Course Information

The overall goal of this course is to provide a comprehensive review of the specialty of anesthesiology. This course is intended for residents preparing for Board certification examinations, for anesthesiologists preparing for re-certification, and for practicing anesthesiologists and CRNAs seeking a comprehensive review of the specialty's core body of knowledge.

After attending the Anesthesiology Review Course, participants will be able to:

• Describe the workings and the inherent hazards of common anesthesia administration and monitoring equipment.
• Explain and apply pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic principles in the administration of intravenous and inhaled anesthetics.
• Discuss the physiology and pharmacology of neuromuscular blockade.
• Describe the mechanisms of normal coagulation and common anticoagulants, and describe the infectious and non-infectious hazards of transfusion.
• Explain the indications and techniques, including ultrasound, for upper and lower extremity regional blocks.
• Discuss assessment of the respiratory system prior to pulmonary resection surgery; describe intraoperative management and post operative analgesia for thoracic surgery.
• Illustrate the preoperative evaluation and intraoperative management of patients with various endocrinopathies including diabetes and thyroid disease.
• Define the essential elements of transitional/ neonatal physiology; describe the anesthetic management of common and neonatal and pediatric emergencies.
• Describe the techniques for anesthesia and analgesia for vaginal and caesarean delivery; describe the management of obstetrical emergencies.
• Explain the evaluation and management of patient with coronary and valvular disease; describe the anesthetic management techniques for on and off pump cardiac surgery.
• Assess the physiology and pharmacology relevant to neuroanesthesia; explain the anesthetic management for aneurysm, posterior fossa lesions, and head injury surgery.
• Summarize the pathophysiology and treatment of sepsis, acute lung injury, and multi-organ failure.
• Compare the physiology of normal and neuropathic pain; explain the clinical management of acute, chronic, and cancer related pain.
• Recommend approaches to airway management and hemodynamic resuscitation of the trauma victim.