Emergency Radiology I (RRD_060)
About Study Course
Objective
To ensure the acquisition of emergency 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 formulate and sequentially arrange the normal anatomy and anatomical variants of the abdominal organs, thoracic organs, musculoskeletal system, cardiovascular system, nervous system.
• To name, explain and describe the radiological diagnostic guidelines for emergency conditions.
• To recognise, formulate and radiologically evaluate the most frequent acute pathologies.
• To analyse and describe the basic principles and indications of the polytrauma protocol, FAST ultrasonography.
1.• To identify, describe and evaluate the clinical and laboratory indications and contraindications for acute radiological examinations, and select the most appropriate radiological method for the diagnosis of acute pathology.
• To differentiate between and explain the radiological findings of acute pathologies in thoracoabdominal, musculoskeletal, neuroradiology, cardiovascular X-ray and USG examinations.
1.• To interpret and radiologically evaluate acute thoracic radiographs under the supervision of a certified physician.
• To interpret and compare acute abdominal review radiographs under the supervision of a certified physician.
• To substantiate, compare and justify acute skeletal radiographs under the supervision of a certified physician.
• To analyse and explain the basic principles of an acute ultrasonographic examination of the abdominal cavity, including FAST, under the supervision of a certified physician.
• To evaluate, substantiate and justify an ultrasonographic examination of the pleural space under the supervision of a certified physician, marking the hydrothorax puncture site under the supervision of a certified physician.
• To plan, interpret and evaluate an acute ultrasound examination of the blood vessels of the lower limb under the supervision of a certified physician.
