Topics (sylabus):
Propedeutics in pneumology. Anamnesis. Physical exam.
Functional examination in pneumology. Spirometry, bodypletysmography, pulmonary diffusion examination. Blood gases. Bronchopruction and bronchodilation tests. Spiroergometry. Examination of respiratory muscles.
Endoscopic methods in pneumology. Bronchoscopy. Indications, diagnostic and therapeutic options. Contraindications to the examination.
Sudden events in pneumology. Pneumotorax. Pulmonary embolism. Unstable bronchial asthma. Diagnosis, therapy
Shortness of breath and chest pain. Diagnostic algorithm, differential diagnostics
Cough and hemoptysis. Diagnostic algorithm, differential diagnostics
Pleural syndrome. Differential diagnostics. Healing approach. Chest drainage
Thoracic surgery. Preoperative examination, Types of surgery, Indications for surgery
Medical history, physical examination and laboratory findings in different lung diseases. Analysis of main pulmonary symptoms. Basics of lung function testing and endoscopical methods (bronchoscopy, thoracoscopy).
Orientation in lung surgery.