Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Thoracic Surgery
Course Code
RTO_030
Branch of Science
Anatomy; Clinical medicine
ECTS
6.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Andrejs Finogejevs
Residency Speciality
Speciality
Trauma Doctor, Orthopaedist
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Andrejs Finogejevs
Contacts
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About Study Course
Objective
To provide and improve theoretical knowledge and practical skills in thoracic surgery in accordance with the requirements of the surgery specialty regulations in order to prepare students for certification as traumatologists and orthopaedists.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.- theoretical knowledge of the anatomy and pathophysiology of the lungs, pleura, bronchial system, oesophagus and thoracic wall, - theoretical knowledge of the aetiology, pathogenesis, symptoms, diagnosis of acute thoracic surgical diseases and indications for conservative and surgical treatment, - of diagnostic methods, instruments used in thoracic surgery, - of surgeon’s tactics in acute cases, - of emergency medical assistance when needed, indications for surgical treatment, - of peculiarities of the management of the post-operative period.
Skills
1.- assess the general condition of a patient in a proper way, - examine a patient with a thoracic pathology in a proper way, - able to perform a puncture of the pleural cavity, - able to perform drainage of the pleural cavity.
Competences
1.provide skilled first aid and emergency care to patients with thoracic pathology.
Assessment
Individual work
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The students have to master:
- diagnostic methods and instruments used in thoracic surgery,
- principles of intensive care for a thoracic patient in the postoperative period.
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Examination
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A. Examination of knowledge in theoretical matters. A written test of 50 multiple-choice questions (150 questions are prepared.). Assessment is done according to a 10-point grading system.
B. Assessment of performing different manipulations on a mannikin. Assessment is done according to a 10-point grading 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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Physical and special examination methods of a thoracic patient. Chest injuries.
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Seminar
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Pulmonary, pleural and mediastinal tumours.
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Seminar
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Auditorium
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Pleuropulmonary suppurative diseases. Mediastinal inflammation.
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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.
General Thoracic Surgery. 7th Edition. by M.D. Shields, Thomas W. (Editor), M.D. Locicero, Joseph, III (Editor), et.al. Lippincott, Williams&Wilkins, 2021.
2.
Advanced Therapy in Thoracic Surgery. Kenneth I. etc. Lippincott Williams, 2005; 287.