SUR 1112 - Patient Care Concepts

Credits: 2
This course provides fundamental principles and skills of basic patient care concepts to include pediatric, geriatric, and patients with special needs. It includes preoperative preparation, positioning and prepping, care of specimens, vital signs, urethral catheterization, hemostasis, fluid and blood replacement, and documentation. Students are also introduced to surgical pharmacology, concepts of anesthesia, and emergency protocol. Lecture 2 hours per week. Corequisite(s): SUR 1101