Unit information: Paediatric perfusion and circulatory support in 2021/22

Unit name	Paediatric perfusion and circulatory support
Unit code	SOCSM0014
Credit points	20
Level of study	M/7
Teaching block(s)	Academic Year (weeks 1 - 52)
Unit director	Dr. Biglino
Open unit status	Not open
Pre-requisites	NONE
Co-requisites	NONE
School/department	Bristol Medical School
Faculty	Faculty of Health Sciences

Description including Unit Aims

This unit will introduce the clinical problem of paediatric congenital heart disease. It will provide an overview of the genomics and epidemiology of congenital heart disease and describe the pathology of congenital heart defects and their complications. The surgical interventions currently used to correct heart defects will be outlined, including possible post-intervention complications. Additionally, strategies used for organ retrieval and protection will be described. Having understood the clinical need knowledge of the use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and circulatory support for these cardiovascular problems will be gained

Intended Learning Outcomes

• Discuss the clinical problem, pathology, genomics and epidemiology of congenital heart defects.
• Have a good understanding of the clinical methods currently used to correct heart defects.
• Recognize cardio-protection strategies for surgery and perfusion
• Critically evaluate diseases that contribute towards cardiothoracic disease.
• Understand the immunological reaction of the body to bypass
• Critically evaluate the use of advanced long-term blood pumps and extracorporeal circuits.
• Demonstrate knowledge of cardio, pulmonary and cardiopulmonary circulatory support.

Teaching Information

• Synchronous and asynchronous lectures; tutorials
• Online discussion forum(s)
• Self-directed study

Assessment Information

Coursework (contributing a total of 60% to the unit) consisting of:

• 5 sets of multiple choice questions (MCQs) (select the best answer from 4 or 5 options), contributing 10% to the unit.
• Essay (1500 words), contributing 25% to the unit.
• Short answer (750 words), contributing 15% to the unit.
• Presentation on a unit-related topic, contributing 10% to the unit

Please note that students will be given formative feedback on all coursework assessment.

Written exam (contributing a total of 40% to the unit) consisting of:

• Essay paper

The overall pass-mark for the unit will be 50%. However, students will be required to reach a minimum standard in both their coursework and their written exam; only 5% compensation between the total coursework element and the total exam element will be allowed.

Resources

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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 Faculty 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. If you have self-certificated your absence from an assessment, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (this is usually in the next assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any extenuating circumstances and operates within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.