Nurse Anesthesiology Principles II

Catalog description

This is the second of four sequential nurse anesthesiology principles courses and expands the knowledge gained from the previous course to include advanced airway management, advanced and invasive monitoring, preoperative assessment and anesthesia plan of care development. This course emphasizes evidence-based anesthesia techniques for fluid volume assessment, fluid/blood component therapy replacement, total intravenous anesthesia (TIVA), monitored anesthesia care (MAC), hypotensive techniques, intraoperative fire safety, and basic regional anesthesia knowledge and skills. Students will also learn anesthesia considerations and complications for a variety of patients undergoing selected procedures. The simulation lab focuses on the application of knowledge and skills from the didactic course.