Diagnostic procedures in neurology, syndromology and topical diagnostics: central and peripheral motoneuron, extrapyramidal system, cerebellum, cranial nerves (fundamentals of neurootology and neuroophthalmology), brainstem, diencephalon, spinal cord, plexuses, peripheral nerves, cortical disorders (brain lobe syndromes, disorders of symbolic function), states of unconsciousness, intracranial hypertension, cerebral edema, meningeal irritation.
Entry requirements
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Entry requirements: Prerequisites are not given.
Aim of the course
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Outputs: 1. The student acquires theoretical knowledge about the structure and function of the central and peripheral nervous system. 2. The student will acquire theoretical knowledge in the field of etiopathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the central and peripheral nervous system. 3. The student will acquire basic practical skills in the field of diagnosis and treatment of the central and peripheral nervous system.
Requirements to the exam
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Credit:
Credit is given: for attendance at practical classes; one absence is permitted if properly justified, from evaluation of continuous rating - resulting from graded oral or written testing (from sections of the presented material during practical classes), the lowest average passing grade is 3.0. To obtain credit the student must comply with all above requirements.
Syllabus
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Lecturers
Prof. Roman Herzig, M.D., Ph.D.
Assoc. Prof. Edvard Ehler, Ph. D.
Prof. Martin Vališ, M.D., Ph.D.
Assoc. Prof. Dagmar Krajíčková, Ph. D.
Lectures supplement or develop the material of compulsory literature. They capture current trends in the field, changes in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases of the central and peripheral nervous system, which are not yet included in the existing textbook. The lectures draw attention to the minimum knowledge of the field, which is a condition for successfully passing the exams in the summer semester.
Neurologic diagnostic process, syndromology. Localizing of lesions. Syndromology of the cranial nerves I-XII. Neuroophtalmology, neurootology. (Prof. Martin Vališ, M.D., Ph.D.- 3 h)
Upper and lower motor lesions. (Assoc. Prof. Edvard Ehler, Ph. D. - 2 h)
Cerebellar and extrapyramidal syndromes.(Prof. Roman Herig, M.D., Ph.D.- 1 h)
Spinal cord. Syndromology of the brain stem and thalamus disorders. (Prof. Roman Herig, M.D., Ph.D.- 3 h)
Aphasia and other localizing disorders of higher brain functions. (Assoc. Prof. Dagmar Krajíčková, Ph. D.- 2 h)
Intracranial hypertension, hydrocephalus. Meningeal irritation. Stupor, coma. (Assoc. Prof. Edvard Ehler, Ph. D. - 2 h)
Practical courses & seminars
Lecturers
Prof. Roman Herzig, M.D., Ph.D.
Filip Caisberger, M.D.
Simona Halúsková, M.D.
Libor Šimůnek, M.D.
Oldřich Vyšata, M.D., Ph.D.
Ondřej Dostál, M.D.
In the practical exercises, the students get to know the neurological examination, which is performed first under the supervision of the teacher, then independently after being divided into several subgroups. Teachers demonstrate patients with typical cases of diseases of the nervous system. Students will also learn about syndromology and topical diagnostics in Neurology. Students are made aware of the minimum knowledge of the given topic, which is a condition for successfully passing the credit (and subsequently the exam in the summer semester).
Practical courses
Introduction to practical classes: textbook(s),final examination questions, credit requirements, overall content of practical classes, tools for neurologic examination, neurologic diagnostic process, medical history taking. Motility: four components of motion, upper and lower motor neuron, anatomy, physiology, pathology. Topical criterias. Reflexology: anatomy, physiology, methods of physical examination, pathology. Presentation of patients.
Cranial nerves I - XII: anatomy, physiology, methods of examination, pathology, presentation of patients.
Neck, upper limbs, abdomen: physical examination, presentation of patients. Lower limbs, posture, gait, vertebral column: methods of examination, demonstration of patients. Overall rewiew of physical examination.
Extrapyramidal system: anatomy, physiology, pathology. Cerebellum: anatomy, physiology, methods of physical examination, pathology, presentation of patients.Sensation: anatomy, physiology, methods of physical examination, pathology, demonstration of patients.
Rewiew of syndromes: meningeal syndromes, syndrome of intracranial hypertension, hemispheral syndromes, brain stem syndromes. Spinal cord syndromes. Demonstration of patients, physical examination.
Independent physical examination.
Overall review of medical record, independent physical examination, demonstration of patients.
Individual (independent) filling out of medical record (history, physical examination). Analysis of medical records. Credit.
Literature
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Compulsory literature
H.Royden Jones,JR Netter's Neurology ISBN 1-929007-06-X
Kotas, Ambler Essential General Neurology
E-Books from Elsevier UK:
1. Clinical Neuroanatomy and Neuroscience, By Drs. M. J.T. FitzGerald, Gregory Gruener, and Estomith Mtui
ISBN 9780702045035 Edition 6 Published Date 2011-04-14 Pages 432
