Join the QUB CardioSoc weekly teaching series and delve into respiratory disease including pneumothorax and pulmonary effusion including the aetiology, causes, investigations and management for these. This session is aimed at preclinical students embarking on their cardiac studies, and clinical students seeking a refresher. Enhance your anatomical understanding and enrich your medical knowledge base in this peer-to-peer learning platform.
Thoracic — Pneumothorax and Pulmonary Effusion (QUB CardioSoc Teaching Series 24/25 #19)
Description
Summary
The QUB CardioSoc weekly teaching series invites medical professionals for an in-depth study of respiratory diseases like pneumothorax and pulmonary effusion. This session covers everything from their causes, diagnosis, to management. Preclinical students starting their cardiac studies as well as clinical students needing a refresher will find this session valuable. The peer-to-peer platform offers a chance to not only upgrade your understanding of cardiac anatomy but also boost your overall medical knowledge.
Learning objectives
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By the end of the teaching series, learners should be able to understand and discuss the anatomy of the thoracic region relevant to pneumothorax and pulmonary effusion.
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Learners should be able to identify and differentiate the etiology and common causes of pneumothorax and pulmonary effusion.
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Learners will gain skills on how to investigate these conditions, including the interpretation of relevant diagnostic imaging and lab tests.
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Equipping the learners with knowledge to manage patients with pneumothorax and pulmonary effusion, including understanding of various therapeutic approaches.
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The learners should be able to apply the knowledge gained in clinical scenarios, thereby enhancing their ability to diagnose and manage patients with respiratory diseases such as pneumothorax and pulmonary effusion.