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Refresher Week
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Abstract
This module will selectively take up, repeat and expand on numerous contents from previous semesters.The students should have deepened or newly acquired basic histological, anatomical and pharmacological knowledge. They should also consolidate and deepen their knowledge of emergency care and be familiar with clinical pictures frequently encountered in emergency care.
Objective
The student should, among other things… Histology: - name the 4 basic tissue types, their subdivisions and histological characteristics and recognize them in the histological specimen. - reproduce the normal histological structure of the organs most frequently examined in pathology, and recognize them in the histological preparation. - recognize and distinguish basic structures that are present in almost all organs, such as epithelia (incl. basal membrane), free and localized connective tissue cells, blood and lymph vessels and nerve fiber bundles. Anatomy (pelvic floor): The student should reproduce... - the division of the pelvic space. - the fibromuscular structure of the pelvic floor. - the functions of the pelvic floor. Respiration and respiratory tract: - identify the most common causes of impaired breathing and vulnerable airway. - explain the system for assessing the respiration and airways. - describe the application possibilities of O2 and explain basic techniques of airway management. - perform mouth-to-mouth or mouth-to-nose resuscitation for 3 minutes. - perform a basic treatment of an open pneumothorax. - apply airway skills: Esmarch’s maneuver, head tilt-chin lift maneuver, remove foreign bodies and demonstrate enoral suctioning. In addition, perform the Heimlich maneuver as a simulation in adults and discuss its use in children. Blood circulation: - reproduce the most frequent causes of shock and circulatory arrest as well as the principle of recapillarisation. - recognize and determine different forms of shock and demonstrate shock positioning in simulation. - apply a wound compression-compression bandage tourniquet (stop the bleed concept). Emergency care and wound care: - explain the ABCDE concept of emergency medicine - explain the causes of acute clouding of consciousness. - Explain the Glasglow Coma Scale (GCS) and perform a neurological assessment using GCS. - Demonstrate immobilization and rescue techniques, including positioning of unconscious patients and log-roll maneuvers - perform a preclinical immobilization of limb fractures. - explain and apply the technique of single-button suturing and demonstrate the correct preparation of wound care -apply and demonstrate the technique of infiltration anesthesia Pharmacology: - list important groups of antibiotics and explain the problem of problem germs (VRE) - explain pharmacological properties, adverse effects and important differences between penicillin, DNA gyrase inhibitors, cephalosporins and aminoglycosides. - explain an empirical therapy of meningitis in adults. - explain the optimal target blood pressure in arterial hypertension using the SPRINT Trial. This also includes the classification of hypertension into degrees of severity and its therapy. - Explain therapeutic goals of stable CAD (chronically stable CAD), describe the 3 pillars of therapy for stable CAD and overview the subsequent cardioprotective pharmacotherapy.
Content
- repetition and deepening of the histological knowledge of organ systems and tissues which is required for understanding the sampler of general and special pathology; introduction to the histology of the prostate and uterus - repetition and deepening of the anatomy, especially of the pelvic floor - repetition and deepening of pharmacological knowledge (antibiotics, DNA gyrase inhibitors, therapy of hypertension) - repetition of the BLS course with AED - repetition and deepening of the theory of emergency medicine, with a focus on respiration and the respiratory tract, blood circulation, emergency care and wound car
General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- BSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- ungraded semester performance
Registration & Places
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture with exercise |
Refresher Week
9.-13. März 2020
|
No time listed | 2 h weekly |