Diagnostic Tools in Critical Illness

Module code: ICM7078

Credits: 15.0
Semester: SEM1

Contact: Prof Tim Harris

This module aims to provide students with an understanding of diagnostic work up in the early phases of resuscitation. Students will improve their ability to interpret bed side metabolic parameters provided by blood gas analysis, and their ability to interpret the chest radiograph and acute computed tomography imaging as applied to acute care in critical illness. They will also gain an understanding of the role of focused ultrasound and echocardiography in the diagnosis of acute illness and guiding resuscitation. Students will learn via a series of on-line lectures delivered by experts in the field and will participate in discussion groups.

Connected course(s): UDF DATA
Assessment: 70.0% Coursework, 30.0% Examination
Level: 7