Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Diagnostic and Therapeutic Endoscopy in Children
Course Code
RBC_033
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine
ECTS
6.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Zane Ābola
Residency Speciality
Speciality
Pediatric surgeon
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Zane Ābola
Contacts
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About Study Course
Objective
to provide and enhance the theoretical knowledge and practical skills in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, per the pediatric surgical specialty’s requirements to prepare the doctor for certification in the specialty of pediatric surgery.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Analyze diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic methods in pediatric surgery – be able to evaluate the upper and lower gastrointestinal tracts during endoscopy; be able to evaluate the airways during bronchoscopy - diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic method capabilities in pediatric surgery. - gastroscopy as a diagnostic method for pediatric surgical pathology. - bronchoscopic and esophagogastroduodenoscopic use in emergency situations for children of various ages.
Skills
1.To be able to perform esophagogastroduodenoscopies and bronchoscopies in children at various ages with foreign bodies in the respiratory tract or esophagus.
Competences
1.To evaluate the upper and lower gastrointestinal tracts in children with acute diseases, emergency situations, and pathological conditions.
Assessment
Individual work
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To prepare clinical case description/presentation according to topics of seminars.
To prepare literature review/presentation about 1-3 current topics according to course.
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Examination
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- Written examination containing questions regarding the program, knowledge is evaluated using the 10-point system.
- Practical skills are also evaluated using 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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Modality
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Indications, contraindications, diagnostic and therapeutic possibilities for esophagogastroduodenoscopy, colonoscopy, bronchoscopy usage.
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Seminar
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Gastrointestinal tract investigation.
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Seminar
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On site
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Auditorium
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Respiratory tract investigation.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
6.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
3
Length (weeks):
4
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Clinical Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. Vinay Chandrasekhara, Mar 2018
2.
Pediatric Bronchoscopy. Ed. K.N. Priftis, M.B. Antracophoulus, et.al. Vol 38, KARGER, 2010
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Practical Pediatric Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. 2nd Edition, Ed.G. Gershman, M. Thompson. 2012, Wiley-Blackwel
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Bronchoscopy and Central Airway Disorders. Henri Colt And Septimiu Murgu, Jul 2012
Additional Reading
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Colonoscopic Polypectomy, An Issue of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Clinics. Douglas K. Rex, Aug 2019
2.
Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding Management, An Issue of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Clinics. John R. Saltzman, Jul 2015
Other Information Sources
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www.netwibes.com/info_med
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www.scirus.com