ANE 105 - Basic and Advanced Principles of Anesthesia Technology

3 Credit(s)

This course focuses on the basic as well as advanced aspects of Anesthesia Gas Machines and Anesthesia related equipment. The set-up and function of basic equipment for anesthesia care, anesthesia machine check out and types of anesthesia will be discussed. Students will learn about the various medical gas cylinders and pipelines used in the medical atmosphere. Hemodynamic and gas monitoring, intravenous lines and skin preparation will be covered. Transducer set up for various types of surgery. Students will also be exposed to transfusion medicine and preoperative blood management. Topics covered will also include scope of practice, occupational health, electrical safety, fire safety and will include the anesthesia workstation. The students will also learn about the severity of latex allergic patients and being a part of the Anesthesia Care.

Contact Hours: 45
Prerequisite: ANE 100, ALH 110, BIO 155