FUNDAMENTALS OF ANESTHESIOLOGY I

SURGSCI 543

Course Description

Covers basic principles of sedation, pain physiology, anesthetic drugs, anesthetic monitoring, and the practical considerations in performing anesthesia on healthy veterinary species. Case-based and interactive where appropriate.

Prerequisties

Declared in Doctor of Veterinary Medicine with second year standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average

3.98

0.83% from Historical

Completion Rate

100%

No change from Historical

A Rate

95.65%

5.64% from Historical

Class Size

0.36% from Historical

Cumulative Grade Distribution

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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