Learning objectives
The ADF of the 3rd year has the scope to prepare the students to deepen their knowledge the arguments that will be carried out in the 4th year. <br />
The frequency in the ward visits will premit the student to verify the arguments learnt during the theoretical lessons so as to apprehend the principal basis of the specialized discipline. <br />
Prerequisites
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Course unit content
<p>The ADF is relative to the following pathologies: tumour of the lungs, pleura, mediastin, etc. These topics will be developed in the preparatory way of the ADF concerning the 4th year students. <br />
The ADI is aimed at small groups of students that on the ward become involved in the pre and post operative problems; in particular the students are in contact with the case history and the exams concerning the main thoracic pathologies; the students learn to detect the vital parameters: b/p, cardiac frequency, respiratory frequency, blood/O2 concentration; the students assist medication and are help in interpreting the X-ray exams of the thorax. <br />
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Full programme
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Bibliography
<p>Pearson et All.: Thoracic Surgery (second edition) Churchill Livingston 2002.</p>
<p>Carbognani P., Rusca M., Bobbio P.: Patologia Toracica di Interesse Chirurgico, Ed. Minerva Medica, 2000. </p>
Teaching methods
Oral lectures, multimedial supported. Practical activities in the ward and operating room with check of the learning of each student.
Assessment methods and criteria
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Other information
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