Cardiopulmonary Patient Assessment

Catalog description

Patient assessment skills are developed to allow students to both gather and interpret a wide range of patient data. This would include the medical record, patient interview, physical examination, medical laboratory tests, pulmonary function reports (including blood gas analysis), hemodynamic record and radiographic imaging. Cardiopulmonary diseases are introduced with emphasis on pathophysiological manifestations that can be assessed. The laboratory provides a setting for role playing, mock exams, and practice of assessment skills. A weekly bedside teaching case review is designed to integrate coursework, examination skills as well as the human aspect of patient care. The Mayo Multidisciplinary Simulation Center allows practice and debriefing of assessment skills in a safe environment.