Advanced Anatomy, Physiology, & Pathophysiology for Anesthesia 2

2 credits · School of Nursing

This second course in the series focuses on the anatomy and physiology of the endocrine, renal, hepatic, gastrointestinal, immune, hematologic, and genitourinary systems. Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of how pathophysiological conditions in these systems impact anesthetic choices and management strategies. Utilizing best evidence and clinical protocols, they will describe management approaches for surgical and therapeutic procedures related to these systems. The course will also cover the pathophysiology of psychiatric illness, infectious disease, cancer, and obesity, along with strategies for anesthesia care in these contexts. Prerequisite: 8628. Corequisites: 8635, 8636. [2]