CLE 702

Credit: 2 hours.

The student will be introduced to various anesthesia techniques, including management of the patient's airway. The student will gain experience in administration of anesthetic drugs, management of critical life functions such as hemodynamics monitoring, blood and fluid therapy and acute pain management (both postoperatively and in Obstetrics). A pre-test will be given to assess student's existing knowledge of anesthesia and other clinical material. This will help the student understand the scope of study during the rotation.

2 professional hours. Approved for S/U grading only. Prerequisite: Surgery Clerkship. Restricted to students enrolled in the MD program at Carle Illinois College of Medicine. Students must be in Phase 2 or Phase 3 of the curriculum.