Respiratory and Surgical Critical Care
AE 503M.3
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Course Information
Description
The student will be introduced to and actively participate in the care of critically ill postoperative and major trauma patients. The rotation emphasizes a unified, physiology-based approach to patient management.
During the rotation, the student will develop skills in bedside assessment of respiratory and hemodynamic function, learn the physiologic principles of mechanical ventilation, and gain experience in the evaluation and management of hemodynamic and metabolic derangements. Students will become familiar with the comprehensive assessment of the critically ill patient, including selection of appropriate diagnostic tests; use and interpretation of invasive and noninvasive physiologic monitoring; recognition of acute clinical deterioration; and initial management of life-threatening conditions.
Students are assigned to a Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) team consisting of a critical care attending, a fellow, and three to four anesthesia residents. Daily didactic lectures are provided by attendings and fellows, with additional teaching occurring during rounds and through close, supervised involvement in the care of critically ill patients.
Class Notes
(Clinical Capstone)
Not Available for Cross Registration
