Thoracic Radiology II (RRD_066)
About Study Course
Objective
To ensure the acquisition of thoracic radiology for successful further implementation of studies in accordance with the requirements of the regulations of the radiology specialty in order to prepare the doctor for certification in the specialty of radiologist, in accordance with the regulatory documents of the Republic of Latvia.
Learning outcomes
1.• To name, explain and radiologically evaluate the normal anatomy and congenital variants of the respiratory system, cardiovascular system, mediastinum and thoracic wall organs.
• To recognise, formulate and briefly describe the radiological signs of interstitial lung diseases, focal changes, chronic inflammatory and obstructive diseases, radiological differential diagnostic techniques.
• To recognise, formulate and sequentially arrange the radiological assessment of mediastinal lymph node groups and lymphadenopathy in CT examinations.
• To explain and radiologically expand the pleural spaces, describe normal variants and radiological signs of pathology.
1.• To recognise, describe and evaluate normal and abnormal thoracic radiographs and descriptions under the supervision of a certified physician.
• To demonstrate, interpret and explain ultrasonography of the pleural space, perform pleural puncture under the supervision of a certified physician.
• To plan, interpret and evaluate normal and abnormal thoracic CT protocols and descriptions under the supervision of a certified physician.
1.• To evaluate, justify and describe normal radiological variants of the respiratory system, cardiovascular system, mediastinum and thoracic wall.
• To differentiate, evaluate and compare abnormal thoracic radiographs, CT protocols and descriptions.
• To compare and evaluate the radiological features of interstitial lung diseases, focal changes, chronic inflammatory and obstructive diseases on thoracic radiographs.
• To differentiate, evaluate and measure abnormal contents in the pleural space on thoracic radiographs and by ultrasonography, and indicate the puncture site under the supervision of a certified physician.
• To recognise, evaluate and justify the position of extrathoracic and pleural tubes, medical implants, stimulators, stents, vascular implants on thoracic radiographs and CT.
