Northwest
Campus
ICU Rotation
Cardiovascular Surgery & Physiology
Trinity Hospital
SURG 9407
Participating Faculty:
Martin L. Rothberg, M.D.
Offered: All periods
Positions: One per period
NOTE: For those students wishing to take an ICU rotation and not
have as much surgery, this has been approved by Dr. Rothberg (the head
of cardiovascular surgery) and Dr. Magino (the head of anesthesia) that
the student could rotate through the head of the table with the perfusionists
and anesthesiologists during surgery. They would then follow the patient
postoperatively with Dr. Rothberg in the ICU.
Objectives of the elective:
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To teach the student fundamental principles which can be applied in the
treatment of all cardiovascular and pulmonary disorders.
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To familiarize the student with the uses, techniques and complications
of hemodynamic monitoring.
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To teach and review the pharmacology of cardiac and pulmonary drugs.
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Performs common procedures (chest tube insertion, central line insertion)
under guidance.
Instructional Activities:
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The student will perform history and physical examinations and assist with
consultations on the service.
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All assigned cases will be reviewed with the student by the preceptor.
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Therapeutic alternatives will be discussed and evaluated.
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The student will participate actively in the pre- and postoperative care
of the patients in the intensive care units and on the floor.
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The student will be assigned a reading list, the contents of which will
be discussed at regular intervals with the preceptor.
Standards of Performance (Outcomes) Indicating Attainment of Objectives:
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The student will be evaluated daily in 1:1 sessions to evaluate his/her
understanding of physiological principles as they apply to the patients
on the service.
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A written evaluation of the student's performance will be presented to
the assistant dean of the northwest campus and discussed with the student.
Criteria for Grading:
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Patient management.
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Basic science knowledge.
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Clinical ability.