CIRC 5013
Respiratory Health
Module Objectives
The Respiratory Health module encompasses basic science and clinical concepts related to respiratory health and disease. Topics covered will include normal structure and function,
pathophysiology/pathology, the clinical manifestations of respiratory diseases, and the interpretation of diagnostic tests. Also included are pharmacotherapeutic approaches to
treatment, interventional therapies, the use of evidence-based medicine and research, epidemiology, and prevention in the field of respiratory health.
Module Goals:
• Develop a clinical understanding of :
– Basic anatomy, microanatomy, and physiology of the respiratory system
• Develop a systematic clinical approach to pathogenesis, diagnosis of:
– Obstructive lung diseases
– Restrictive lung disease
– Respiratory infections
– Pulmonary vascular diseases
– Lung cancer
– Diseases of pleura and chest wall
• Develop an understanding of the therapeutics including general and targeted therapy of:
– Obstructive lung disease
– Respiratory infections
UTHSCSA Competencies and Module Objectives
1. [1.7] Demonstrate an understanding of psychosocial factors that impact health
a. obj 01 Discuss the psychosocial aspects of caring for a patient with a respiratory disorder.
2. [2.1] Normal structure and function
a. obj 02 Demonstrate knowledge of structure and function of the components of the respiratory system
3. [2.2] Pathogenesis and pathophysiology
a. obj 03 Demonstrate knowledge of the pathogenesis and pathophysiology of respiratory disorders
4. [2.3] Clinical manifestations of disorders
a. obj 04 Demonstrate knowledge of the clinical manifestations of the respiratory disorders
5. [2.4] Pharmacotherapeutic modalities
a. obj 05 Describe the mechanism of action and clinical uses and toxicities bronchodilators, respiratory treatments, and antibiotics.
6. [2.5.2] Clinical and translational research
a. obj 06 Appreciate the role of clinical and translational research with respect to molecular and genetic advances in respiratory disorders.
7. [2.6] Epidemiology of common conditions
a. obj 07 Review key disease demographics for the respiratory disorders.
8. [3.1.2]Respiratory history
a. obj 08 Describe content of each of the essential components of the respiratory history
9. [3.2.2] Respiratory physical exam
a. obj 09 Describe essential components of the respiratory physical exam
10.[3.4] Interpretation of diagnostic tests
a. obj 10 Interpret data including: ABG, CXR, PFT’s, CBC, and metabolic profile.
11.[3.5] Exam manifestations of disorders
a. obj 11 Recognize the common exam findings of respiratory disorders and lung cancer.
12.[3.6] Clinical reasoning and problem solving
a. obj 12 Apply knowledge of symptoms, signs, and clinical data to diagnose patient cases with respect to respiratory disorders
13.[3.8] Pain and suffering
a. obj 13 Recognize that patients with respiratory disorders often have pain and suffering related to their illness; apply principles of relieving total pain to this population.
Instructional Method Summary
Content Overview
Week 1: How Your Lungs Work
Intro to Case of the Week
Intro to Module
Intro to WIPE COPD
Normal Microanatomy
ANAT
Transport of Oxygen and Carbon
Dioxide
HIST
Overview and Static Mechanics
Approach to Lung Disease, PFTs
and CXRs
PHYS
Control of Respiration
ADULT
Acute Respiratory Failure
PHYS
ADULT
Dynamic Mechanics and Alveolar
Ventilation
PHYS
Approach to the Adult Patient
with Lung Disease
ADULT
The Respiratory System Under
Stress
PHYS
Diffusion and Regional
Differences in Ventilation and
PHYS
Perfusion
Acute Respiratory Failure
Pulmonary Transition to
Postnatal Life
ADULT
PHYS
Approach to the Chest XR
PHYS
PHYS
Physiology Problem Set
RAD
Normal Structure and Function,
Pulmonary Edema, ARDS
HIST
PATH
CHILD
Week 2: Obstructive and Restrictive Disorders
COPD (Chronic Bronchitis and
Emphysema)
Stridor
Pathology of Obstructive
Respiratory Diseases
Cystic Fibrosis / Bronchiectasis
EPI
ADULT
Adult Asthma
Dyspnea Cases
ADULT
Pathology Restrictive Respiratory
Diseases
Management and Prognostic
Factors in Patients with Chronic
EPI ETH
Lung Disease
Interstitial Lung Diseases
Obstructive and Restrictive
Respiratory Diseases
CHILD
PATH
ADULT
Impact of Smoking
CHILD
PATH
CHILD
ADULT
ADULT
Pharmacologic Management of
PHARM
Obstructive Diseases
PATH
Week 3: Vascular Disorders, Infection, and Neoplasia
Antibiotic Treatment of
Respiratory Infections
Respiratory Defenses
MICRO
PATH
Upper and Lower Respiratory
Infections
ADULT
CHILD
MICRO
Antibiotic Treatment of
Respiratory Infections
MICRO
PHARM
MICRO
PHARM
Chronic Respiratory Infections
Palliative Care: Dyspnea as
Suffering
Pneumonia Cases
Differential Diagnosis of Dyspnea
MICRO
Pleural Effusions and
Pneumothoraces
ADULT
ADULT
ADULT
Pulmonary Hypertension and
Pulmonary Vascular Disease,
Venous Thromboembolic Disease
MICRO
ADULT
ETH
Pulmonary Neoplasia
PATH
Week 4: Exam Week
ADULT
Infection and Neoplasia and
Vascular
PATH