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ANT2354 : Anesthesia Principles
TRIMESTER 3
This module provides the skills and knowledge necessary to provide anesthesia, recognize any issues that occur when caring for patients receiving an anaesthetic, across a range of surgical procedure. . The focus of the course includes: the role of the anaesthetist and anesthesia, the historical context of anesthesia , define different types of anesthesia: General Anesthesia/sedation/Local Anesthesia/spinal anesthesia, describe basic anesthetic pharmacology, pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics, administration of drugs, blood therapy and fluids replacement, Airway management ,patient assessment, preparation of anesthetic environment, monitoring physiological parameters , patient positioning, Patient care record and post anesthesia care.