Base Knowledge
natomy I and II, Physiology I and II and Equipment and Instrumentation in Medical Imaging and Radiotherapy
Teaching Methodologies
Theoretical-practical part: expository classes with student interaction in order to provide content related to theoretical-practical procedures for carrying out Computed Tomography exams.
Practical Part: eminently practical classes held on a simulator and in a clinical (hospital) environment, which focus on all stages of the procedures under study, from preparing the patient for the procedure, preparing the examination, indications and contraindications and administering contract products.
Learning Results
The student must acquire knowledge about:
• Computed Tomography, appropriate to the equipment technology, in accordance with Good Practices, namely in respect of the ALARA concept
• Differences in the execution of procedures in different clinical contexts
The student must acquire skills to:
• Evaluate and identify the most appropriate radiological procedure based on clinical information
• Apply critical thinking in order to facilitate diagnostic decisions related to diagnostic optimization and acceptability
• Create and manipulate images efficiently and appropriately to the patient and their clinical situation
The student must acquire skills in:
• Apply critical reasoning according to the practical result based on scientific evidence
• Comply with all tasks of a procedure, including administration of contrast and the decision to perform additional or future procedures
• Evaluate your procedures in accordance with Good Practices.
Program
Principles of Image Acquisition of Computed Tomography.
Computed Tomography of the limbs, chest, abdomen, neck, spine and skull.
Protocol optimization without neglecting positioning, inclusion, quality protection and security criteria.
Different types of contrast used in Computed Tomography.
Intervention procedures using Computed Tomography.
Curricular Unit Teachers
Mário João Gonçalves MonteiroGrading Methods
Assessment methodology in accordance with current regulations.
Continuous assessment includes an assessment test for each of the curricular unit matrices:
TP component: assessment by written test. This component, with a minimum mark of 10, has a weighting of 45% in the final grade.
P component: assessment by practical exam and preparation of a report on the procedures carried out, simulating a clinical situation (using an anthropomorphic phantom). This component with a minimum mark of 10 , has a weighting of 45% in the final grade. Active participation in practical classes 10%, (weighting subject to attendance in at least 80% of said classes).
Assessment by final examination also reflects the UC matrices: TP component: written exam, 50% weighting in the final grade. P component: assessment by practical exam and preparation of a report on the procedures carried out, simulation of a clinical situation (using an anthropomorphic phantom), weighting half of the final grade.
Internship(s)
NAO
Bibliography
Main Bibliography
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MÜLLER, Nestor L. – Doenças intersticiais crónicas : correlação da tomografia computorizada de alta resolução com patologia. . vol.16 nº 61 (Jan./Mar. 2004)
MARCHIORI, Edson ; PEREIRA, Cyntia Inez Guedes Soares ; SOUZA, Arthur Soares – Tomografia computorizada de alta resolução na avaliação da pneumonia por pneumocystis carinii em doentes com síndrome de imunodeficiência . . vol.15 nº 59 (Jul. Set. 2003)
MOSS, Albert A. ; ; GOLDBERG, Henry I., ed. lit. – Computed tomography, ultrasound and X-Ray : an integrated approach. New York : Masson, cop. 1979. XI, 557 p.. ISBN 0-89352-0551
Multislice CT. Berlin ; Heidelberg ; New York [etc.] : Springer, 2003. 208 p. ISBN 3-540-40590-9
SIEGEL, Marilyn J. – CTA of mediastinal vascular anomalies. . vol.18 nº 70 (Abr.- Jun. 2006)
VERSCHAKLEN, J. A. ; WEVER, W. de – Computed tomography of the Lung. Berlin : Springer, 2010. viii, 191 p. ISBN 978-3-642-06561-3
MOLLET, Nico R. ; CADEMARTIRI, Filippo ; FEYTER, Pim J. de – Non-invasive multislice CT coronary imaging. . vol. XIV, nº4 (Julho/Agosto 2005)
WEBB, W. Richard ; BRANT, William E. ; HELMS, Clyde A. – Fundamentals of body CT. 2nd ed. Philadelphia [etc.] : W. B. Sauders Company, cop. 1998. XII, 364 p.. ISBN 0-7216-6862-3
BUZUG, Thorsten M. – Computed tomography : from photon statistics to modern cone-beam Ct. Berlin : Springer, 2008. XIII, 521 p.. ISBN 978-3-540-39407-5. ISBN 978-3-540-39408-2 (e-ISBN)
LIPSON, Scott A. – MDCT and 3D workstations : practical how-to guide and teaching file. New York : Springer, 2006. XII, 315 p.. ISBN 978-0-387-25679-5
HOSTEN, Norbert ; LIEBIG, Thomas – CT of the head and spine. Stuttgart; New York : Thieme, 2002. XI, 436 p.. ISBN 978-3-13-126711-9