Course: Fundamentals of Biophysics, Radiology and Nuclear Medicine

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Course title Fundamentals of Biophysics, Radiology and Nuclear Medicine
Course code UZV/OP1BF
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Hůsková Jitka, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Štěpánková Kateřina, Ing. Ph.D.
  • Lehocký Marián, prof. Ing. Ph.D.
Course content
Lecture Introduction to biophysics. The origin and properties of ultrasound, characteristics of ultrasound equipment: the use of ultrasound in various medical fields. Basics of laser and its use in health care. Fundamentals of biophysics: concept, physical nature of blood sedimentation, blood pressure. Nature of external pressure on the body: negative pressure, positive pressure. Physical basis of respiration and blood circulation. Measurement of temperature and sensing of temperature waveforms: thermography. Basics of imaging methods used in radiology and nuclear medicine. Principles of different imaging methods. Indications for imaging methods and interventional techniques in various diseases. Description and evaluation of results of radiological and nuclear medicine examinations, radiation protection, current legislation on radiation protection. Basics of radiology: origin of X-rays, properties of X-rays, use in practice, OSH, effect of different types of ionizing radiation and use for diagnostics and therapy in medical practice, radiation protection. X-ray examination methods: native, contrast - irrigography, computed tomography, angiography, coronarography. Classical X-ray diagnostic methods: sciagraphy, skiascopy, angiography (AG), digital subtraction angiography (DSA). Computed tomography (CT), CT angiography (CTA). Nuclear medicine: basics of nuclear medicine, occupational health and safety, radionuclide examination methods. Nuclear medicine methods, positron emission tomography (PET). Pulse wave. Diagnostic ultrasound methods. Photodynamic therapy (PDT). Physical basics of endoscopic methods, physical basics of the most commonly used devices in health care - ECG, EEG, EMG, Holter monitoring. Biological response, methods of studying cellular damage, clinical applications of PDT. Nuclear magnetic resonance tomography. Haemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, continuous methods, haemoperfusion, plasmapheresis. Bioelectrical methods - EEG, EMG.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecturing, Methods for working with texts (Textbook, book)
  • Participation in classes - 30 hours per semester
  • Home preparation for classes - 30 hours per semester
learning outcomes
Knowledge
explain the nature of processes in the body - respiration, BP, blood circulation
explain the nature of processes in the body - respiration, BP, blood circulation
to explain the principles of diagnosis and therapy and the principles of operation of medical devices used in diagnosis, treatment and prevention
to explain the principles of diagnosis and therapy and the principles of operation of medical devices used in diagnosis, treatment and prevention
justify the importance of radiation protection (including legislation)
justify the importance of radiation protection (including legislation)
define the essence of individual diagnostic examinations
define the essence of individual diagnostic examinations
define the preparation for each diagnostic test
define the preparation for each diagnostic test
Skills
compare the principles of individual diagnostic tests
compare the principles of individual diagnostic tests
inform the patient about preparation for diagnostic tests
inform the patient about preparation for diagnostic tests
to evaluate the nature of the ongoing processes in the body - respiration, BP, blood circulation
to evaluate the nature of the ongoing processes in the body - respiration, BP, blood circulation
present the principles of diagnostics and operation of medical devices used in diagnostics and prevention
present the principles of diagnostics and operation of medical devices used in diagnostics and prevention
present the principles of treatment and operation of selected medical devices
present the principles of treatment and operation of selected medical devices
teaching methods
Knowledge
Monologic (Exposition, lecture, briefing)
Monologic (Exposition, lecture, briefing)
Lecturing
Lecturing
Individual work of students
Individual work of students
Skills
Text analysis
Text analysis
Analysis of a presentation
Analysis of a presentation
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
assessment methods
Knowledge
Didactic test
Didactic test
Recommended literature
  • FERDA, J. et al. Inovativní zobrazovací metody. Praha: Galén. 2015.
  • KUCHAŘOVÁ, M. et al. Praktická cvičení z biofyziky. Praha: Karolinum. 2021.
  • KUPKA, K. et al. Nukleární medicína. Praha: P3K. 2015.
  • KYNČL, M. et al. Dětská radiologie do kapsy. Praha: Karolinum. 2022.
  • MALÍKOVÁ, H. et al. Základy radiologie a zobrazovacích metod. Praha: Karolinum. 2019.
  • MORNSTEIN, V. et al. Lékařská fyzika a biofyzika. Brno: Masarykova univerzita. 2018.
  • NAVRÁTIL, L. et al. Medicínská biofyzika. Praha: Grada. 2019.
  • ROSINA, J. et al. Biofyzika: pro zdravotnické a biomedicínské obory. Praha: Grada. 2021.
  • SÚKUPOVÁ, L. Radiační ochrana při rentgenových výkonech ? to nejdůležitější pro praxi. Praha: Grada. 2018.


Study plans that include the course
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