Applied Science for Medicine Anatomy of mouth, nasopharynx, pharynx and larnrynx airway Physiology of breathing, speech, swallowing Physiology of acute airway obstruction; intra- vs extra-thoracic, focal vs diffuse airflow obstruction Mechanism, physiology and diagnosis of stridor Pathology of upper respiratory tract malignancy; role of viral infection Pathology of tonsillitis and deep neck space infection Microbiology of streptococcus pharyngitis Pharmacology of glucocorticoids, penicillins, penicillins with special properties, clavulanic acid, aminoglycosides, nystatin
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Clinical and Communication Skills Elicit a history form a patient with upper airway disease Examine the upper airway and recognise airway compromise Perform basic airway management Differential diagnosis of upper airway obstruction; causes of stridor, hoarseness, ear pain Indications for CT chest, broncoscopy, laryngeal biopsy, upper airway endoscopy Interpret pulmonary function tests, chest X-ray, C-reactive protein (CRP), full blood count, coagulation screen, C1 esterase levels Complications of streptococcal pharyngitis Management of compromised airway; indications (and contraindications) for intubation Role of the anaesthetist/intensivist , otorhinolaryngology (ORL) surgeons, respiratory physician in management of a compromised airway Management of anaphylaxis, tonsillitis Outline management for laryngeal and other upper airway malignancy, inhalation injury
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