DBAP 820-840: Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology Courses

An introduction to regional anesthesia techniques commonly used in the management pain during the perioperative period with a comprehensive review of the anatomy and physiology related to each procedure through didactic lecture, hands-on simulation lab, and cadaveric education. Pharmacologic implications specific to regional anesthesia its applications are investigated. This course also describes the neurophysiologic implications of acute and chronic pain and the management principles for each.

An in-depth review of practicing anesthesia in specialized areas of nurse anesthesia practice in obstetrics, geriatrics, and the obese patient. The student will receive special emphasis on physiology, pathophysiology, and pharmacology in each area of sub-specialization. Current evidence-based techniques and best practices related to safe management of all patients will be presented.

This course introduces the basic and advanced concepts and techniques necessary for the provision of safe anesthesia in the OR/ procedure rooms for neonates, infants, children, and adolescents. Special consideration is given to mental and physical developmental benchmarks for this age group. Lectures will include specific aspects of pediatric airway management, anatomy & physiology, congenital heart disease, pharmacology, most common pediatric syndromes, caudal (regional) anesthesia, treatment of pediatric trauma and abuse.

This course presents anesthesia considerations for patients with a variety of cardiac lesions, including coronary artery disease, valve disease, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, congenital cardiac disease and different forms of cardiomyopathy. Anesthesia techniques specifically tailored to meet the unique needs of each lesion are discussed, and monitoring strategies are considered. Surgical concerns for coronary artery bypass, valve repair/replacement, cardiac transplantation and non-cardiac surgery issues are covered. Vascular surgery in relationship to cardiac disease is reviewed, as well as many uncommon cardiac diseases.