STS 1340C Surgical Science and Pharmacology

A combined classroom and laboratory course. Introduces the most commonly used pharmacological agents utilized for surgical patients in each phase of the perioperative area and those utilized in the treatment of complications and emergencies. Emphasizes preoperative medications, anesthetics, and medications utilized within the sterile field stressing identification, safe handling, preparation, measurements, management within the sterile field, handling/transfer, and usage. Other topics include pain management, respiratory and airway management, IV fluids, and electrolyte replacement therapy. 

Credits

3 cc

Prerequisite

STS 1302, STS 1304C, STS 1307C, STS 2361.

Offered

TBD.

Notes

AS only.