Mar 28, 2024  
Graduate Studies Catalog 2019-2020 
    
Graduate Studies Catalog 2019-2020 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

NURS 514 - Chemistry and Physics for Nurse Anesthesia

3 cr.
This course introduces principles of physics and chemistry as related to the practice of nurse anesthesia.  Chemical and physical properties of the anesthetic gases and vapors, intravenous anesthetics, accessory agents, and therapeutic gases are presented.  Radiation safety, electrical circuits and principles important for the prevention of fires and explosions in the operating room are explored.