Techniques and Technologies in Nursing Anesthesia I

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This course provides the student with a comprehensive overview of the design and utilization of the anesthesia delivery system, biomedical instrumentation, and monitoring modalities commonly used in nurse anesthesia practice. Monitors and equipment utilized are studied with respect to principles of operation, calibration, and interpretation of data. Emphasis will be placed on application of the scientific principles, vaporization, explosion hazards, electrical safety, and the provision of safe anesthesia care. In-depth study on airway anatomy and management is also emphasized. Course material encompasses recognition of the difficult airway, the ASA Difficult Airway Algorithm, physiologic response to intubation, fiber-optic techniques, retrograde techniques, and the surgical airway. This course also includes practice in and evaluation of task specific skills utilizing skill trainers and simulation to maximize students’ direct contact to the instrumentation of the profession with the goal of developing vigilant providers that practice with high integrity. Prerequisite(s): NURS 7834 >= B Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 1 Repeatability: May not be repeated for credit. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Major Restrictions: Nursing Anesthesia Program Restrictions: DNP_DNP-Doctor of Nursing Practice Schedule Type (Primary): Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.