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Better late than never? The week three study guide has been around the houses, but it’s finally available here.

NIV Sessions Cancelled

We had planned to hold an ITA session in Non-Invasive ventilation next week. Although this is not core curriculum, it is interesting, and worthwhile, so we thought we’d try to fit it in. Unfortunately we simply do not have the numbers of doctors to cover this session as well as everything else, so we’ve had to cancel those sessions. This means you all have a block of private study one day next week. You can look at the East Block timetable and pick something else to do if you wish, or you can use the time however you feel it is most useful.

MDT Moved

Due to the cancellation of the NIV session, we can now do the MDT session in the ITA. This is a far better place to hold the session, so overall I think things will turn out well. The MDT session is one of the new items in the block – I think it is the most exciting addition, and I’m looking forward to going over things with you.

Reminders

I have had a couple of people asking why there are conflicts in the timetable between DundeeChest and BlackBoard. As I said in the first lecture last week, we will update DundeeChest rapidly, first and as a priority, then Blackboard will be updated later. This is a test of change to use a more accessible system, to keep you updated more easily, and in a timeous manner.

The Medical School Office have also been in touch saying that they are receiving queries about timetabling, and tutorials, and all that. Please don’t make their lives any more difficult than they already are – post your questions and queries on the blog, and one of us will reply as quickly as possible. Issues have been raised, and we can sort them quickly – the medical school office are not as rapidly updated on the changes as the website is.

This site has a wealth of information on it. People are still asking me what time clinics are, and when the bronch lists are, yet there is a page up there with the timetable on.

Please make the most of Ask DundeeChest. We are sat around, waiting for your questions on today’s lectures, comments on respiratory medicine, or anything you want. This service drops off significantly at the end of the Respiratory Block, so if you have something to say or ask, do it now, before you lose the opportunity.

Welcome to week 2. Now we get into the fun stuff, putting to good use all that physiology and getting to practise your new found clinical skills to appreciate the clinical presentation of patients with obstructive lung diseases.  We will have you pitting your lung function against each other with our spirometry machines, we will show you how to help manage patients with and without the use of medications and give you your own personal Rosetta stone to interpret Arterial Blood Gases. The week 2 study guide is now available here.  Of course, all of the lecture material and formative assessment for this week is available on the blog. Now don’t say we’re not good to you…..

Slightly late, I know, but here’s the study guide for week 1.

As I am away next week, Richard will work on the study guide for week 2, and get it out to you as soon as possible.

Cheers
Respiratory Study Guide 2010 Week 1