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SURG SCI 543

FUNDAMENTALS OF ANESTHESIOLOGY I

1 credit.

Covers basic principles of sedation, pain physiology, anesthetic drugs, anesthetic monitoring, and the practical considerations in performing anesthesia on healthy veterinary species. Case-based and interactive where appropriate.

Prerequisites & course information

Requisites: Declared in Doctor of Veterinary Medicine with second year standing Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Spring 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Understand and remember the pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of anesthetic drugs Audience: Graduate 2. Identify the components of the anesthesia machine and describe their function. Audience: Graduate 3. Identify anesthetic monitors and techniques and describe their function and data collected. Audience: Graduate 4. Design effective monitoring and supportive care plans for patients. Audience: Graduate 5. Identify pain in animals and select appropriate treatment. Audience: Graduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Understand and remember the pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of anesthetic drugs Audience: Graduate 2. Identify the components of the anesthesia machine and describe their function. Audience: Graduate 3. Identify anesthetic monitors and techniques and describe their function and data collected. Audience: Graduate 4. Design effective monitoring and supportive care plans for patients. Audience: Graduate 5. Identify pain in animals and select appropriate treatment. Audience: Graduate

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