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Theoretical Bases of Clinical Medicine 2-3
Learning outcomes
TBL LESSON: 11 – Arnold Holmes: Impaired consciousness and convulsions [Tamara
Skříšovská]
Upon completion of this instructional unit:
• Student can describe the basic classification and causes of consciousness disorders.
• Student is able to assess a patient for the presence of delirium and, in case of a positive
• finding, suggest appropriate intervention.
• Student can apply the correct steps in approaching a patient with seizure activity.
• Student is capable of implementing appropriate pharmacological interventions for terminating seizures.
• Student can name the fundamental principles of approaching a patient with acute intoxication.
• Student can recognize symptoms, determine appropriate examinations, and initiate therapy for patients
poisoned by acetaminophen and toxic alcohols.