Respiratory system

Content

Respiratory System

Objectives and content

• To build on existing knowledge of respiratory physiology to gain insight into the pathophysiological changes at the root of respiratory conditions (the upper and lower airways and the lungs).
• To learn to diagnose and properly address common respiratory and ear, nose and throat conditions.
• To learn to differentiate between life-threatening and chronic diseases of the respiratory system.
• To recognize less common clinical pictures of the respiratory system in order to avoid therapeutic delays.

Work formats
The course consists of weekly interactive work sessions Students are expected to devote a significant amount of time to independent self-study. The course handbook lists the material required to be studied prior to each meeting. Students' understanding of the material is further developed and expanded on during each session.

A pathology laboratory session corresponding to the material covered and a spirometry course are embedded into the course. The radiology education also continues parallel to the course.

Place within the curriculum:
Respiratory System takes place during weeks 26 through 30 of year 1 (weeks 9-13 of the year).

Literature
The course is based on the following sources:
Mandatory textbook:

• ClinicalRespiratoryMedicine. R.K. Albert, S.G. Spiro, J.R. Jett. Third edition. Mosby, 2004. ISBN 978-0-323-04825-5.

Also available as e-book: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/book/9780323048255

• Pathologic Basis of Disease. Robbins, 10th edition.

• Leerboek Keel-, Neus- en Oorheelkunde en hoofd-hals chirurgie, de Vries, N. e.a., 3e, 2019 / most recent edition.

Please also refer to the general textbook list.

Assessment
A written/digital test takes place twice a year (one regular test and a repeat).

Contact Person
Dr. I. Bronsveld, mail: i.bronsveld@umcutrecht.nl