Course Description
Focuses on the application of the physical laws of gas, the study of compressed gases for clinical use, and the physical and mechanical considerations of anesthesia delivery systems. Prerequisite: NUR 728.
Syllabus
Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:
Students successfully completing this course will be able to:
- Apply laws of physics to the handling and administration of anesthetic gases and demonstrate safe handling and use of compressed gases. Remedy malfunctions in the anesthesia machine.
- Evaluates normal and abnormal pressure readings of gases in the medical pipeline, cylinders, and at various points throughout the anesthesia machine.
- Effectively perform the FDA pre-use checkout procedure on an anesthesia machine.
- Demonstrates effective use of the anesthesia machine in the administration of a general anesthetic.
Course Grading Information:
| Activity/Performance Measure | Percentage/Points |
|---|---|
| Class Attendance and Participation | 10% |
| Anesthesia Gas Machine Practicum | 90% |
Grading Scale:
| Percentage | Letter Grade |
|---|---|
| 100-93 | A |
| 92-85 | B |
| 84-77 | C |
| 76 or less | F |
Attendance/Participation:
Attendance is a critical component of this course and is required for all lectures and simulations. Active participation is essential for your learning and success in this class. Class attendance, timeliness, and effective communication are essential components of professional behavior. Arriving late or otherwise disrupting the learning environment is unacceptable.
Tardiness or repeated unexcused absences will result in a deduction of 2 points from the final course grade (e.g. a final earned grade of 93 (A) would be reduced to 91 (B).
In cases of emergencies or unforeseen circumstances that require your absence, please inform the instructor via email as soon as possible.
Course Materials Purchased by the Students:
- Apex Anesthesia. Nurse Anesthesia Student Review Course (2023). https://www.apexanesthesia.com/student
- Ehrenwerth, MD, James B Eisenkraft MD, James M Berry MD. (2020). Anesthesia Equipment: Principles and Applications, (3rd Edition) Philadelphia, PA: Saunders Elsevier (No newer version).
- Nagelhout, J. J., Elisha, S. (2022). Nurse Anesthesia. (7th edition). Philadelphia, PA: Saunders Elsevier.
Scholarly Perspectives
This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.