Course Description
This course provides students with the essential knowledge about the pain pathway, physiology of pain perception, types and classifications of pain as a corner stone in anesthetic practice. The course also provides comprehensive knowledge of the anatomy involved in neuraxial anesthesia and various types of regional anesthesia and nerve blocks. The course also ensures that students acquire the practical skills required to locate the target nerves using ultrasound guidance in order to perform nerve blocks safely. In addition, this course provides students with an understanding of the pharmacology and toxic dosages of the agents employed in regional and local anesthesia, and directs students to employ sterile techniques, and anticipate and quickly treat physiological derangements.
Course ID: ANEST 308
Credit hours | Theory | Practical | Laboratory | Lecture | Studio | Contact hours | Pre-requisite | 3 | - | ANEST 303 |
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