NURS 9866 Respiratory Physiology and Pathophysiology for Nurse Anesthesia Practice

This course is an in-depth study of the anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of the respiratory system and related anesthesia implications. The concepts of ventilation and perfusion as well as oxygen transport are examined. Assessment of baseline pulmonary function and alterations seen in common and uncommon disease states are reviewed. Anesthetic implications for the patient with alterations in respiratory or oxygen transport physiology form the basis for the development of an individualized plan of anesthesia care including ventilation modalities.