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Computer Science · 200 Level
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Course code: CSS 202 Course title: Clinical Skills II Course credit load: 2 Units Series 1: Clinical Application of Basic Sciences • Part 1.1: Anatomy in Clinical Practice o Sub Part 1.1.1: Surface anatomy and clinical landmarks o Sub Part 1.1.2: Applied anatomy of the thorax and abdomen o Sub Part 1.1.3: Applied anatomy of the head, neck, and limbs • Part 1.2: Physiology and Biochemistry in Clinical Practice o Sub Part 1.2.1: Applying physiological principles to patient assessment o Sub Part 1.2.2: Biochemical investigations and their clinical interpretation o Sub Part 1.2.3: Fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balance • Part 1.3: Pathology and Pharmacology in Clinical Practice o Sub Part 1.3.1: Pathological processes underlying clinical signs o Sub Part 1.3.2: Applying pharmacological principles to prescribing o Sub Part 1.3.3: Adverse drug reactions and drug interactions • Part 1.4: Microbiology and Immunology in Clinical Practice o Sub Part 1.4.1: Clinical microbiology: identifying pathogens and selecting therapy o Sub Part 1.4.2: Principles of infection control o Sub Part 1.4.3: Clinical immunology: allergy, autoimmunity, and immunodeficiency Introduction You have spent the earlier years of your training learning anatomy at the dissection table, physiology in the laboratory, and biochemistry at the bench. These were not ends in themselves. They were preparation for the moment when you stand beside a patient and must use that
knowledge to understand what is wrong, why it is wrong, and what can be done about it. The transition from preclinical to clinical learning is not a departure from basic science; it is the fulfilment of it. Every physical sign you will ever elicit, every investigation you will ever interpret, and every drug you will ever prescribe is grounded in the basic science you have already studied. The aim of this Series is to bridge the gap between preclinical basic science learning and its direct application at the bedside, in the clinic, and in the procedure room. We shall commence by examining how anatomy, both surface and applied, is used to guide clinical examination, localise pathology, and plan procedures. Next, we will explore how physiological and biochemical principles underlie the assessment of patients and the interpretation of investigations. Moving on, we will address the pathological basis of clinical signs and the application of pharmacological principles to rational prescribing. Finally, we will close by examining microbiology and immunology as they apply to the identification and treatment of infection and the recognition of immune-mediated disease. Series Learning Outcomes Upon completing this Series, you should be able to: • SLO 1.1 apply surface anatomy and anatomical landmarks to clinical examination and common clinical procedures, • SLO 1.2 explain how physiological and biochemical principles underlie patient assessment and the interpretation of clinical investigations, • SLO 1.3 describe the pathological basis of common clinical signs and apply pharmacological principles to rational and safe prescribing, and • SLO 1.4 apply microbiological principles to infection diagnosis and treatment selection, and describe the clinical presentations of common immune-mediated conditions. 1.1 Anatomy in Clinical Practice 1.1.1 Surface anatomy and clinical landmarks Surface anatomy is the study of the external features of the body as they relate to the underlying structures. For the clinician, it provides the map that makes physical examination meaningful. When you palpate the abdomen, you are not pressing randomly; you are systematically examining the regions defined by surface anatomy and expecting to find organs in specific locations. The nine abdominal regions (right and left hypochondrial, right and left lumbar, right and left iliac, epigastric, umbilical, and hypogastric) and the simpler four quadrant system both derive their clinical utility from the anatomical structures that underlie them. A pain in the right
iliac fossa is clinically significant in a different way from a pain in the epigastrium precisely because different organs occupy each region. Clinical landmarks are specific anatomical points that can be located on the surface of the body and used to guide clinical action. The angle of Louis (sternal angle) marks the junction of the manubrium and body of sternum and corresponds to the second costal cartilage, the level of the tracheal bifurcation, and the upper border of the pericardium; it is the starting point for counting ribs. The mid-clavicular line is used to locate the apex of the lung and the cardiac apex beat. The McBurney point, one-third of the way from the anterior superior iliac spine to the umbilicus, marks the surface projection of the base of the appendix and is the site of maximal tenderness in appendicitis. Knowing these landmarks and the structures they represent is the foundation of meaningful physical examination. Fill in the blank: The ________ point, located one-third of the way from the anterior superior iliac spine to the umbilicus, marks the surface projection of the appendix base and is the site of maximal tenderness in acute appendicitis. 