Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Resuscitation and Intensive Care for Children
Course Code
RBP_006
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Paediatrics
ECTS
6.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Elīna Aleksejeva
Residency Speciality
Speciality
Pediatric pneumologist
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Elīna Aleksejeva
Contacts
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About Study Course
Objective
Gain in-depth knowledge of cardiopulmonary resuscitation, shock, acute respiratory distress: clinical manifestations, diagnosis, differential diagnosis, therapy in childhood. To gain knowledge of pulmonary ventilation in childhood, indications, contraindications.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Know the principles of cardiopulmonary resuscitation in children. Know how to diagnose, draw up an examination plan and provide appropriate treatment for a patient with shock, acute distress syndrome in childhood. Know the principles, indications and contraindications of pulmonary ventilation.
Skills
1.Skills to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Competences
1.Use the acquired knowledge and skills to perform the functions of a highly qualified specialist and to advise patients with acquired and congenital lung and respiratory diseases at any age of the child.
Assessment
Individual work
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During each study course, reports are prepared, clinical cases are reviewed, and literature is reviewed.
In addition to seminars, residents conduct research and pedagogical work, as well as attend lectures organised by the Centre for Continuing Education on interdisciplinary problems and theoretical guidelines in medicine and other sciences.
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Examination
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A multiple-choice test with 30 questions. Assessment according to a 10-point grading system.
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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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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Principles of cardiolpulmonary resuscitation in children of different ages
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Seminar
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Acute respiratory failure, causes, principles of differential diagnosis, complications, therapy
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Seminar
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Acute respiratory distress in children, etiology, pathogenesis, principles of diagnosis, complications, therapy. Ventilation-induced lung damage.
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Seminar
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Oxygen therapy, non-invasive and invasive ventilation, indications, contraindications and principles of management
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Seminar
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Interpretation of blood gas composition, principles of fluid and electrolyte correction.
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Seminar
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Specialized room
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Respiratory damage caused by burns and inhalation, principles of emergency care.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
6.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
6
Length (weeks):
4
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Kendig and Chernick's Disorders of the Respiratory Tract in Children. 9th Edition
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Textbook of Pediatric Emergency medicine. Edit. Fleisher G. R., et al. Lippincott Williams&Wilkins. 2020.
Additional Reading
1.
Fuhrman and Zimmerman's Pediatric Critical Care. 6th Edition, 2022 by Elsevier
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Intensīvās terapijas ceļvedis, BKUS materiāls