Course Objectives

• This course covers the anatomical and physiological aspects related to anesthesia technology

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course, the students will acquire knowledge in the following aspects-

1. Anatomy related to anesthesia
2. Physiology related to anesthesia

Course Syllabus

Module I: Respiratory System I (6 hours)

1. Structure and function of the respiratory tract in relation to Anaesthesia – Nose, Pharynx, Larynx, Trachea & Bronchial tree – vessels, nerve supply, respiratory tract.

Module II: Respiratory System II (6 hours)

Respiratory Physiology-Respiratory muscles – diaphragm, intercostals, Lung volumes, dead space, vital capacity, FRC

Oxygen: properties, storage, supply, hypoxia

Module III: Cardiovascular System (6 hours)

Anatomy – Chambers of the heart and their anatomy, blood supply of heart

Physiology - ECG, Blood Pressure - Hypotension & Hypertension

Module IV: Fluids and Electrolytes/Blood Transfusion (6 hours)

Body Fluids – Composition, I.V Fluids – composition & administration, I.V Cannulation, Blood grouping, Cross matching, Blood Transfusion indications and it’s hazards.

Module V: Nervous System (6 hours)

Parts of Central & Peripheral Nervous System, Cerebro-spinal fluid -circulation, composition, raised intracranial pressure, methods of reduction. Anatomy of spinal cord and vertebrae

Module VI: Reproductive System (6 hours)

Physiological changes in pregnancy and labour.

Liver: Anatomy, portal circulation, functions of liver. Jaundice – types and clinical features.

Module VII: Renal System (6 hours)

Kidney: Anatomy, functions of kidney

Acute and chronic renal failure

Recommended Books:

1. Paul Marino -The ICU Book - 4th edition
2. Berry, Edna Carnelia & Marie Louis Kohn-Introduction to OR Techniques - 4th edition
3. Brigden, Raymond. J-OT Technical - 5th edition
4. Dixon, Ellen-Theater Techniques - 5th edition
5. Nurse Anaesthesia by Nagelhout and Plans - 5th edition (2014) Elsevier

Session Plan

Session 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6

Respiratory System

Structure and function of the respiratory tract in relation to Anaesthesia – Nose, Pharynx, Larynx, Trachea & Bronchial tree – vessels, nerve supply, respiratory tract.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fVoz4V75_E

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8eGT55T-fWI

https://www.slideshare.net/drudaypratap/respiratory-function-and-importance-to-anesthesia-final

https://www.slideshare.net/rosesrred90/anatomy-of-tracheobronchial-tree

Session 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 & 12

Respiratory Physiology-Respiratory muscles – diaphragm, intercostals, Lung volumes, dead space, vital capacity, FRC

Oxygen: properties, storage, supply, hypoxia

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fVoz4V75_E

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GD-HPx_ZG8I

https://www.slideshare.net/vallurimukesh1/physiology-of-respiration-63987792

https://www.slideshare.net/drriham/respiratory-muscle-assessment

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9VdHhD1vcDU

https://www.slideshare.net/yogeshkumarr3/lung-volume-and-capacities-45668987

Session 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 & 18

Anatomy – Chambers of the heart and their anatomy, blood supply of heart

Physiology - ECG, Blood Pressure - Hypotension & Hypertension

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gV2tcwbD98

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UMTDmP81mG4

https://www.slideshare.net/idris01/the-heart-chambers

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggj4OWNkBbw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zY6u4nMfZEg

https://www.slideshare.net/mhnsathish/blood-supply-to-heart-97474920

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xIZQRjkwV9Q

https://www.slideshare.net/akifab93/ecg-79647507

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YNdp3pRjig

https://www.slideshare.net/shabeelpn/blood-pressure-1827118

Session 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 & 24

Body Fluids – Composition, I.V Fluids – composition & administration, I.V Cannulation, Blood grouping, Cross matching, Blood Transfusion indications and it’s hazards.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=raW6b5kQHPY

https://www.slideshare.net/PadmajaRDesai/body-fluid-amp-composition-120554057

Session 25, 26, 27, 28, 29 & 30

Parts of Central & Peripheral Nervous System, Cerebro-spinal fluid -circulation, composition, raised intracranial pressure, methods of reduction. Anatomy of spinal cord and vertebrae

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44B0ms3XPKU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgbSPxwOlSE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DBRdInd2-Vg

https://www.slideshare.net/drhimanshuj/anatomy-and-physiology-of-central-nervous-system-83788041

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jaWrMYChc5A

https://www.slideshare.net/sajjadhussainraja/the-peripheral-nervous-system-88501087

https://www.slideshare.net/MigronRubin/increased-icp

Session 31, 32, 33, 34, 35 & 36

Physiological changes in pregnancy and labour.

Liver: Anatomy, portal circulation, functions of liver. Jaundice – types and clinical features.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLsy2pJjTEg

https://www.slideshare.net/KirtyNanda/physiological-changes-in-pregnancy-73537613

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5LstnDqLTY

https://www.slideshare.net/idris01/liver-anatomy-147677566

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0CB35L08jQ

https://www.slideshare.net/pratapsagar/circulation-of-liver-portosystemic-collaterals

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWxhnlRAEbE

https://www.slideshare.net/HariomSuman/jaundice-ppt

Session 37, 38, 39, 40, 41 & 42

Kidney: Anatomy, functions of kidney

Acute and chronic renal failure

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=805VoHIIQCs

https://www.slideshare.net/pjlmbbs0315/anatomy-and-physiology-of-kidney

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82mW8bpcSyU

https://www.slideshare.net/pjlmbbs0315/anatomy-and-physiology-of-kidney

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JjcqY95HR1o

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fv53QZRk4hs

https://www.slideshare.net/babithadevu/notes-on-renal-failure

Case Studies

Case Studies