Semiotics and diagnostic of respiratory system

Course objectives

General Objectives of the integrated course To learn the methods for a correct communication with the patient based on observation, listening and dialogue. To evaluate the compliance of the patient who applies the healthcare structure and claims full recognition of the right health and quality of life. To learn the standards for a correct patient interview. To be able to perform a complete medical examination. To know the dimension of a disease phenomenon, its profile, its physiognomy, its physiopathological aspects, in the way and in the form in which it really presents to healthcare operators by means of a deductive clinical approach based on the analysis of the problems, the individualization of the priorities and the sifter of the diagnostic hypotheses. To know the physical and instrumental examinations and the laboratory tests with the main objective of a correct methodological and diagnostic itinerary for the diseases of: Hematopoietic apparatus, Respiratory apparatus, Cardiovascular apparatus, Digestive apparatus, Genitourinary apparatus, Endocrine apparatus, Muscular and Skeletal apparatus, Nervous system. Specific Objectives of the integrated course Knowledge and understanding: this course aims at providing the fundamentals of phisical and instrumental semiology and the ability to interpret the results of instrumental exams. Applying knowledge and understanding: at the end of the course, students will be able to apply their knowledge to specific diagnostic itineraries. Making judgement: students will be able to independently execute steps towards a diagnosis and critically interpret the results of medical exams. Communication skills: this course will provide students with the means to effectively communicate to patients and their families so as to establish a relationship of mutual trust and respect. Learning skill: this course will encourage and enable students to draw from different disciplines in order to better understand the material covered.

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Program - Frequency - Exams

Course program
Semeiotics and diagnostics in diseases of the respiratory system Airway defense mechanisms Pathophysiology of the Respiratory System, Cyanosis, Dyspnoea, Cough, Sputum, Hemophthoea, Atelectasis, Thoracentesis Acute and chronic respiratory insufficiency
Prerequisites
It appears USEFUL and important to have basic knowledge of the anatomy of the respiratory system and the physiological mechanisms that regulate breathing.
Books
Manuale di pneumologia di E. M. Clini, G. Pelaia - Edises Malattie dell'apparato respiratorio di Pierachille Santus, Dejan Radovanovic - Idelson-Gnocchi Harrison. Principi di medicina interna. Con e-book (prodotto in più parti di diverso formato) di J. Larry Jameson, Anthony S. Fauci, Dennis L. Kasper - CEA – 2021
Frequency
You must attend at least 80% of the scheduled lessons. Attendance will be noted by signing.
Exam mode
oral evaluation
Lesson mode
Frontal lessons will be held, for some courses practical exercises in the department and in the laboratories of respiratory physiopathology and thoracic endoscopy
  • Academic year2025/2026
  • CourseMedicine and Surgery
  • CurriculumSingle curriculum
  • Year3rd year
  • Semester1st semester
  • SSDMED/10
  • CFU1