Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Paediatric Emergencies
Course Code
KPUMTK_013
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Paediatrics
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 7
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Reinis Balmaks
Structure Unit Manager
Oļegs Sabeļņikovs
Structural Unit
Department of Anaesthesiology, Intensive Care and Clinical simulations
Contacts
Riga, 26a Anninmuizas boulevard, aurk@rsu.lv, +371 67061579
About Study Course
Objective
Learn the structured assessment of vital functions and prevention of their disorders in critically ill children by simulating clinical situations close to real situations.
Preliminary Knowledge
Knowledge of emergency medicine, intensive care and paediatrics relevant to 5th year of study at the Faculty of Medicine.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.The students will learn the physiology of the most common life-threatening conditions in children (with attention to the specific compensatory mechanisms) and critical interventions to prevent them. In addition, the students will be gradually introduced to the concepts of structured approach and crisis resource management.
Skills
1.Structured assessment of a critically ill child. Positive pressure ventilation with face mask and bag. Endotracheal intubation. Closed chest compressions. Intraosseous access. Administration of medication in emergencies. Fluid challenge/ administration of fluid bolus in children. Leadership/ teamwork/ communication in crisis.
Competences
1.The students will be able to do both: take leadership by using theory and management principles and be part of a productive team by using practical skills and effective communication. The competencies will be universally applicable, far beyond the simulated situations during the course.
Assessment
Individual work
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The students will have access to a short summary of each topic, international guidelines or important review article and websites with videos in clinical medicine in order to practice the neccessary procedures.
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Examination
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Attendance of lectures and classes is mandatory; work with study materials and literature; engagement in team during simulations; demonstration of knowledge during the post simulation debrief.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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4
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Topics
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Critically ill child: The ABCDE approach structured evaluation.
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4
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Respiratory tract and airways.
Description
Annotation: During the class students improve resuscitation skills on mannequins (with skill-reporters).
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Respiratory failure.
Description
Annotation: During practical class students develop external bleeding control skills and managament in case of casualty with shock
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Blood circulation/shock.
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4
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Emergencies in neurology.
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Trauma.
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4
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Cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Description
Annotation: During practical class students develop skills in action planning in emergency and skills in basic resuscitation.
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4
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Teamwork/ resources in crisis.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
1.50
Contact hours:
16 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Part 2
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
1.50
Contact hours:
16 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Van de Voorde P, Turner NM, Djakow J, et.al. European Resuscitation Council Guidelines 2021: Paediatric Life Support. Resuscitation. 2021 Apr;161:327-387. doi: 10.1016/j.resuscitation.2021.02.015. Epub 2021 Mar 24. PMID: 33773830.
Additional Reading
1.
New England Journal of Medicine – Videos in Clinical Medicine
2.
Openpediatrics