Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Neurosurgery
Course Code
RTM_005
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Forensic science
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Ojārs Teteris
Residency Speciality
Speciality
Forensic medicine expert
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Ojārs Teteris
Contacts
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About Study Course
Objective
To expand knowledge in the diagnosis of neurotraumas for the needs of forensic medicine expertise, in order to prepare a doctor for certification in the specialty of Forensic Medicine Expert and for independent practical activity.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Classify neurotrauma, describe symptoms and diagnosis, operative and conservative treatment methods of neurotrauma.
Skills
1.Carry out diagnosis of neurotraumas, evaluation of neurological reflexes, evaluation of radiological examination data. Carry out clinical examination of 5 neurotrauma patients, radiological investigation of 10 neurotrauma cases, assist in neurosurgery.
Competences
1.Interpret the conclusions of image diagnostic specialists and see the changes caused by neurotrauma in the images, use the results of clinical examinations to perform forensic medical examinations and determine the possible consequences of neurotrauma.
Assessment
Individual work
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Get acquainted with the latest literature in neurosurgery. Prepare a presentation on one of the topics of the seminar.
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Examination
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Examination |
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Abilities 1) to interpret the conclusions of image diagnostic specialists;
2) see the changes caused by the neuroroom in the images,
3) use the results of clinical examinations for forensic medical examinations;
4) determine the possible consequences of neurotrauma.
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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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Topics
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Diagnosis of brain injury, clinical symptoms, therapy. Post-traumatic hygroma.
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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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Spine and spinal cord injury.
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Placement
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Pathogenesis of skull and brain injuries, methanogenesis
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Conservative therapy of brain injury
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Operative therapy of brain injury (cranial trepanation)
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On site
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Placement location
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Topics
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Radiological diagnosis of brain injuries
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Clinic of spine and spinal cord injury, pathogenesis
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On site
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Topics
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Conservative and operative treatment of spine and spinal cord injuries
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Placement
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Modality
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Peripheral nerve damage
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Unaided Work
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Examination of knowledge and practical abilities
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
2
Length (weeks):
2
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Helen L. Whitwell. Forensic Neuropathology. 2nd edition. CRC Press, 2021
2.
Vincent J.H. Di Maio, D. Kimberly Molina, Di Maio’s Forensic. Pathology. 3rd Edition. 2021
3.
Cristoforo Pomara, Forensic and Clinical Forensic Autopsy: Atlas & Handbook. 2nd Edition, CRC Press, 2020
4.
Dolinak D., Matshes E., Lew E. Forensic Pathology. Elsevier Acad. Press, 2005
5.
Itabashi H.H., Andrews J.M.,Tomiyasu U., Erlich S.S. Forensic Neuropathology. Elsvier Acad. Press, 2007
Additional Reading
1.
Aksiks I., Sveržickis R., Kurme D. Galvas trauma. ”Neatliekamā medicīiniskā palīdzība.Traumas”. 1.izd. (izd. NMPC, red. D. Krieviņš), lpp.109-134, Rīga, 2001
2.
Rubin’s Pathology. 4th edition. Lippincott Williams&Wilkins, 2005
3.
Outcomes of Surgical Treatment of Craniocerebral Trauma. Kurme D., Aksiks I., Valeynis E., Sverzhickis.
4.
Teteris O. Letālu galvas smadzeņu traumu etioloģija, mehanoģenēze, patoģenēze, tanatoģenēze un tiesu medicīniskais novērtējums. Promocijas darbs, 1998, RSU
5.
Knight B. Forensic Pathology. Arnold, 2001, London.
Other Information Sources
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Konspekts: Neiroķirurģija. Operācijas mērķis. E-grāmata; Klientu serviss: Referāts
