ANES 807 - Regional Anesthesia

Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 3

This course develops the foundation for the nurse anesthesia student to safely perform and deliver peripheral nerve blocks for analgesia in the perioperative, intraoperative and postoperative areas. A review of local anesthetics, dosages and delivery will be included in this course. Anatomy, pharmacology and age-related anatomic differences will be explored. Epidural anesthesia, spinal anesthesia, and placement of peripheral nerve blocks will be practiced utilizing ultrasound imaging in the simulation labs. Imaging and imaging safety with ultrasound, fluoroscopy, and radiography will be covered in this course. Students will be introduced to the concept of enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) and point of care ultrasound (POCUS). This course includes didactic instruction and skills labs to enhance the students’ knowledge of neurophysiology and anatomy using the equipment often used to perform regional anesthesia.

Offered Fall

Course Fee: No
Prerequisite(s): completion of all previous ANES courses, admission to nurse anesthesia program