Course ID
006876
Course Description
At the end of the four-week University of Arizona Anesthesiology rotation, the Medical Student will be able to: 1. Evaluate a patient for a general anesthetic with special attention to: a. Airway history and examination b. Full stomach risk factors c. Medications and the need to continue peri-operatively d. Cardiovascular and pulmonary history and examination 2. Manage the adult airway before intubation 3. Gather the appropriate supplies and place peripheral intravenous lines 4. Evaluate a patient for the necessity of endotracheal intubation 5. Induce general anesthesia with drugs appropriate for the patient 6. Gather the appropriate supplies and intubate an adult patient 7. Evaluate a patient for conscious sedation for painful procedures and use the appropriate drugs. Format: Students will be assigned daily to work with a faculty member and a resident on specified operative cases. In addition, the student is provided with a daily reading/task curriculum to guide their learning experience. The textbook, Clinical Anesthesiology by Morgan & Mikhail, is provided to the student for the duration of the rotation. Didactic sessions include daily conference (6:30 - 7:00) and Wednesday morning lecture and clinical conference (6:30 - 8:30).
Min Units
1
Max Units
16
Repeatable for Credit
No
Grading Basis
CLK - Clerkship H,HP,P,F
Career
Medicine
Course Requisites
3rd and 4th-year medical students only.
May be convened with
Component
Clinical
Optional Component
No