| Unit name | Paediatric Perfusion (CVP_DL) |
|---|---|
| Unit code | BRMSM0067 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | M/7 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24) |
| Unit director | Dr. Biglino |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Units you must take before you take this one (pre-requisite units) |
None |
| Units you must take alongside this one (co-requisite units) |
None |
| Units you may not take alongside this one |
None |
| School/department | Bristol Medical School |
| Faculty | Faculty of Health Sciences |
Why is this unit important?
As a qualified perfusionist you are likely to be involved in the cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) of paediatric patients which present unique challenges to the surgical team. It is vital that you have a good understanding of the underlying anatomy and pathophysiology of this particularly vulnerable patient population and the latest developments in perfusion theory and practice to ensure optimal outcomes for your patients.
How does this unit fit into your programme of study?
This unit is delivered in year 2 and complements the Adult CPB Principles and Practice studied in year 1. Concepts introduced in year 1 are discussed in the context of the congenital heart disease patient, and paediatric-specific perfusion considerations are emphasised. You will therefore gain a broad knowledge of current perfusion topics relevant to a diversity of patients.
An overview of content
This unit will introduce the clinical problem of paediatric congenital heart disease. It will provide an overview of the epidemiology and formation of congenital heart disease and describe the pathology of congenital heart defects and their complications. It will also provide insight into congenital heart disease anatomy through current research techniques to investigate cardiac morphology. The surgical interventions currently used to correct heart defects will be outlined, including possible post-intervention complications. The principles and practice of paediatric perfusion will be emphasised with a focus on cardiopulmonary bypass.
How will students, personally, be different as a result of the unit
This unit will develop and consolidate your theoretical knowledge of perfusion strategies for paediatric congenital heart disease patients. You will be able to assess the range of perfusion practice and to think critically and reflect on the approaches used in your work. You will consider the evidence-base for the methods used and you will be confident to question practice.
Learning Outcomes
You will primarily learn through asynchronous and live on-line lectures, where core information is delivered. These sessions will be supplemented with case-based discussions to help you understand and apply the theory in the context of patient management. There will be opportunities to ask questions and discuss topics in detail. MCQs encourage you to review core information from across the unit and test the breadth of your knowledge to provide a foundation for your in-depth summative work. The summative tasks require synthesis of information across the programme and will help you link clinical presentation, pathobiology and appropriate treatment strategies together. You will be given formative feedback on all coursework assessments to aid learning.
Tasks which help you learn and prepare you for summative tasks (formative):
Group discussions and presentation of evidence-based perfusion practice done during the Adult CPB Principles and Practice unit will cover topics which are also relevant to Paediatric Perfusion and will help students prepare for the coursework related to paediatric perfusion. A revision tutorial will discuss typical timed assessment questions.
Tasks which count towards your unit mark (summative):
When assessment does not go to plan:
If you do not pass the unit, you will normally be given the opportunity to take a reassessment as per the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes. Decisions on the award of reassessment will normally be taken after all taught units of the year have been completed. Reassessment will normally be in a similar format to the original assessment that has been failed.
If this unit has a Resource List, you will normally find a link to it in the Blackboard area for the unit. Sometimes there will be a separate link for each weekly topic.
If you are unable to access a list through Blackboard, you can also find it via the Resource Lists homepage. Search for the list by the unit name or code (e.g. BRMSM0067).
How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours
of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks,
independent learning and assessment activity.
See the University Workload statement relating to this unit for more information.
Assessment
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit.
The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. For appropriate assessments, if you have self-certificated your absence, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (for assessments at the end of TB1 and TB2 this is usually in the next re-assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any exceptional circumstances and operates
within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.
