SUFA 291 Surgical Complications*

This is a study of complication that may arise from surgical interventions. Beginning with pre-operative medication reactions, anesthesia emergencies, intra-operative complications including hemorrhage, and use of hemostatic agents and post op complications. Discussion of recognition and treatment of wound sepsis, the use of irrigation solution and wound healing problems including dehiscence and evisceration, and surgical site infections are discussed as well as DVT, compartment syndrome and malignant hyperthermia. Prerequisites: Application and admission into the program, and Anesthesia Methods and agent (SUFA 289)

Credits

2.00 Credits

SUFA 291Surgical Complications*

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Credit Hours Narrative

2.00 Credits

III. Catalog Course Description

This is a study of complication that may arise from surgical interventions. Beginning with pre-operative medication reactions, anesthesia emergencies, intra-operative complications including hemorrhage, and use of hemostatic agents and post op complications. Discussion of recognition and treatment of wound sepsis, the use of irrigation solution and wound healing problems including dehiscence and evisceration, and surgical site infections are discussed as well as DVT, compartment syndrome and malignant hyperthermia. Prerequisites: Application and admission into the program, and Anesthesia Methods and agent (SUFA 289)

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