1.1.2 Applied anatomy of the thorax and abdomen Every clinical assessment of the thorax depends on knowing its internal architecture. The pleural cavities extend beyond the apparent borders of the thorax: the lung apex reaches 2.5 cm above the medial third of the clavicle, which is why a needle inserted at the root of the neck during central venous access can cause a pneumothorax. The heart sits within the pericardium in the middle mediastinum; its borders are formed by the right atrium (right heart border), the left ventricle (left heart border), and the right ventricle (anterior surface). The position of the cardiac valves is clinically important for auscultation: aortic (second right intercostal space), pulmonary (second left intercostal space), tricuspid (lower left sternal border), and mitral (apex, fifth intercostal space in the mid-clavicular line). In the abdomen, the peritoneum divides structures into intraperitoneal and retroperitoneal. The kidneys, ureters, pancreas, aorta, and inferior vena cava are retroperitoneal; inflammation or haemorrhage in these structures causes back pain rather than peritonism. The liver occupies most of the right hypochondrium and extends into the epigastrium; percussion of liver dullness from the right nipple line downward gives an estimate of liver size. The spleen lies in the left hypochondrium, protected by the ninth, tenth, and eleventh ribs; it becomes palpable only when it is significantly enlarged. The sigmoid colon is a common site for diverticular disease and carcinoma; its position in the left iliac fossa explains why pathology there presents with left-sided pain. Fill in the blank: The ________ structures of the abdomen include the kidneys, ureters, pancreas, aorta, and inferior vena cava; inflammation in these structures causes back pain rather than the peritonism associated with intraperitoneal pathology. 1.1.3 Applied anatomy of the head, neck, and limbs
The head and neck contain several clinically critical anatomical relationships. The carotid triangle of the neck contains the common carotid artery, which bifurcates at the level of the upper border of the thyroid cartilage into the internal and external carotid arteries; the carotid pulse is palpated here. The internal jugular vein runs alongside the common carotid artery within the carotid sheath; its pulsations, visible at the root of the neck, allow assessment of jugular venous pressure (JVP), a non-invasive indicator of right atrial pressure. The thyroid gland lies in the anterior neck, overlying the second to fourth tracheal rings; it moves on swallowing, distinguishing thyroid swellings from other neck masses. In the limbs, knowledge of neurovascular anatomy is essential for safe procedural practice and for the correct interpretation of clinical findings. The femoral triangle (bounded by the inguinal ligament, sartorius, and adductor longus) contains the femoral nerve, artery, and vein in medial-to-lateral order, remembered as NAVEL (Nerve, Artery, Vein, Empty space, Lymphatics). The femoral artery is the most commonly used site for arterial cannulation and angiography. The antecubital fossa contains the brachial artery medially and the median cubital vein superficially; the latter is the standard site for venepuncture and peripheral intravenous access. The anatomical snuffbox at the wrist, bounded by the tendons of abductor pollicis longus and extensor pollicis brevis, overlies the scaphoid bone and the radial artery; tenderness here after a fall on the outstretched hand should raise suspicion of scaphoid fracture even when plain radiographs are normal. Fill in the blank: The femoral triangle contains, from medial to lateral, the femoral ________ , artery, vein, empty space, and lymphatics, remembered by the mnemonic NAVEL. Figure 1.1: Surface anatomy and clinical landmarks
Pilot questions 1.1 1. Name the nine abdominal regions and state which major organ or structure is found in each. 2. Explain the clinical significance of the angle of Louis. 3. Describe the surface projections of the four cardiac valves and explain why this matters for auscultation. 4. Explain the clinical significance of the NAVEL mnemonic in the context of femoral triangle procedures. 5. Describe the anatomical basis for the clinical finding of back pain rather than peritonism in retroperitoneal pathology. 1.2 Physiology and Biochemistry in Clinical Practice 1.2.1 Applying physiological principles to patient assessment Physiological knowledge is the framework through which clinical observations become clinically meaningful. Vital signs (temperature, pulse rate and rhythm, blood pressure, respiratory rate, and oxygen saturation) are not just numbers to be recorded;
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