Introduction:

Each listing below represents a section of the CSiI Integrated Didactic Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery Curriculum. In the coming months and years as the content will be developed students will be able to navigate through a link to call up a multimedia presentation covering the listed topic. Presentations will be contributed exclusively by carefully chosen "National Teachers". Each presentation will be approximately 20 minutes in duration that a student can navigate forward and back through the presentation. CSiI OLV recommends that you complete each of the components of this e-learning module in the sequence as listed. You may choose any component for study in any sequence you prefer to complete the learning segment for credit. CSiI-OLV calls upon teachers of excellence to contribute the content of their choice from the list below (in the format prescribed) for upload and actively participate in this activity of importance. Your suggestions are most welcome. Prof Nirmal Gupta Chief Admin and Principal Moderator

Table of Contents: (Basic Components)

  1. Normal Thoracic Anatomy
    1. Chest Wall
    2. Mediastinum and Pericardium
    3. Trachceobronchial tree
    4. Lungs and Pleura
    5. Esophagus
    6. Heart
    7. Great Vessels
  2. Normal Thoracic Physiology
    1. Adult Cardiac
    2. Pediatric Cardiac
    3. Esophageal
    4. Pulmonary
    5. Chest Wall & Diaphragm
  3. Adult Cardiac Diagnostic Studies
    1. Electrocardiography
    2. Echocardiography
    3. Diagnostic Cardiac Catheterization
    4. Diagnostic Angiography
    5. Postitron Emission Tomography (PET)
    6. Cardiac Nuclear Studies
  4. Pediatric Cardiology Diagnosis
    1. Electrocardiography
    2. Echocardiography
    3. Diagnostic Catheterization
    4. Diagnostic Angiography
    5. Pediatrics Transesophageal Echocardiogram
  5. Cardiothoracic Imaging Studies
    1. Reading a Chest X-rays
    2. Interpreting a Computed Tomography (CT)
    3. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) in Cardiothoracic Diseases
    4. Barium Contrast Studies
  6. Thoracic Functional Studies
    1. Pulmonary Spirometry and Diffusion
    2. Evaluation of Benign Esophageal Disease
    3. Pulmonary Nuclear Studies
    4. Positron Emission Tomoography (PET)
  7. Thoracic Anesthesia
    1. Monitoring & Anesthesia Technology
    2. Single Lung Isolation Strategies
    3. Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesia
    4. Perioperative Analgesia & Sedation
    5. Intraoperative Transesophageal Echocardiography
8. Thoracic Critical Care
    1. Perioperative Arrythmias & Bleeding
    2. Perioperative Low Cardiac Output
    3. Perioperative Transfusion Therapy
    4. Perioperative Nutrition
    5. Severe Respiratory Failure
    6. Perioperative Pharmacology
    7. Pediatric Critical Care
9. Fundamentals of Thoracic Endoscopy
    1. Laryngoscopy & Intubation
    2. Tracheobronchoscopy
    3. Esophagoscopy
    4. Thoracoscopy
10. Surgical Instrumentation and Basic Technique
    1. Patient Postioning
    2. Thoracic Incisions
    3. Thoracic Drainage
    4. Pacers & Defibrillators
    5. Thoracic Reoperations
    6. Neonatal Surgical Emergencies
11. Cardiopulmonary Bypass Techniques
    1. Anticoagulation & Hemostasis
    2. Pumps & Oxygenators
    3. Myocardial Protection
    4. Neurologic Protection
    5. Pediatric CPB & Circulatory Arrest
    6. IABP
    7. LVAD's
    8. Physiology of Cardiopulmonary Bypass
12. Research Methodology & Professional Information
    1. Critical Literature Review Techniques
    2. Literature Search Techniques
    3. Biostatistical Approaches
    4. Interpretation of Non-fatal Events after Cardiac Surgery
    5. Key Thoracic Predictors
    6. Key Cardiac Measures & Staging
    7. Computer/Internet Basics
13. Academics, Ethics & Professionalism
    1. National and International Journal & Resources
    2. National and International Meetings & Courses
    3. CVTS Residency Requirements
    4. Palliative Care in Cardiothoarcic and Vascular Surgery
    5. Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery & the Law