Technology and Techniques in Nursing Anesthesia I

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This course is designed to familiarize the graduate student with the design and use of equipment commonly utilized in nursing anesthesia practice, including biomedical instrumentation, the anesthesia delivery system, and breathing circuits. Application of the laws of physics as they pertain to nursing anesthesia practice will be reviewed with specific examples. Emphasis is placed on gas laws, vaporization, and pressure-flow. In-depth study of airway assessment and management is also provided. Prerequisite(s): NURS 6735 and NURS 6741 and NURS 6745 and NURS 6760 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 3 Repeatability: May not be repeated for credit. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit College Restrictions: The Graduate School Course Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester Program Restrictions: MSN_NURA-Nursing Anesthesia Schedule Type (Primary): Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.