Physiology for the Anesthetist Part I: Receptors and Neurophys Part II: Cardiovascular and Respiratory Physiology

Course Details

This lecture has been RACE approved for 1.5 CE for veterinarians and veterinary technicians.

To develop an understanding of the physiology of the central and peripheral nervous system; to understand how the autonomic nervous system anatomy, physiology, neurotransmittters and receptors form the basis of many anesthesia drug effects; to learn how the drugs we use create changes at a receptor and intracellular level; to learn of the anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems; to relate this anatomy and physiology to the depressant effects of the anesthesia drugs and techniques we utilize; to better define optimum function of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems under anesthesia as these functions are monitored subjectively and objectively.