DAPH 820 : Advanced Pharmacology Principles II

This course is designed to build upon basic knowledge of pharmacologic mechanisms of action, cardiothoracic physiology andvasoactive medications. The course covers pathophysiologic considerations in the cardiac patient, as well as an overview ofhemodynamic goals during anesthesia. In addition, clinical pharmacology of vasoactive drugs and their application during anesthesiais included. The course assists the student to build advanced knowledge in order to use a variety of current anesthetic techniques,agents, adjunctive drugs and equipment while providing anesthesia.