Anesthesiology and Pathophysiologic Implications for the Perioperative Patient

Provides participants a case-based review of organ physiology and an in-depth discussion of the pathophysiologic mechanisms during the perioperative period that affect outcome in surgical patients. All major organ systems will be discussed, and subjects such as airway management, ventilatory support, transfusion practices, pharmacology and the acute management of shock will be covered. This course provides useful information for all students involved or interested in acute care of the critically ill patient. Lecturers are Stanford anesthesia faculty and visiting guest faculty. Prerequisite:completion of first year curriculum is strongly encouraged.