Applied Physiology for Nurse Anesthesia II

1 Course Unit

This course provides an in-depth analysis of the anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of the cardiovascular, renal, immunologic, and hematological systems and related anesthesia implications. Emphasis is placed on the assessment of the patient with common disorders of these systems. Nurse anesthesia care related to patients undergoing surgeries involving each system is discussed. The foundational concepts from pulmonary physiology are used as the underpinnings for discussing key concepts of the circulatory system. Fall Prerequisite: NURS 6810 1 Course Unit