NUR 869 : ANATOMY, REGIONAL ANESTHESIA & PAIN MANAGEMENT
In this course the students will examine the Anatomy and Neurophysiology of pain as well as the fundamental concepts of acute and chronic pain management. The anatomy, technique, physiologic alterations, and complications of local and regional anesthetics will be examined to include spinal, epidural, peripheral, and other nerve blocks. Advanced ultrasound techniques will be studied including vascular or arterial access and point of care ultrasound.
Prerequisites
NUR 700 Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology I; NUR 705 Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology II; NUR 874 Pharmacology in Anesthesiology Practice I; NUR 875 Pharmacology in Anesthesiology Practice II; NUR 867 Chemistry and Physics for Nurse Anesthesiology; NUR 886 Basic Principles of Nurse Anesthesiology