Anesthesiology

Catalog description

This course introduces the student to the principles, indications, and techniques of general, spinal, epidural, regional and local anesthesia. General anesthesia focuses on the pharmacology of general anesthetics, drug interactions as well as techniques of intubation, ventilation, and fluid replacement. The indications and techniques for spinal and epidural anesthesia as it relates to Lower Extremity Surgery is emphasized, as well as problems, complications, and general anesthesia for the pediatric and geriatric patient. Regional and local anesthesia involves a series of lectures that emphasize the pharmacology of local anesthetic agents, and specific techniques for utilization of local anesthetic blocks for foot and ankle surgery. Prerequisites: None; Corequisite: PCLP 623