Anesthesia Critical Care

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Goals: To educate and expose students to the general medical principles and management of critically ill surgical patients in the Intensive Care Unit environment. Objectives: Upon completion of the rotation, the student will have a better understanding of: 1. How to comprehend, apply and evaluate clinical information pertinent to the management of the critically ill. 2. Technical proficiency and skills required to monitor and treat the clinically ill. 3. Professional attitude and behavior needed to properly function in an ICU environment. Activities Include: 1. Daily clinical rounds to evaluate clinical conditions, laboratory and radiologic information and psychosocial needs. 2. Education presentations. 3. Participation in procedural interventions. Assessments Include: 1. Periodic evaluations of clinical proficiency, technical skills and professional behavior. 2. Comprehensive written examinations. Lecture Hours: 3 Contact Hours: 40 Repeatability: May not be repeated for credit. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia Schedule Type (Primary): Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.