THEMATIC PLAN OF THE DISCIPLINE “RELEVANT ISSUES OF THE COVID-19”. 2023-2024 studying year

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Acute respiratory diseases caused by coronaviruses. Etiological features of SARS-CoV-2

The main causative agents of acute respiratory diseases. Types of coronaviruses that cause SARS. Structure of the SARS-Cov2 virus, its strains. The concept of strains that are "of concern" (Variants of Concern).

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Epidemiology, pathogenesis of COVID-19 disease development

Source of coronavirus infection, mechanisms of transmission, susceptible population. Prevalence and predominant strain. Mechanism of virus entry into the cell, target cells, levels of interaction with the immune system, pathogenetic mechanisms of clinical manifestations of the disease.

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Classification, main clinical symptoms of coronavirus infection

Incubation period of COVID-19, features of the course.

Main clinical symptoms of coronavirus infection. Difference in clinical course depending on the pathogen strain.

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"Red flags" - symptoms of severe COVID-19

Features of severe course in patients with COVID-19. Main clinical symptoms and syndromes

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Principles and methods of laboratory diagnostics

The main three methods of diagnosing coronavirus infection. Rapid antigenic tests, serological tests for the detection of antibodies, molecular tests. Mechanism, timing, advantages and disadvantages.

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Quick tests in the diagnosis of COVID-19

Rapid tests in the diagnosis of COVID-19: relevance, methodology, interpretation

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Principles and approaches to the treatment of patients with COVID-19 in outpatient settings.

Requirements for the organization of work of medical organizations and their structural units providing medical care on an outpatient basis aimed at preventing and preventing the spread of COVID-19. Rules for taking samples of biological material. Indications for providing medical care to patients with a positive COVID-19 test result at home. Principles of providing medical care in outpatient settings (at home) to patients diagnosed with COVID-19. Treatment of patients with COVID-19 at home. Caring for a patient with COVID-19 at home

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Principles and approaches to the treatment of patients with COVID-19 in inpatient settings.

Indications for hospitalization in case of COVID-19. Actions of a healthcare professional in case of COVID-19 symptoms in a contact person who needs hospitalization.

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Antiviral therapy and oxygen support for coronavirus infection

Antiviral therapy and oxygen support for coronavirus infection.

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Principles and approaches to the treatment of patients with COVID-19 in the intensive care unit

Principles and approaches to the treatment of patients with COVID-19 in the intensive care unit. Indications for transfer to ICU. Features of patient management in the ICU. Equipment

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Implementation of COVID-19 prevention measures aimed at the source of infection, the mechanism of transmission and the susceptible organism

The main types of measures for non-specific prevention of COVID-19. Recommendations for preventive measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 cases. Stages of preventing or limiting the transmission of infection in healthcare facilities. Application of standard protective measures. COVID-19 prevention measures aimed at the susceptible population. Implementation of drip and contact precautions aimed at preventing infection.

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Legal framework for implementing measures to prevent and combat the threat of COVID-19 spread

The impact of the coronavirus pandemic on socio-economic and labor rights. Legal framework for the implementation of measures to prevent and combat the threat of the spread of COVID-19.

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Basic requirements for the organization of work of medical organizations providing outpatient care aimed at preventing the spread of COVID-19. Rules for taking samples of biological material

Requirements for the organization of work of medical organizations and their structural units providing medical care on an outpatient basis aimed at preventing and preventing the spread of COVID-19. Rules for taking samples of biological material.

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Duties of a medical organization upon receipt of a positive result of laboratory testing of biological material for COVID-19

Responsibilities of a healthcare organization upon receipt of a positive laboratory test result for COVID-19. Selection of sectional material, compliance with anti-epidemic measures, transportation of samples.

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The main tasks of medical organizations and their structural units that provide emergency, including specialized, medical care are aimed at preventing and preventing the spread of COVID-19

Basic requirements for the operation of medical organizations and their structural units providing emergency, including specialized, medical care aimed at preventing and preventing the spread of COVID-19. Methods to be implemented by healthcare facilities for early detection of infection cases

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LONG-COVID. Long-term consequences of coronavirus infection with symptoms of nervous system damage

The main clinical syndromes of nervous system damage in the acute period and after coronavirus disease. Pathogenetic mechanisms of these lesions. The massive proportion of nervous system lesions in the overall structure of diseases associated with COVID-19. Cognitive impairment and its role in quality of life

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LONG-COVID. Long-term consequences of coronavirus infection with symptoms of cardiovascular disease

The main clinical syndromes of cardiovascular disease in the acute period and after coronavirus disease. Pathogenetic mechanisms of these lesions. The massive proportion of cardiovascular system lesions in the overall structure of diseases associated with COVID-19. Endothelium and the role of the coagulation system in the development of cardiovascular lesions in coronavirus disease.

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Final module control

Final assessment of knowledge and skills acquired

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