This topic uses the AIM Learning Cycle to help MBBS students understand clinical disorders related to stomach and pancreas by integrating Pathology, Pharmacology and Clinical Medicine.
1. Curriculum Coverage
Pathology / Clinical
• Mechanism of peptic ulcer formation
• Stages of peptic ulcer
• Complications of peptic ulcer
• Gastric cancer
• Acute pancreatitis
• GERD
• Complications of long-term peptic ulcer
• Surgical management of peptic ulcer
• Lump in abdomen
• Surgical procedures for hernia
• Acute pancreatitis management
Pharmacology
• Classification of anti-ulcer drugs
• Mechanism of anti-ulcer drugs
Clinical Procedures
• Indications of gastric lavage
• Contraindications of gastric lavage
• Sampling technique of gastric lavage fluid