Critical Care Selective - CCSL Internal Med

Catalog description

The critical care rotation will aim to provide educational opportunities to acquire knowledge of and to develop clinical competence in the field of critical care medicine. The student will learn interpretation of CXR's, EKG's, Lab/Hemodynamic data and ventilator management. The student will participate in daily morning and evening rounds, and observe and be involved in ICU procedures. The student will be exposed to the many ethical issues of critical care illness. Emphasis will be on formulation of differential diagnosis and therapeutic plan. Prerequisite: Senior standing.