"G. d'Annunzio"
Knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the Respiratory System.
Ensure a good knowledge of blood gas analysis, of respiratory function tests with the related obstructive and restrictive diseases.
Respiratory system diseases: obstructive diseases (COPD, asthma), respiratory failure, chronic pulmonary heart disease, pulmonary fibrosis, pulmonary embolism, blood gas analysis, spirometry.
The functional anatomy of the respiratory system The respiratory tract: conduction and respiratory zone Breathing Factors influencing pulmonary ventilation Forces that are involved in pulmonary ventilation Transport and exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between alveoli, blood and tissues Oxygen-hemoglobin affinity curve Transport of carbon dioxide in the blood Respiratory function tests: - Static lung volumes - Dynamic lung volumes Bronchodilation test or reversibility test Bronchial provocation test The carbon monoxide diffusion test (DLCO) Blood Gas Symptoms and signs of Respiratory diseases Asthma COPD Emphysema Respiratory failure Pulmonary Heart Pulmonary Fibrosis Pulmonary embolism
The teaching material will be provided during the lessons.
The recommended text is: MANUALE DI PNEUMOLOGIA, E. M. Clini, G. Pelaia, EDiSes, Napoli, 2017
Classroom lesson with slides and didactic notebooks. Planned discussions and simulations of clinical cases and instrumental activities.
Interviews with the learners at the beginning of the lesson to check the doubts and concerns related to the previous lessons.
The teacher receives by appointment upon request by e-mail at the address giudittacasciato@virgilio.it
