Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Paediatric Otorhinolaryngology
Course Code
RBP_010
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Paediatrics
ECTS
6.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Jānis Sokolovs
Residency Speciality
Speciality
Pediatric pneumologist
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Elīna Aleksejeva
Contacts
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About Study Course
Objective
To acquire in-depth knowledge about the most common congenital and acquired diseases of the upper respiratory tract in children, diagnosis, treatment and possible prevention.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.To know the most common congenital and acquired upper respiratory diseases, their diagnosis, treatment and possible prevention.
Skills
1.To be able to investigate and objectively evaluate the clinical findings in children with acquired and congenital respiratory diseases.
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 the latest 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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MCT with 30 questions, evaluation in 10 points 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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Location
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Acute upper respiratory diseases, etiology, diagnosis, differential diagnosis, principles of 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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Congenital upper respiratory diseases, diagnostics, differential diagnosis, principles of therapy
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Seminar
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On site
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Specialized room
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Tracheostomy in children, indications, principles of assessment depending on the child's age, principles of surgical treatment, post-operative period, complications, follow-up care
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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.
Kendig and Chernick's Disorders of the Respiratory Tract in Children. 9th Edition
Additional Reading
1.
Diseases of the Ear, Nose and Throat, Ray Clarke, Wiley, 11th Edition, 2013
2.
ERS Handbook of Paediatric Respiratory Medicine. 2nd Edition, Ernst Eber, 2018.
Other Information Sources
1.
Lescanne, E., Chiron, B. Pediatric tonsillectomy: Clinical practice guidelines. European Annals of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Diseases. 2012-10-01, Volume 129, Issue 5, Pages 264-271,
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Rosenfeld, R. M., Schwartz, S. R. Clinical practice guideline: tympanostomy tubes in children. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2013 Jul; 149 (1 Suppl): S1-35