Prerequisites for Module
None.
Corequisite Modules
None.
Precluded Modules
None.
Aims of Module
To enable the student to understand the special conditions and environments that influence the management of critically ill adults and children and their multi-dimensional needs.
Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
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Discuss the pathophysiological background of cardiac and respiratory conditions.
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Discuss and demonstrate selected assessment and treatment techniques related to the management of cardio-respiratory patients.
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Outline the principles of life support systems, monitoring, anaesthesia and relevant pharmacology.
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Discuss the physiotherapy management of patients in critical or acute facilities and the role of the inter-disciplinary team.
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Discuss the rehabilitation of cardio-respiratory patients and the psycho-social effects of these conditions and settings.
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Indicative Module Content
Anatomy, physiology and pathologies of common paediatric and neonatal conditions. Pathophysiology of cardiac and respiratory failure and surgery. Relevant pharmacological and radiological interventions.The role of and management by physiotherapists and the interdisciplinary team within acute and specialist settings such as intensive therapy and cornonary care units.The continuing rehabilitation of cardiac and respiratory conditions.The psychosocial and socio-ecomonic consequences of these conditions and the factors affecting late stage rehabilitation and integration into society.
Indicative Student Workload
Contact Hours
| Full Time | Lectures
| 21 | Tutorials/seminars
| 10 | Practical workshops
| 13 | Groups analysis of data/radiograph/case study
| 6 |
Directed Study
| | Core reading
| 25 | Computer assisted learning
| 20 |
Private Study
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| 55 |
| Mode of Delivery
Lectures, tutorials, work books, practicals and simulated scenarios. (Possible visits depending on numbers and availability)
Assessment Plan
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Learning Outcomes Assessed
| | Component 1 | 1,2,3,4,5
| | Component 2 | 2
| | Component 3 | 1,2,3,4,5
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Component 3 - Minimum of 80% attendance required to pass the module
Component 2 - Portfolio of practical assessments which must be passed in order to achieve a pass in the module.
Component 1- Case study with report to include analysis of critical data, pharmacology and radiographs.
Indicative Bibliography
| 1. | BOURKE, S.J. AND BREWIS, R.A.L., eds. 1999. Lecture notes on respiratory medicine. 5th ed. Oxford: Blackwell Science
| | 2. | BRANNON, F.J., 1998. Cardiopulmonary rehabilitation: basic theory and application. 3rd ed. Philadelphia, PA: F.A.
| | 3. | BURNS, Y.R. AND MACDONALD, J., 1996. Physiotherapy and the growing child. London: Saunders.
| | 4. | CORNE, J., CARROLL, M., BROWN, I. AND DELANEY, D., 2002. Chest x-ray made easy. 2nd ed. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone.
| | 5. | HOUGH, A., 2001. Physiotherapy in respiratory care: an evidence-based approach to respiratory and cardiac management. 3rd ed. Cheltenham: Nelson Thomas.
| | 6. | PRYOR, J. AND PRASAD, S.A., Eds., 2002. Physiotherapy for respiratory and cardiac problems. 3rd ed. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone.
| | 7. | SMITH, M AND BALL, V., 1998. Cardio- vascular/respiratory physiotherapy. London: Mosby.
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