The student learns to perform nasogastric intubation and to interpret gastric analysis. Instruction in secretion testing, small bowel biopsies, and proctosigmoidoscopies is provided. The student is further instructed in the correlation of the results of the various diagnostic procedures with the clinical course of the patient. PAS 4170 Rheumatology. A clinical rotation providing an in-depth exposure to rheumatologic disease.
Students learn therapeutic techniques specifically related to the rheumatologic patient.
Emphasis is placed on the history and physical examination in a consulting service. A clinical rotation exposing students to the common problems of the pulmonary patient. The student develops skills in the performance of histories and physical examinations with emphasis on the respiratory system. The student will gain specific knowledge in procedures such as pulmonary function testing, inhalation therapy, arterial punctures, and the interpretation of chest roentgenograms. The student develops an understanding of basic pulmonary diseases, their diagnosis, treatment, and complications.