ANES 1402 - Basic Principles of Anesthesia Equipment

Program Admission (Major Restricted)

Corequisites: ANES 1401 - Basic Principles of Anesthesia Technology   

ANES 1110 - Anesthesia Technology Clinical 1  

Course Description:
This course offers an introduction to the theories and concepts in the adequate function of anesthesia equipment including maintaining equipment, repairing defects and trouble-shooting complications. The student will be introduced to basic equipment used for patients while undergoing anesthesia, including airway equipment and hemodynamic monitoring. Introduction to point-of-care testing (POCT) will also be covered.

Student Learning Outcomes:
The successful learner will be able to:

1. Set up and use basic equipment for anesthesia care such as EKG, B/P, and Pulse OX.
2. Perform anesthesia machine checkouts.
3. Sterilize re-usable equipment.
4. Demonstrate ability to troubleshoot anesthesia machine and adjunct equipment problems.
5. Understand and applies universal precautions in use of basic equipment for anesthesia care, airway equipment, and hemodynamic monitoring.