Credits:
2, 4
Directors:
T. George, T. Wilson
Grading:
Pass/Fail
Prerequisites:
Must complete all Core clerkships and prior approval required
Offered:
All weeks
Description:
This is a comprehensive overview of anesthesia to include pre-, intra- and post-operative care and evaluation of surgical patients. Students will spend equal time in the pre-operative evaluation area; providing anesthesia during a case; and also post-operative evaluation. Student will develop familiarity with intubation techniques, the difficult airway, operative monitoring, regional anesthesia, and risk stratification.