Clinical Anesthesiology

Catalog description

Credits 0 to 10. 0 to 10 Other Hours. Introductory experience in the practice of anesthesiology; work under the supervision of a senior staff anesthesiologist or a resident; familiarization with the pharmacology and practical utilization of common general and local anesthetic agents; introduction to the preoperative evaluation, anesthetic management and post-op care of patients; practical essentials of airway management including endotracheal intubation; practical essentials of fluid and transfusion therapy; management concepts of patients requiring postoperative mechanical ventilation and specialized respiratory care; experience in arterial blood gas sampling, analysis, and interpretation; 2- or 4-week elective. Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of year three of the medical school curriculum.