Learning objectives
Once completed the course, students will (1) comprehend causes and mechanisms underlying the main disorders of osmotic and electrolyte
homeostasis (DD1, knowledge and understanding) so as to apply this information to the pathophysiology of common clinical conditions (DD2, applying knowledge and understanding).
Prerequisites
An adequate reharsal of information acquired in the courses of Chemistry and Human Physiology is highly recommended.
Course unit content
The pathophysiology of fluid, electrolyte and acid-base disorders.
Full programme
Osmotic and Volume disorders: pathophysiology of water and sodium
disorders.
Hypernatremia and hyponatremia.
Disorders of potassium homeostasis: hyperpotassemia and hypopotassemia.
Acid-base
disorders: acidosis and alkalosis.
Disorders of calcium, phosphorus and magnesium.
Bibliography
Harrison's: Principles of Internal Medicine. McGraw-Hill Ed., 21st ed, 2022
Kamel, Goldstein, Halperin
Electrolyte and Acid-Base Physiology
5th ed.
Elsevier, 2016
Teaching methods
Lessons will be on site, will be interactive and will be carried on through a dialogue between the teacher and the students. Examples of true-life situations and clinical cases will be also provided so as to raise the interest of the students.
Supporting didactic material will be available on the specific, student-reserved platform (Elly) and will include slide presentations, audio-video aids or video-recording of the lessons.
Slide consultation will be necessary but NOT sufficient for students preparation.
Assessment methods and criteria
No interim summative evaluation is programmed, while valutative or diagnostic evaluations will be possible.
The final summative evaluation will consist in the oral examination of the Integrated Course.
For further information see the Integrated Course of General Pathology and History of Medicine.
Other information
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2030 agenda goals for sustainable development
Global health
Gender equality
Clean water and hygiene
