Respiratory System II

Catalog description

The Respiratory System II course concentrates on the pathology, pathophysiology, diagnosis and initial treatment of major disorders of the respiratory system, and the relationship multi-system diseases have with the pulmonary system. The course will introduce the congenital and pediatric pathology, pathophysiology with diagnosis, and initial treatment of major disorders of the respiratory system. Student activities will concentrate on the fundamental obstructive, restrictive, and infectious diseases both in the adult and pediatric patient. Pulmonary emergencies and primary and secondary malignancies will be presented, with an emphasis on diagnostic techniques and initial treatment methodologies.