OVERVIEW

The course consists of a series of lessons on respiratory physiopathology and on the main diseases of the respiratory system that  are of interest for the physiotherapist

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

To acquire information on oncological surgery and rehabilitation. To know the principles of rehabilitation of the main uro-gynecological and pelvic floor pathologies. To know the patient's assessment of both medical and surgical respiratory and cardiological pathology, indications and contraindications to the rehabilitative treatment and the most recent physiotherapy techniques.

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

Knowledge of the anatomy and functinoning principles of the respiratory system, of respiratory function measurement techniques (pulmonary function tests and blood gas analysis). Knowledge of the main respiratory diseases of physiatric interest.

TEACHING METHODS

The program is developed with lectures and interviews with students.

The whole program can also be used online with dedicated slides and handouts

Students with certified DSA, disability or other special educational needs are encouraged to contact lecturers at the beginning of the course to agree on teaching methods that, while respecting the teaching objectives, take into account individual learning patterns and provide suitable compensatory tools

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

Outline of functional anatomy of the thoraco-pulmonary system. Respiratory mechanics. Spirometry. Blood gas analysis. Respiratory failure. Ventilation-perfusion ratio. Acid-base balance.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-emphysema. Restrictive diseases. Cystic fibrosis. Neuromuscular diseases. 

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

Dispense di Malattie dell’Apparato Respiratorio per Fisioterapisti. G.Passalacqua et al.  (AulaWeb)

Manuale di Pneumologia. Landsberg JW. Piccin 2022

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

LESSONS

LESSONS START

First semester, third year

Class schedule

The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

Quiz. Multiple choice questions. 31 questions (roughly divided into 5 per discipline), each with 4 possible answers, of which only one is correct. "All of the above" or "none of the above" are not accepted as an answer. Those who have answered 31/31 questions correctly will be awarded honors in addition to the grade.
Teachers will be invited at the beginning of each academic year to provide new questions or to rephrase questions already used, in order to obtain a different pool of questions for each year than in previous years.

ASSESSMENT METHODS

Details on how to prepare for the exam and the degree of depth of each topic will be communicated during the lessons. In any case, the exam will focus on the topics covered during the lectures and on all those specified in the program.

Students with ascertained DSA from the examination. Additonal 30% time for the examination will be allowed.

FURTHER INFORMATION

When a student is a certified DSA, it is required to contact the Referring Teacher of the DISABILITY and DSA Commission for DINOGMI: Prof. N. Girtler (nicolagirtler@unige.it ) and evaluated the single case, he will send to the teachers the necessary directions both for  lessons development  and for modality of examination