Anesthesia and Surgical Assistance

Honor Code

Students must abide by the Weatherford College Academic Honor Code (Honesty.) See college catalog.

Tasks

1. Describe reasons for and components of a preanesthetic examination.(C11,C12,C13,C18,F1,F2,F4,F10,F11)
   1. Describe risks associated with anesthesia.
   2. Perform a routine preanesthetic examination.
   3. Describe common laboratory testing and imaging performed prior to anesthesia.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of common preanesthetic agents. .(C11,C12,C13,C18,F1,F2,F4,F8,F10,F11)
   1. Demonstrate knowledge of anticholinergics used pre-anesthesia.
   2. Demonstrate knowledge of tranquilizers and sedation used pre-anesthesia.
   3. Describe indications and contraindications to use of the above.
3. Describe the stages of general anesthesia and associated CNS depression.(C11,C12,C13,C18,F1,F2,F4,F10,F11)
   1. Describe the features of the stages and planes of anesthesia.
   2. Describe the progression of CNS depression associated with anesthesia.
4. Demonstrate knowledge of common injectable anesthetic agents. .(C11,C12,C13,C18,F1,F2,F4,F8,F10,F11)
   1. Describe agents commonly used in induction and maintenance of general anesthesia.
   2. Compare and contrast the above.
   3. Describe advantages and disadvantage of the use of each agent.
5. Demonstrate knowledge of gas anesthetic agents. .(C11,C12,C13,C18,F1,F2,F4,F8,F10,F11)
   1. Describe anesthetic gases commonly in use in veterinary medicine.
   2. Demonstrate knowledge of advantages and disadvantages of each agent.
   3. Describe the available anesthetic machines and breating circuits.
   4. Demonstrate knowledge of employee safety issues associated with gas anesthesia.
6. Demonstrate knowledge of anethesia monitoring. .(C11,C12,C13,C18,C19,F1,F2,F4,F8,F10,F11)
   1. Describe parameters used to determine depth of anesthesia.
   2. Describe equipment and laboratory tests used to aid in anesthesia monitoring.
7. Describe method of patient support during and after anesthesia. .(C11,C12,C13,C18,F1,F2,F4,F8,F10,F11)
   1. Describe the benefits of fluid therapy during anesthesia.
   2. Describe the use of respiratory support during anesthesia.
   3. Demonstrate knowledge of risks and avoidance of hypothermia.
8. Describe the nature and response to common anesthetic emergencies. .(C11,C12,C13,C18,C19,F1,F2,F4,F8,F10,F11)
   1. Demonstrate knowledge of common anesthetic emergencies.
   2. Describe warning sign of impending or existing problems.
   3. Demonstrate knowledge of appropriate response to emergency situations.
   4. Describe drugs commonly used in the anesthetic emergency setting.
9. Demonstrate understanding of aseptic technique. .(C5,C11,C12,C13,C18,C19,C20,F1,F2,F4,F8,F10,F11)
   1. Describe method of disinfection, antisepsis and sterilization
   2. Properly prepare gowns, drapes and surgery packs
   3. Sterilize surgery packs using autoclave.
   4. Describe aseptic methods of surgical preparation of the patient.
10. Demonstrate knowledge of surgical assistance. .(C11,C12,C13,C18,C20,F1,F2,F4,F8,F10,F11)
    1. Demonstrate aseptic method of assisting surgeon.
    2. Describe component of tissue handling during surgical assisting.
    3. Properly scrub, glove and gown for surgery.
    4. Identify instruments used in veterinary surgery and obstetrics.

Competencies

1. Describe reasons for and components of a preanesthetic examination.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of common preanesthetic agents.
3. Describe the stages of general anesthesia.
4. Demonstrate knowledge of common injectable anesthetic agents.
5. Demonstrate knowledge of gas anesthetic agents.
6. Demonstrate knowledge of anethesia monitoring.
7. Describe method of patient support during and after anesthesia.
8. Describe the nature and response to common anesthetic emergencies.
9. Demonstrate understanding of aseptic technique.
10. Demonstrate knowledge of surgical assitance.