ANES300B

VISITING: Open to visitors. TYPE OF CLERKSHIP: Elective. DESCRIPTION: Exposes students to the administration of anesthetics to surgical patients in the operating room. In this clinical setting, at the PAVAMC and under close faculty and resident supervision, students have an opportunity to learn and apply the principles of preoperative evaluation of patients, intraoperative monitoring techniques, assessment of cardiovascular and respiratory status, and the pharmacology of anesthetic and related drugs. In addition, students have ample opportunity to learn and practice a variety of technical skills, including airway management, endotracheal intubation, and intravenous and intra-arterial cannulation which would be of value in any clinical specialty. Students who wish to do this clerkship MUST get pre-approval from Ms. Yun Tao before registering. Please email requests to yuntao@stanford.edu. PREREQUISITES: A major clerkship in medicine or surgery is strongly recommended. PERIODS AVAILABLE: 3B-12, full-time for 2 weeks, 2 students per period. CLERKSHIP DIRECTOR: Natasha Funck, M.D. (650-493-5000 ext 64216). CLERKSHIP COORDINATOR: Yun Tao (650-724-1706), H-3583, Stanford Hospital. REPORTING INSTRUCTIONS: Where: PAVAHCS, Building 101, Room A3-205, 3rd Floor; Time: 8:30 am. CALL CODE: 0. OTHER FACULTY: VAPAMC Anesthesia Faculty. LOCATION: VAPAHCS.