๐Step 1. Curriculum Coverage
๐ Basic Science Spiral Link
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๐ซ Anatomy
Clinical Anatomy and Development of the Respiratory System
- Describe clinical anatomy of thorax including thoracic wall, lungs and tracheo-bronchial tree anatomy.
- Correlate the different developmental stages of lung with its congenital anomalies.
- Describe the surface marking of clinically relevant areas of the respiratory system.
๐ซ Physiology
Ventilation and Gas Exchange
- Describe the mechanics of ventilation and different volumes and capacities of lungs.
- Describe respiratory gas exchange.
๐งช Biochemistry
AcidโBase and Blood-Gas Changes in Ventilatory Disorders
- Describe the effects of hyperventilation (e.g. anxiety) and hypoventilation (e.g. COPD) on pH, blood gases, HCO3 and electrolytes.
๐ฉบ Clinical Integration
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Approach to Respiratory Symptoms
- Describe approach to a patient with respiratory symptomatology.
๐ฉป Radiology
Basic Chest Radiology
- Describe the common radiological abnormalities on chest X-rays.
