AN-ANES 350.03: Anesthesiology

Course Objectives
1. Airway Management
2. Knowledge of common anesthetic agents
3. Knowledge of how a patient’s condition affects his or her response to anesthesia
4. Knowledge of different anesthetic techniques
5. Knowledge of regional anesthesia
6. Pre-operative evaluation
7. Interpretation of blood gases, pulmonary function testing, SG monitoring
8. Post-operative care and evaluation
9. Knowledge of essential and important drugs used in resuscitation

College Affiliation Acute Care College

Duration: 3 Weeks
Weeks Offered: 2, 5, 8, 11, 14, 17, 20, 27, 30, 33, 38, 41, 44, 47
Alternative start dates available, please contact Course Administrator

This elective introduces the students to the skills associated with anesthesia which are essential and useful to physicians of any specialty. These include airway management, the care of the unconscious patients, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and management of acute surgical emergencies. Also, introducing with trauma anesthesiology experience in a Tier I trauma hospital with high patient volume. Provide broad perspective of various roles in Anesthesia including: preoperative clinic, pain clinic, and regional anesthesia experience.

Common Diseases/Problems:
1. Airway Management Problems
2. Trauma, Shock Patient
3. COPD, Asthma
4. Coronary Artery Disease
5. Diabetes
6. Renal Failure
7. Hypertension
8. Multisystem Dysfunction

• % of Inpatient vs. Outpatient: 70% vs. 30%
• % of Consultation vs. Primary Care: 10% vs. 90%
• Close Contact With: Full-Time Faculty, Clinical Faculty, Fellows, Residents, and Interns

OTHER:
Minimum # of students: 1
Maximum # of students: 4

First Day of Sub-Internship Course:
Report to: Moriah Chamberlin
Location: 1-East Anesthesia Office at 10:00 AM first day of clerkship
Prior to arrival: Please make sure to stop by DHS Human Resources in order to have your picture ID taken for a Harbor badge (Location: 3-South, Hours: 8:00AM-4:30PM)

Typical Monday AM:
12:00-1:00 PM: Medical Student Lecture Series
Clinical Anesthesia in OR
Pre & Post-Op Rounds

Typical Tuesday AM:
Clinical Anesthesia in OR
Pre & Post-Op Rounds
Journal Club (4th Tuesday of the month)

Typical Wednesday AM:
7:00-9:00 AM: M&M and Grand Rounds Conference
Clinical Anesthesia in OR
Pre & Post-Op Rounds

Typical Thursday AM:
Clinical Anesthesia in OR
Pre & Post-Op Rounds
Echo Rounds (2nd Thursday of the month)

Typical Friday AM:
Clinical Anesthesia in OR
Pre & Post-Op Rounds

1-2 calls / 3-week period
Weekend Activities: None
Additional Comments/Special Requirements: Optional

Course Contacts

Course Chair: Revati Nafday, MD
Email: RNafday@dhs.lacounty.gov
T: (424) 306-8008

Student Coordinator: Alejandra Veliz
Email: AVeliz@dhs.lacounty.gov
T: (424) 306-8008