Description
This course is designed to apply advanced principles of math, chemistry and physics as they pertain to the nurse anesthesia provider and builds on foundational knowledge previously acquired in prerequisite coursework. Emphasis is placed on the application of these concepts as it relates to nurse anesthesia practice. Students examine physical phenomena relevant to anesthesia equipment and clinical practice. Measurements and waveforms utilized in clinical patient management are reviewed. Specific technologies as applied to humans undergoing anesthesia are discussed. APN practice care standards and provision of safe anesthesia is emphasized through explanation of physical laws. Basic organic chemistry is presented to acquire a working knowledge of organic and biochemistry in relationship to the impact of anesthetic agents on client metabolic pathways and anesthesia equipment use in clinical anesthesia practice. This course provides foundational knowledge of the inorganic, organic and bioc