Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Infection in Vascular Surgery
Course Code
RAKI_029
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine
ECTS
9.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Sanita Pumpure
Residency Speciality
Speciality
Vascular surgeon
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Svetlana Thora
Contacts
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About Study Course
Objective
To ensure the acquisition and improvement of theoretical knowledge and practical skills Infection in vascular surgery, in accordance with the requirements of the regulations of the specialty of vascular surgery, in order to prepare the doctor for certification in the specialty of vascular surgeon, in accordance with the regulatory documents of the Republic of Latvia.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.After completing the course, you will be able to know/apply: - Complication types and their frequency, as well as structure; -Types of repeated surgery for the reconstructed segment of the prosthesis, stent thrombosis; -Repeated revascularization at anastomotic aneurysms, stenoses; - Variants of repeated surgery for prosthesis infection.
Skills
1.- Will be able to apply diagnostic methods for prosthesis infection, thrombosis, anastomosis stenoses: dopplerography, CTA, MRA, DSA, - Will know how to choose adequate tactics for the elimination of complications. You will be oriented in the detection of conventional and modern infectious agents, antibacterial therapy and surgery.
Competences
1.Based on the severity of the complication, it will be possible to predict the outcome by applying different treatment methods.
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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Presentation of clinical material in society, conference.
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Infection in vascular surgery. Epidemiology. Prevention.
Paraprosthetic infection.
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Modern technologies in angiosurgery.
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Repeated operations in angiosurgery.
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Antibacterial therapy in angiosurgery.
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"Entrapment" syndromes (extravasal compressions), vascular surgery, prediction of reconstructions.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
9.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
6
Length (weeks):
7
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Vascular Surgery. A Clinical Guide to Decision-making. 1st Edition - October 14, 2021
Additional Reading
1.
R. Rutherford. Vascular Surgery. W.B. Saunders Company, 2014, V I-II 3057 p.
2.
W.S. Moore, J.C. Jimenez. Handbook of Vascular Disease Management. World Scientific Publishing Company, University of California, Los Angeles, USA, 2011, 313 p.