ANS E 3 - Surgical Intensive Care Unit Elective

SPONSORING UNIT: Department of Anesthesiology

COURSE DIRECTOR: T. James Gallagher, M.D., Rm. 2507, PSB,
(352) 265-0463, Box 100254

COURSE GOALS: During this rotation the student will participate as an active member of the Critical Care team. This includes management of specific cases and presentation on daily rounds. During the rotation, ample opportunity is provided for the insertion of various monitoring lines, development of an understanding of fluid and electrolyte balance, and exposure to various forms of nutritional support. Topics for coverage include cardiovascular and respiratory physiology and pharmacology, interpretation of blood gas analysis. The student will also be exposed to various discussions on the treatment of renal failure.

COURSE MATERIALS: Reading list will be available.

METHODS OF EVALUATION: Attending physician.

MEETING PLACE AND TIME: Surgical Intensive Care Unit, Shands Teaching Hospital, 0800 daily, Room 2512 (SICU Conference Room)

LENGTH: 4 weeks
ENROLLMENT LIMIT: 4 maximum
OFFERED: Every period
CREDIT OFFERED: 100% of 4 weeks = 4 credits
BASIC OR CLINICAL SCIENCE: Clinical
*Does not follow the time periods in the front of this catalog.
**THIS COURSE CANNOT BE DROPPED ONCE IT HAS BEEN SCHEDULED AND DOES INVOLVE CALL.