Introduction to Medicine

• Described the respiratory centre, its role in regulating ventilation and the factors that control it.
• Explain the difference between extra-thoracic and intra-thoracic airway obstruction.
• Explain the pathophysiology and consequences of upper airway obstruction.
• Explain the action of opioids on ventilator control.
• Describe the anatomy and function of the upper respiratory tract.
• Describe how the respiratory system defends itself against aspirated foreign objects.
• Explain the relationship between pressure, flow and resistance with respect to normal airways and with airway obstruction.
• Discussed actions that build an inclusive and respectful learning environment.
• Developed an approach to setting learning objectives for tutorial problems.
• Describe the major anatomical components involved in ventilation.
• Describe how the central respiratory centre controls ventilation.
• Demonstrate the ability to participate in a group discussion, both by contributing to the discussion and by actively listening to the contributions of colleagues.
• Explain a concept effectively in a group setting.
• Give and receive simple feedback between colleagues appropriately.
• Review the anatomy of the upper and lower respiratory tract.
• Define the pleura and the role of pleural pressures in respiration.
• Briefly review the pathophysiology of croup.
• Identify and utilize effective strategies for retaining and retrieving new information, while minimizing time spent on strategies that are less effective
• Demonstrate the ability to reflect upon the strengths and weakness of their own communication skills.
• Recognize and describe viral versus bacterial infection of the upper respiratory tract.
• Outline the basic structure and classification of viruses and bacteria.
• Describe the primary cell types of the innate and adaptive immune system.
• Describe how the upper respiratory tract defends itself against bacterial and viral infections.
• Explain how upper respiratory tract viruses are transmitted.
• Identify aspects of the Medicine Wheel which are important to consider as part of Indigenous Health.
• Describe the Medicine Wheel and its significance for Indigenous peoples.