Course Catalog
91-956 CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE
Department
MEDICINE
Campus
Tuscaloosa
Course Type(s)
Critical Care AI
Facility
DCH Regional Medical Center
Course Director
CHRIS RONEY, MD
Enrollment Limit
1
Contact
ASHLEY GALBRAITH
Enrollment Minimum
1
Email
jagalbraith@ua.edu
Address
University Medical Center
850 Peter Bryce Blvd.
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Phone
(205) 348-1287
Fax
(205) 348-5160
Weeks
Normally Offered
See Offering Dates
1-4, 5-8, 9-12, 13-16, 18-21, 22-25, 28-31, 32-35, 36-39, 40-43, 45-48, 49-52
Prerequisites
Successful completion of Internal Medicine and Surgery Clerkships.
Specific Clerkship Prerequisites:
Visiting Students
No LCME students accepted.
No osteopathic students accepted.
Course Description
This course will introduce and familiarize the student with care of the medically critically ill patient. The majority of the patient interactions will take place in the Intensive Care Unit at DCH under the supervision of Medical Intensivists. Appropriate triage, diagnosis and management of multiple acute and chronic conditions will be reviewed. Students will be exposed and learn about procedures which may include: endotracheal intubation, mechanical ventilation, placement and management of arterial lines and central venous lines, thoracentesis, urinary catheters, paracentesis, diagnostic ultrasound. There is emphasis on respiratory assistance, respiratory mechanics and physiology, and acute support systems and their management. As an AI, call and weekend coverage can be expected. Objectives include the Acute Care AI objectives and may include others at the discretion of the course director. Appropriate EPAs will be assessed.
Where To Report
Email course contact. NON-TUSCALOOSA STUDENTS: PLEASE EMAIL COURSE CONTACT 3 WEEKS PRIOR TO COURSE FOR DCH CREDENTIALING PURPOSES.
Requirements
See course description.
Evaluation
Pass/Fail
Notes
Under the supervision of the DCH Medical Intensivist service.
