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Study Course Description
Emergency Neurology in Adults I
Course Code
RNM_041
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine
ECTS
11.00
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
To provide an opportunity to deepen knowledge of acute nervous system damage diagnosis and emergency treatment in order to be able to provide emergency medical assistance to acute adult patients with neurological diseases at the stage of pre-hospital and hospital admission department.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.The student will know: 1. Symptoms, syndromes and possible differential diagnoses of damage to the nervous system. 2. Medical tactics in case of acute damage to the nervous system. 3. Methods of lowering increased intracranial pressure.
Skills
1.The student will be able to: • Assess the patient's consciousness, incl. according to the Glasgow Coma Scale. • Perform a lumbar puncture. • Interpret the symptoms of damage to the nervous system. • To evaluate the results of the liquid dynamic test and analysis of the liquid. • Interpret neuroradiological examinations. • Formulate indications for urgent hospitalization and/or outpatient treatment under the supervision of a family doctor.
Competences
1.Competencies in neurology I - examine the patient under the supervision of a certified specialist, justify and formulate a diagnosis, draw up a treatment plan. Assist in manipulation.
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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Acute inflammations of the brain and spinal cord and their coverings. Inflammatory and infectious diseases: brain abscess, encephalitis, febrile seizures, Guillain-Barre syndrome, meningitis
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Acute inflammations of the brain and spinal cord and their coverings. Inflammatory and infectious diseases: brain abscess, encephalitis, febrile seizures, Guillain-Barre syndrome, meningitis
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Neurological problems caused by trauma: spinal cord injury, peripheral nerve injury, brain injury. Cerebral edema. Glasgow Coma Scale
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Neurological problems caused by trauma: spinal cord injury, peripheral nerve injury, brain injury. Cerebral edema. Glasgow Coma Scale
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
11.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
4
Length (weeks):
8
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.