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377-0511-00L 2 Credits BSC D-HEST

Emergency Medicine

Notfallmedizin

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Marilù Guigli Poretti
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-06-03 00:07:49

Abstract

By focusing on the 20 most frequent emergencies, the students will learn how to make quick decisions including diagnostic strategy and therapeutic measures. In practical exercises the students practice interprofessional aspects and discuss legal and ethical questions of emergency medicine.

Objective

Perform a triage based on the assessment of the vital signs. Collect a targeted anamnesis (max. 5-6 questions) of a patienta and/or family member Determine the status of a patient with the necessary clinical examinations. Determine a differential diagnosis based on the targeted anamnesis and the status. Interpret the vital signs of a patient Interpret the results of the paraclinical examinations and confirm/reject the differential diagnosis. Based on the differential diagnosis, determine the necessary paraclinical examinations Determine the next steps (treatment in hospital / by family doctor / immediate measures) Identify possible therapeutic measures

Content

Mornings – case discussions & lectures entire group: • Hypo / Hyperglycemia • Principles of poisoning • Acute Dyspnoea • Cough • Acute Diarrohea • Gastrointestina bleeding • Acute Kidney injury • Hypertensive Crisis • Acute Headache • Coma • Chest Pain • Syncope • Acute Abdominal pain • Acute blood loss • Common Trauma • Head Trauma • Fever in child • Crying child • Seizures and convulsions • Dyspnoea in child Afternoon – 4 smaller groups rotating: • Emergency room (Hospital Lugano) • Emergency call-center / Ambulance (Croce Verde - Lugano) • Simulation center (Lugano) • Case discussion (Bellinzona) • BLS Refresh

General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
ungraded semester performance
Für das Erfüllen der Semesterleistung ist eine aktive Teilnahme am gesamten Unterricht notwendig, nur so können die entsprechenden Lernziele erreicht werden. Entsprechend gilt eine Anwesenheitspflicht.Bei jeder Abwesenheit muss der Hauptdozierende vorgängig informiert werden. Die Studierenden sind verpflichtet, ihre Abwesenheit zu begründen. Ob eine Ersatzleistung angeboten werden kann, wird vom Hauptdozierenden entschieden. Andernfalls muss das Modul im Folgejahr wiederholt werden

Registration & Places

Signup End
02.08.2026
Priority: Registration for the course unit is only possible for the primary target group

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
practical/laboratory course Notfallmedizin
Blockwoche vom 14.09.-18.09.2026 im Tessin Ein Besuch wird auch bei Nichtbestehen von Prüfungsblöcken dringend empfohlen!
No time listed 2 h weekly

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