Course Catalog
91-800 TRAUMA
Department
SURGERY
Campus
Tuscaloosa
Course Type(s)
Critical Care AI
Facility
DCH Regional Medical Center
Course Director
JAMES CORDER, MD
Enrollment Limit
1
Contact
KRISTA TRIMM
Enrollment Minimum
1
Email
Ktrimm@ua.edu
Address
University Medical Center
850 Peter Bryce Blvd.
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Phone
(205) 348-9856
Fax
(205) 348-4429
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 all clerkship.
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 surgically critically ill patient. The majority of the patient interactions will take place in the Trauma Surgical Intensive Care Unit and the Emergency Department at DCH under the supervision of DCH Trauma Service. 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, chest tubes, 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 will 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
Call Teressa Johnson, 205-759-6925
Requirements
Successful completion of all clerkship.
Evaluation
Pass/Fail
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