(in Polish) Pathophysiology of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) 1700-OG-EN-PATHCOV19

The main task of the lectures is to familiarize students with the detailed mechanisms of the development of disorders in organs and systems in the course of SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus infection, as well as the diagnosis and treatment of COVID-19.
Detailed scope of topics:
1. Classification and structure of coronaviruses.
2. Epidemiology of COVID-19.
3. The role of cytokine storm in the pathogenesis of COVID-19.
4. Hematological disorders in the course of COVID-19.
5. Laboratory diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2 infection.
6. COVID-19 therapies.
7. Vaccinations for COVID-19.

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Total student workload

Contact hours with teacher: - participation in lectures: 30 hrs, - consultations with an academic teacher: 4 hrs, - completion of the test: 1 hr. The workload related to the activities requiring the direct participation of academic teachers is 35 hrs, which corresponds to 1.4 ECTS points. Self-study hours: - preparation for lectures: 15 hrs, - reading literature: 20 hrs, - preparation for test: 5 hrs. The total workload related to the self-study hours is 40 hrs, which corresponds to 1.6 ECTS points. Altogether: 75 hrs (3.0 ECTS)

Learning outcomes - knowledge

Student: W1: knows disturbances in organs and systems in the course of SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus infection. A.W3. (laboratory medicine) W2: is familiar with elements of COVID-19 laboratory diagnostics. E.W23. (laboratory medicine) W3: is familiar with mechanisms of action of drugs used in COVID-19 therapy. A.W11. (laboratory medicine)

Learning outcomes - skills

Student: U1: is able to describe the pathophysiological processes in the course of COVID-19. A.U12. (laboratory medicine) U2: is capable of interpret the results of laboratory tests in the course of COVID-19. E.U21. (laboratory medicine)

Learning outcomes - social competencies

Student: K1: understands the need for continually improve professional skills. C.U11. (laboratory medicine)

Teaching methods

Lectures: - informative lecture; - problem lecture; - didactic discussion.

Type of course

elective course

Prerequisites

To realize the described subject, it is necessary to know elements of anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry.

Course coordinators

Artur Słomka

Assessment criteria

Participation in 60% of lectures is a condition of admission to the written test.
Written credit (W1, W2, W3, U1, U2, K1): 15 test questions based solely on the content of the lectures.
The points obtained are converted into marks according to the following scale:
* fail - 0-55%
* satisfactory - 56-67%
* satisfactory plus - 68-75%
* good - 76-83%
* good plus - 84-91%
* very good - 92-100%

Practical placement

Not applicable.

Bibliography

Primary literature:
1. Słomka A, Kowalewski M, Żekanowska E. Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): A Short Review on Hematological Manifestations. Pathogens. 2020;9(6):493.
2. Kowalewski M, Fina D, Słomka A, Raffa GM, Martucci G, Lo Coco V, De Piero ME, Ranucci M, Suwalski P, Lorusso R. COVID-19 and ECMO: the interplay between coagulation and inflammation-a narrative review. Crit Care. 2020;24(1):205.

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Notes

Term 2022/23L:

None.

Term 2023/24L:

None.

Term 2024/25L:

None.

Additional information

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