Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Pneumonology Beyond the Ordinary
Course Code
ISK_239
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Internal medicine
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 7
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Madara Tirzīte
Structure Unit Manager
Jūlija Voicehovska
Structural Unit
Department of Internal Diseases
Contacts
Department of Internal Diseases, Hipokrata Street 2, Riga
About Study Course
Objective
Acquire broader, in-depth knowledge of the topics of pneumonology and the relevant clinical problem situations. To become competent in the assessment of patients with lung pathologies overviewed within the course, to evaluate the nature of the relevant pathologies, the potential diagnosis and treatment at different stages of the disease, to familiarise with possible differential diagnoses. The aim of the course is to promote the creation and strengthening of competences, too, through linking various topics of pneumonology discussed in the course with the nosologies of other specialties.
Preliminary Knowledge
Knowledge from "A" study course "Pneumonology". Anatomy of the respiratory system, physiology, pathological physiology, physical examination methods, radiological examination methods in the diagnostics of lung diseases, pharmacology of the respiratory system.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.The acquisition of knowledge to recognize, assess, understand, diagnose, differentiate and adequately treat lung diseases overviewed during the course, as well as the knowledge about action in case of problemsituations.
Skills
1.During the study course, students will use reasoning and analysis skills to settle situations, to understand and interpret them, to search for possible solutions.
Competences
1.During the course of the study course, transverse competences will be strengthened by linking the various topics of pneumonology discussed in the course with the nosologies of other specialities.
Assessment
Individual work
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Class attendance, activities during classes |
50.00% from total grade
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Test
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Examination
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Final exam - multiple choice question test |
50.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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1
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Topics
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Ventilation management.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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1
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Topics
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Nutrition aspects for pneumonological patients.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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3
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Topics
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Sleep breathing problems. Obstructive sleep apnea. Central apnea. Diagnostics, principles of treatment.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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3
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Topics
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Practical aspects of ventilation management. Monitoring of oxygen therapy and non-invasive pulmonary ventilation in outpatients. Basic principles of ECMO for lung diseases. Neuromuscular diseases and lung involvement.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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3
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Topics
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Inhalation devices - principles, techniques, common errors of use.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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3
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Topics
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Non-surgical treatment of lung cancer.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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3
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Topics
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Cystic fibrosis in adults. Lung transplant.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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3
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Topics
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Interpretation of pulmonary functional tests – beyond basics.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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3
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Topics
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Hospitalised pneumonia. Rare lung infections.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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3
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Topics
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Occupational factors and lung damage. Pneumotoxic medications. Pulmonary damage in drug use.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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3
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Topics
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Mediastinal diseases – pneumomediastin, tumours, cysts.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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3
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Topics
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Eosinophilia and eosinophil lung diseases.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
E-studijas - docētāju gatavotie materiāli par konkrēto tēmu./E-studies - materials prepared by lecturers on a specific topic.Suitable for English stream
2.
MedscapeSuitable for English stream
3.
UpToDateSuitable for English stream
Additional Reading
1.
Principles of Pulmonary MedicineSuitable for English stream
2.
Murray & Nadel's Textbook of Respiratory MedicineSuitable for English stream
3.
Clinical Respiratory MedicineSuitable for English stream