway ensurance and explain the particularities in pediatrics. 3. To formulate the particularities of anesthesia based on the child’s age. 4. To explain the specific aspects of pain and pain killing in pediatrics, to interpret the evaluation of pain.
Skills
1.• choose and practically implement airway opening and maintenance methods in pediatrics and use oropharyngeal and nasopharyngeal airways, tracheal intubation, alternative airway management methods: laryngeal mask, COPA • practically evaluate the level of pain and sedation in children; • monitor vital functions during anesthesia and potential side effects of anesthesia and analgesia; Will be able to apply the following algorithms under the supervision of a certified doctor: • difficult airway algorithm for a child; • rapid intubation algorithm for a child in an emergency situation.
Competences
1.Competences - the student will be able to choose and practically implement airway provision for a child under the partial supervision of a specialist, as well as short-term anesthesia and analgesia for children in emergency situations, incl. during diagnostic procedures and manipulations at the stage of the pre-hospital and hospital admission department.
Assessment
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In-depth research of seminar topics and preparation of presentations for each seminar.
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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
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
4
Length (weeks):
2
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Wyatt J.P. et al. Oxford handbook of emergency medicine. Oxford University Press, 2020.
2.
Sondore A. Anestezioloģijas pamati 1000 jautājumos un atbildēs. Rīga, medicīnas apgāds, 2011, 507 lpp.