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Study Course Description

Anaesthesiology, Reanimatology II

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
RTK_029
Branch of Science
Anatomy; Clinical medicine
ECTS
6.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor

Residency Speciality

Speciality
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Contacts

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About Study Course

Objective

To ensure acquisition and improvement of theoretical knowledge and practical skills in anaesthesiology, reanimatology according to the requirements of the thoracic surgery speciality regulations to prepare doctors for certification in the speciality of thoracic surgery according to regulatory documents of the Republic of Latvia.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.Able to demonstrate in-depth or extended knowledge and understanding of the following topics: - basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation algorithm; - advanced cardiopulmonary resuscitation algorithms currently accepted in the country; - airway patency techniques: manual, airway, tracheal intubation, split bronchial intubation, laryngeal mask, intubating laryngeal mask, Combitube tube, extreme cricothyrotomy; - artificial lung ventilation: mouth-to-mouth, mouth-to-nose, with Ambu manual ventilator, manually, using an anaesthetic face mask; - features of artificial lung ventilation in thoracic surgery: single lung ventilation, high-frequency jet ventilation; - respiratory and haemodynamic monitoring of anaesthetized and comatose patients, and other types of monitoring; - principles and stages of general and regional anaesthesia in thoracic surgery; - features of artificial lung ventilation in thoracic surgery: single lung ventilation, high-frequency jet ventilation; - acute postoperative pain management.

Skills

1.Able to independently apply theory, methods and problem-solving skills to perform: - tracheal intubation - artificial ventilation of the lungs - patient monitoring.

Competences

1.Able to independently formulate and critically analyse complicated scientific and professional problems, to substantiate decisions, and to conduct additional analysis, if needed. Able to integrate knowledge from different fields, make a contribution to the creation of new knowledge, development of research or professional activity methods, to demonstrate understanding and ethical responsibility for the scientific result or potential impact of professional activity.

Assessment

Individual work

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Individual work

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Creating presentations on relevant topics; compilation of current literature and scientific articles.

Examination

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Grade
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Examination

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A resident can get a passing grade if they are able to: Assess the patient’s general condition correctly. Examine the patient adequately. Provide emergency assistance when needed. At the end of the cycle, the resident’s practical work skills and theoretical knowledge are assessed in writing with a grade on a 10-point scale.

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Part 1
  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Specialized room

Topics

Pulmonary artery thromboembolism.
  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Specialized room

Topics

Coughing up blood and bleeding in the lungs.
  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Specialized room

Topics

Sudden chest pain.
  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Specialized room

Topics

Chronic (partial and global) respiratory failure.
  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Specialized room

Topics

Pulmonary heart disease.
  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Specialized room

Topics

Pulmonary oedema.
  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Specialized room

Topics

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
6.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
7
Length (weeks):
4
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

Cohen’s Comprehensive Thoracic Anesthesia. 1st Edition, Edmond Cohen. 2021

Additional Reading

1.

Principles and Practice of Anesthesia for Thoracic Surgery. 2nd Edition. 2019. Peter Slinger (Editor)