This course is designed to have the student gain experience in evaluating and treating both acute and chronic pulmonary medicine problems.
Emphasis is placed on the differential diagnosis of each particular case.
There is intensive care unit experience, including mechanical ventilation management, and also the opportunity to see out-patient office management. Discussions on largely clinical problems are held daily and attention is given also to interpretation and evaluation of chest x-rays, arterial blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing and CT chest scanning. An ear oximeter is also used clinically in conjunction with the pulmonary rehabilitation program.