Description
This course is the companion course to the Basic Principles in Nurse Anesthesia course. Basic principles of pharmacology are discussed in relation to anesthesia and the autonomic nervous system. A brief overview of anesthesia drugs and adjuncts is undertaken with associated anesthesia modalities. Perioperative considerations are explored including patient classification and workstation & equipment/machine preparation, OR set up and basic fluid/blood management. Nurse anesthesia students examine surgical positioning of patients in relation to surgical requirements, physiologic challenges and neurovascular and musculoskeletal risk. Basic airway management is also taught. Clinical objectives are reflective of didactic material presented within the course to prepare the student for clinical practicums in a variety of healthcare settings.
Prerequisites: NUR 701