Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Clinical and Outpatient Practice in Paediatric Pneumonology II
Course Code
RBP_021
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Paediatrics
ECTS
30.00
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.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Know the development of the respiratory system, protective mechanisms and functions. Causes of chronic cough, acute bronchitis, pneumonias, various respiratory diseases (bronchiectasis, pulmonary diseases in systemic connective tissue diseases, interstitial lung disease, PCD, alpha 1 antitrypsin deficiency, pulmonary hypertension) diagnosis, differential diagnosis, prophylaxis, principles of therapy, choice of antimicrobials, routes of administration and indications.
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 of the child.
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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Students’ independent work and tasks:
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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Assess the knowledge, skills and expertise in the 10-point system
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Seminar
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Intrauterine development of respiratory system, anatomical and physiological differences in different ages.
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Defence mechanisms of the respiratory system and their functions.
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Clinical signs of respiratory disorders in infants and children, diagnostic approach. Findings on auscultation of the lung.
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Acute bronchitis – clinical manifestations, diagnosis, differential diagnosis, treatment.
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Chronic cough in children – reasons, diagnostic algorithm.
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Bronchiectasis in children, etiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, diagnosis and treatment.
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Most common complications of pneumonia in children – clinical manifestations, diagnosis, differential diagnosis and treatment.
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Antibacterial therapy in respiratory tract diseases: selection principles, routes of administration.
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Respiratory diseases caused by viruses and possible consequences.
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Respiratory manifestations in connective tissue diseases such as JIA, vasculits, SLE etc.
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Primary and secondary pulmonary hypertension. Cor pulmonale in children, diagnosis, treatment and outcome.
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Wheezing in children – mechanism, causes, diagnosis, differential diagnosis, treatment.
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Causes of relapsing pneumonia, diagnostic tactics.
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Pediatric interstitial lung diseases, classification, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnostic approach, treatment.
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α1-Antitrypsin deficiency – pulmonary and liver disease. Primary ciliary dyskinesia.
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Seminar
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Eosinophilic pulmonary diseases and hypersensitivity pneumonitis. Alveolar proteinosis.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
30.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
16
Length (weeks):
24
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Kendig and Chernick's Disorders of the Respiratory Tract in Children. 9th Edition
2.
Müller, Nestor L. Imaging of the Chest. 2008.
Additional Reading
1.
ERS Handbook of Paediatric Respiratory Medicine. 2nd Edition, Ernst Eber, 2018.
2.
Paediatric respiratory disease. Airways and infection. An atlas of investigation and management. Ed. A. Bush, J. C. Davies.Clinical publishing, Oxford. 2011. Pp.109.
3.
Respiratory Diseases in Infants and Children. Edited by U. Frey and J. Gerritsen
Other Information Sources
1.
Global Strategy for Asthma Management and Prevention
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Clinical guidelines: Care of children with cystic fibrosis, 2023
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CF and non-CF bronchiectasis
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Akūtu augšējo un apakšējo elpceļu infekciju diagnostika un ārstēšana bērniem.