Elective program: Pediatrics Pulmonology
Division of Pulmonology, Department of Pediatrics,
Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University
Course syllabus
1. Course Name: Pediatrics Pulmonology
2. Course Code: N/A
3. Credits: N/A
4. Prerequisite: N/A
5. Type of Course:
6. Session/Academic year: 2-4 weeks (March, May)
7. Course Description: The elective rotation in Pediatrics Pulmonology is open to medical students and physicians interested in pathophysiology and respiratory diseases.
8. Objectives:
1) Diagnose, investigate, and manage common pediatric pulmonology problems such as respiratory tract infections, congenital malformations, obstructive sleep apnea, foreign body aspiration, bronchiectasis, apnea
2) Describe asthma pathogenesis, fundamentals of diagnostic testing for asthma, and learn fundamentals of asthma management
3) Describe the clinical and physical evaluation of the respiratory system
4) Understand the respiratory monitoring including pulse oximeter, blood gases determination, x-ray interpretation, pulmonary function test, peak flow meter
5) Define, evaluate and diagnose emergency in respiratory problems, including respiratory failure, pneumothorax, hemoptysis, airway obstruction, foreign body aspiration
6) Understand the respiratory care including oxygen and humidify, aerosol therapy, the inhalation device
| 1st Week | 8 - 9 am | 9 am - 12 am | 1 pm - 4 pm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | Department Activity | Orientation and Assignment | Chest clinic observation |
| Tue | Department Activity | Lecture: History taking and physical examination in the respiratory system | Topic review, Chest Grand Round |
| Wed | Department Activity | Lecture: Common respiratory disease | Journal club, Chest clinic observation |
| Thu | Department Activity | Respiratory care and equipment | Lecture: Non-invasive mechanical ventilator lecture |
| Fri | Department Activity | Lecture: Basic to advanced chest x-ray interpretation | Self-study |
| 2nd Week | 8 - 9 am | 9 am - 12 am | 1 pm - 4 pm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | Department Activity | Observe and interpret pulmonary function test | Chest clinic observation |
| Tue | Department Activity | In-patient round | Topic review, Chest Grand Round |
| Wed | Department Activity | Lecture: diagnosis and management of asthma | Journal club, Chest clinic observation |
| Thu | Department Activity | In-patient round | Lecture: Invasive mechanical ventilator lecture |
| Fri | Department Activity | Lecture: Pediatric OSA | Self-study |