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Study Course Description
Emergency Radiology I
Course Code
RNM_051
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine
ECTS
6.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Aleksejs Višņakovs
Residency Speciality
Speciality
Emergency Medicine Doctor
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Aleksejs Višņakovs
Contacts
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About Study Course
Objective
Provide an opportunity to acquire knowledge about the possibilities of radiological methods in the diagnosis of acute and urgent conditions, as well as practical skills, perform a targeted ultrasonographic examination in acute trauma patients (FAST), interpret the obtained results.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.The student will be able to: describe imaging methods, explain the principles of operation of diagnostic devices, how to prepare a patient for an examination, formulate indications and contraindications for radiological examinations, as well as interpret the results of the examination.
Skills
1.The student will be able to: 1) independently perform ultrasonography examinations of acute trauma patients according to a certain protocol (FAST), will be able to evaluate the indications and results of the examination; 2) will know how to choose the most informative urgent examination for each pathology (RTG, CT, MR, US) and evaluate the result; 3) will be able to use the radiologist's conclusion to draw up an optimal further examination and treatment plan in an emergency situation.
Competences
1.Competence – the ability to choose and accurately formulate the necessary radiological examinations under the supervision of a certified specialist, as well as to perform an ultrasonographic examination of a trauma patient.
Assessment
Individual work
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In-depth research of seminar topics and preparation of presentations for each seminar.
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Examination
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Examination of theoretical knowledge and practical skills at the end of the study course in a 10-point system.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Seminar
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Topics
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Physical basics of radiological methods (X-ray (X-ray), computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance (MR), ultrasonography (US), invasive methods), patient preparation for examination, principles of selection of diagnostic manipulations. Radiological diagnosis of polytrauma.
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Seminar
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Radiological diagnosis (CT, MR) of emergency and acute conditions of the central nervous system, face and neck, indications, contraindications
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Seminar
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Radiological diagnosis (CT, MR) of emergency and acute conditions of the central nervous system, face and neck, indications, contraindications
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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.
Wyatt J.P. et al. Oxford handbook of emergency medicine. Oxford University Press, 2020.