- 10 Jan, 2025
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ST154 – Surgical Pharmacology and Anesthesia
In this course, students will focus on the identification of drugs commonly used before, during, and after surgery.Discussions of where these drugs come from, how they are classified, the different ways they can be administered, theirpotential side effects, and any interactions between them. Students will also learn terminology, abbreviations, andcalculations related to pharmaceuticals. Students will learn how to prepare and manage medications for surgicalpatients, while also gaining an understanding of the laws, regulations, scope of practice, and ethical standards involvedin administering and dispensing drugs in the perioperative setting. Topics covered in Anesthesia Concepts includemethods, agents, and techniques. The application of homeostasis knowledge, including explanations of anesthesiamonitoring devices, preparation, complications, and interventions.