Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Thoracic Surgery in Children
Course Code
RBP_008
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
To acquire in-depth knowledge of purulent, congenital respiratory and lung diseases that require surgical treatment, invasive examinations (thoracoscopy, biopsy, puncture).
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.To know indications, contraindications for surgical therapy, invasive examinations (thoracoscopy, biopsy, puncture) in children with purulent lung-pleural diseases, congenital respiratory and lung diseases.
Skills
1.To be able to apply knowledge for preparation of examinations and treatment plan for children with purulent lung - pleural diseases, congenital respiratory and lung 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 test with 20 questions, evaluation on a 10 point scale
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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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Congenital bronchial and lung abnormalities, diagnosis, differential diagnosis, surgical treatment options.
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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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Purulent diseases of the lungs and pleura, indications and options for surgical treatment.
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Seminar
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On site
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Specialized room
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Formations - causes, diagnostic algorithm.
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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
2.
Coran, Arnold G. Pediatric Surgery. 7th Edition, 2012
Additional Reading
1.
Ferguson, Mark K. Thoracic Surgery Atlas