NURS 7410 - PRINCIPLES OF ANESTHESIA

[3 Credits]

The course develops and applies advanced practice nursing roles and practice skills related to nurse anesthesia. The course follows the professional practice standards of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists with an emphasis on thoracic procedures and unusual patient co-morbidities. Emphasis is on preparation of patients and equipment, pre-and postoperative patient evaluation, planning and implementing individualized anesthesia care plans. Human Patient Simulation will be conducted regarding anesthetic management of thoracic procedures Including double lumen tube insertion, fiberoptic intubation and bronchoscopy, thoracic epidural placement and central line insertion.