Studying at the University of Verona
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Study Plan
The Study Plan includes all modules, teaching and learning activities that each student will need to undertake during their time at the University.
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TAF (Type of Educational Activity) All courses and activities are classified into different types of educational activities, indicated by a letter.
Pulmonology and Lung Disease - PNEUMOLOGIA E DIAGNOSTICA PNEUMOLOGICA (2020/2021)
Teaching code
4S000269
Teacher
Credits
2
Language
Italian
Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)
MED/10 - RESPIRATORY DISEASES
Period
Lezioni 2 semestre PERF dal Mar 1, 2021 al May 14, 2021.
Learning outcomes
To provide the basic notions about respiratory illnesses and respiratory diagnostic tests.
To create instruments to understand diagnostic tests, regarding gas exchange, pulmonary function tests, sleep-related disorders.
To give notions to understand the interactions between respiratory system and cardiocirculatory system, from a physiologic and pathophysiologic point of view.
Active participation in respiratory physiology lab and sleep lab.
Program
Introduction to respiratory illnesses:
- anatomy and function of the respiratory system
Approach to the patient with respiratory illnesses:
- pulmonary function tests: flow-volume loop, lung volumes, plethysmography, TLCO
- bronchodilation test, methacoline challenge test
- walking test, cardiopulmonary exercise test
- arterial blood gases analysis: gas exchange, acid-base balance
Imaging in respiratory illnesses:
- chest X-ray, CT scan
Endoscopic diagnostic procedures: interaction with cardio-circulatory system
Respiratory failure:
- definition, diagnosis, treatment: oxygen, HFO2, non invasive ventilation, invasive ventilation - interaction with cardio-circulatory system
Upper airways inflammations
Low respiratory tract infections
Obstructive lung diseases: asthma, COPD, bronchiectasis, cystic fibrosis
Professional and environmental illnesses
Pulmonary circulation diseases: pulmonary embolism, pulmonary hypertension
Diffuse lung diseases
Pulmonary neoplasms
Respiratory and cardio-circulatory sleep-related diseases
Author | Title | Publishing house | Year | ISBN | Notes |
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C. Rugarli, L.M. Fabbri | Medicina interna sistematica - Estratto: Malattie dell'apparato respiratorio | Elsevier - Edra | 2016 |
Examination Methods
Oral examination