Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Otorhinolaryngology
Course Code
RMS_042
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Surgery
ECTS
11.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Ģirts Šalms
Residency Speciality
Speciality
Maxillofacial Surgeon
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Ģirts Šalms
Contacts
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About Study Course
Objective
Ear, nose and throat diseases - diagnosis and treatment.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.You will gain knowledge about the anatomy of ENT organs, diseases, their aetiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, differential diagnosis and treatment - conservative and surgical. They will acquire knowledge of ENT oncological diseases, their aetiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, differential diagnosis and treatment. They will apply the acquired knowledge in clinical practice.
Skills
1.Examination of the nose and evaluation of pathologies. Use of an endoscope in nasal examination. Highmore cavity puncture. Viewing voice links. Examination of the eardrum. Perform a tracheostomy.
Competences
1.Be able to differentiate ENT pathology from maxillofacial pathology. Be able to diagnose common ENT pathologies, provide primary care and, if necessary, refer to an ENT specialist. Be able to assess head-neck infections and oncological frostbite in order to involve maxillofacial and ENT specialists in the management of these pathologies.
Assessment
Individual work
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1.
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Assist in ENT operations, advise patients. Analysis of clinical literature on inflammations in the area of the mouth, face and jaws, neck, tonsils. Training of tracheostomy skills on a manikin in MTIC, Anniņmuiža boulevard.
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Examination
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1.
Examination |
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Summarizing together the knowledge and work in seminars (50%/50%).
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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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Location
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Examination of the nasal cavity and nasal endoscopy.
Functional endoscopic surgery.
Frontal sinuses surgery.
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Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Nasal and related diseases - diagnosis and treatment. Odontogenic sinusitis. Foreign bodies in maxillary sinuses.
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Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Throat, tonsils, and larynx - inflammatory diseases, treatment.
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Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Tracheostomy. Cricothyrotomy.
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Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Larynx and pharynx oncologic diseases. Etiology, diagnostics, and treatment.
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Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Etiology, diagnostics, and prevention of hearing organs. Surgical treatment methods.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
11.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
6
Length (weeks):
8
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Ear, Nose, and Throat Diseases. With Head and Neck Surgery. By Hans Behrbohm, Oliver Kaschke, Tadeus Nawka, Andrew C. Swift. Book; E-Book (EPUB); E-Book (PDF). 4th edition, 2024
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Ballenger's Otorhinolaryngology: Head and Neck Surgery Kindle Edition. by P. Ashley Wackym (Author), James B. Snow (Author). People's Medical Publishing House-USA; 18th edition. 11 July, 2017
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Textbook of ENT and Head and Neck Surgery. 1st edition, Kindle Edition. by P. Hazarika. CBS PUBLISHERS AND DISTRIBUTORS PVT LTD. August 6, 2018
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Scott-Brown's Otorhinolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery. 8th edition (Set of 3 Volumes): 3 volume set Hardcover. 26 September, 2018. by John Watkinson (Editor), Ray Clarke (Editor)
5.
Cummings Pediatric Otolaryngology. Editor: Marci M. Lesperance. 2nd edition. August 25, 2021