Learning objectives
Advanced skill in order to provide anatomical and physiological and clinical care in respiratory diseases and respiratory rehabilitation. Technical and professional skills in diseases tht results in respiratory failure and who require treatment with oxygen therapy and mechanical ventilators (BiPAP and CPAP).
Prerequisites
Anatomy and Physiology of the respiratory system.
Course unit content
Clinical and functional evaluation of respiratory function into its components: mechanical ventilation, perfusion and diffusion. Respiratory diseases characterized by ostruction, restrictive and bronchial hypersecretion: asthma, chronic bronchitis, enphysema, COPD, bronchiectasis, cystic fibrosis. Cli8nical and functional evaluation of the patient's cardiopulmonary and rehabilitative aspects. Tobacco smoke and related diseases. Aspects of rehabilitatione and mechanical ventilation.
Full programme
Pulmonary function and mechanisms of the defence of the airways: cough and CMC, Chronic bronchitis, Emphysema, COPD, bronchiectasis, cystic fibrosis, Spirometry, gas analisys, pulse oximetry and 6MWT (six minute walking test).
Bibliography
Lezioni di Pneumologia - D. Olivieri; E. Marangio, A. Chetta. UNI NOVA
Fisiopatologia Polmonare J.B. West. McGraw-Hill
Teaching methods
Lectures will be held on-site in compliance with safety standards, provided that further instructions on the ongoing health emergency are not implemented. Supporting material will be available on the specific, student-reserved platform (Elly) and will include slide presentations, audio-video aids or video-recording of the lectures.
Assessment methods and criteria
Conclusive Oral Examination.
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