Pathophysiology of the critical patient

Part I : Cardiovascular pathophysiology

The knowledge of the normal cardiocirculatory  principles of physiology is cornerstone to the approach of physiopathologic deterioration patterns as observed in acute (and chronic) cardiocirculatory failure.

Such knowledge, at the border of biochemisrty, anatomy is of paramount importance for the understanding of therapy, from pharmacology to mechanical support.

Part II : Respiratory pathophysiology

Knowledge of normal and pathological respiratory physiology is the cornerstone of understanding respiratory failure.
Respiratory pathophysiology class includes respiratory control, mechanical properties of the respiratory system and respiratory exchanges in normal and pathological conditions.

Part III : Renal pathology, hemofiltration and dialysis of critical patient

Acute renal insufficiency is frequent in intensive care units, especially after cardivascular surgery and threatens the patient's good health and his prognosis. Pathophysiological mechanisms of acute kidney injury, diagnosis procedure and medical management, including drug adaptation, will be reminded in this course withan up to date on this topic performed.

This course intends to be very practical for people who wants to improve his knowledge in this field and become an expert with renal therapies.

Extrarenal therapies to replace absence (or very poor) of renal function will be explained (peritoneal dialysis, continuous hemofiltration, hemodialysis). Principle, indications and practical use of plasmapheresis will also be detailed. The advantages inconvenients and economic  interest of each technic is made.

The specificities of the pediatric patient and the immediate management of the renal transplant patient will be detailed.

Part I : Cardiovascular pathophysiology

This course makes the link between the knowledge acquired previously as nurses and aims at the understanding of complex cardio-criculatory interactions.

Part II : Respiratory pathophysiology

From basic knowledge of respiratory physiology, this course aims at a better understanding of pathological conditions encountered by the respiratory system.

Part III : Renal pathology, hemofiltration and dialysis of critical patient

This formation is devoted to any people who want to get formation in perfusion and technics used to treat severe renal diseases or some particular disorders : ARF, CRF, management of renal failure, renal replacement technique.

Part II : Respiratory pathophysiology

The basics in anatomy and respiratory physiology were acquired during the previous cursus of nurse specialised in emergency and intensive care

Part III : Renal pathology, hemofiltration and dialysis of critical patient

Nurses or doctors

Part I : Cardiovascular pathophysiology

Ex-cathedra courses

Part II : Respiratory pathophysiology

The acquisition of knowledge is done on the basis of theoretical reminders and specific clinical situations.

Part III : Renal pathology, hemofiltration and dialysis of critical patient

Demonstration of procedures of hemodialysis, continuous hemofiltration and plasmapheresis are organized in the dialysis and intensive care units

Part II : Respiratory pathophysiology

Face-to-face course


Additional information:

This is a face-to-face ex cathedra course in order to promote discussions with students as much as possible.

Part III : Renal pathology, hemofiltration and dialysis of critical patient

Face-to-face course


Additional information:

Face to face
 
In collaboration with Dr B. Dubois, Pr P. Delanaye, Dr L. Weekers, Dr L. Collard

Part I : Cardiovascular pathophysiology

Other site(s) used for course materials
- PubMed (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/)


Further information:

Referenced scientific papers.

Part II : Respiratory pathophysiology

The presentations are available on the my ulg website of my course.

Part III : Renal pathology, hemofiltration and dialysis of critical patient

The diaporama introduced during lesson will be available on the MyUlg website and/or supplied slideshow will be available after each course.

Part I : Cardiovascular pathophysiology

Wirtten exam, SROQ et VIVA

Part II : Respiratory pathophysiology

The exam consists in multiple choice questions with justification of the answers.

Part III : Renal pathology, hemofiltration and dialysis of critical patient

Exam(s) in session

Any session

- In-person

written exam ( multiple-choice questionnaire, open-ended questions )


Additional information:

Written exam

Part II : Respiratory pathophysiology

E Brasseur

Edmond.Brasseur@chuliege.be

 

Part III : Renal pathology, hemofiltration and dialysis of critical patient

Prof. François JOURET, Division of Nephrology, CHU Liège

Road 466, Tour 1, 6th floor

Tél. : +32 (0)4 323 85 34

courriel : francois.jouret@uliege.be

Part II : Respiratory pathophysiology

cours 1
anatomopathology

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