Advanced Pathophysiology I

Catalog description

The course provides a review of normal physiological mechanisms of specific body systems with an analysis of the etiology, pathogenesis, clinical progression, and manifestations of known pathologic processes. Through lectures and group discussions, among other instructional strategies, students will develop clinical knowledge of physiologic, and pathophysiologic processes to identify and analyze findings that serve as the foundations to build an anesthesia or pain management plan. Principles of cell physio logy and transport mechanisms, genetic alterations, cancer, immunity, infections/inflammatory processes and pathophysiology of the cardiovascular, hematological, respiratory, central nervous system, and musculoskeletal disorders, are emphasized.