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Course 2: General Anesthesia Pharmacology

Categories: Diploma in Anesthesia
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Overview:
This course provides an in-depth understanding of the drugs used in general anaesthesia, their mechanisms of action, and their safe application in surgical settings. Students will explore induction agents, inhalation agents, muscle relaxants, analgesics, and emergency medications. Emphasis is placed on patient safety, drug interactions, and evidence-based anaesthesia practices.

What You Will Learn:
By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Understand the basic principles of anaesthesia pharmacology

  • Identify and describe common anaesthetic agents and their uses

  • Explain the differences between induction and inhalation agents

  • Understand the role of muscle relaxants and analgesics in anaesthesia

  • Recognise emergency medications used in critical situations

  • Apply knowledge to ensure safe and effective patient care

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Course Content

Chapter 1: Introduction to General Anesthesia Pharmacology
Covers the basic principles of pharmacology in relation to general anaesthesia, including drug classifications, mechanisms of action, and factors influencing anaesthetic drug choice and dosage.

  • Introduction to General Anesthesia Pharmacology
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Chapter 2: Intravenous Induction Anaesthetic Agents
Explores the common intravenous agents used to induce anaesthesia, their pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, advantages, side effects, and clinical applications.

Chapter 3: Inhalation Anaesthetic Agents
Focuses on volatile and gaseous agents used for maintenance of anaesthesia, their delivery systems, effects on the body, and safety considerations.

Chapter 4: Muscle Relaxants (Paralytics)
Covers depolarising and non-depolarising muscle relaxants, their mechanism of action, indications during surgery, and reversal agents.

Chapter 5: Opioid Analgesics
Examines opioid medications used for pain control during anaesthesia, their effects, side effects, and safe administration practices.

Chapter 6: Resuscitation Drugs
Details the emergency medications used in anaesthesia for cardiac arrest, severe allergic reactions, or sudden patient deterioration.

Chapter 7: Miscellaneous Medications
Discusses other drugs relevant to anaesthesia practice, including antiemetics, anticholinergics, and adjunct medications for specific patient needs.

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