Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Elective

Catalog description

The cardiothoracic intensive care elective will allow fourth year medical students to be exposed to and participate in the care of the post-operative and critically ill cardiac and thoracic surgery patient. This patient population has the highest rate of invasive monitoring, echocardiographic and hemodynamic assessment, and advanced circulatory support including utilization of inotropes, vasopressors, and mechanical circulatory support devices (ECMO, LVAD, RVAD, IABP). A working knowledge of these concepts will be critical to a future career in Anesthesiology, Critical Care Medicine, or Surgery. This elective level course will allow students to participate in patient care 5 days a week. This will be an in-depth experience in cardiac critical care medicine. Students will be evaluated on their knowledge, skills, and ability to facilitate patient care in this environment. This elective will fulfill acute care curriculum requirement. For more information, contact Course Director, Dr. Bryan Chow, [email protected]. Credit: 4. Total combined enrollment between Anesth 401C and Anesth 402C cannot exceed 4 total students in one four-week period. Enrollment: Max-2 Min-1. Bryan Chow, MD