CVP 623 Perfusion Pharmacological Intervention (4 credits)

4 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Prerequisite(s): CVP 620 : Physiological Monitoring
Taught: Spring only
The pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and indications and contraindications for drugs administered during cardiothoracic surgery are examined. Emphasis is placed on cardiopulmonary drugs, vascular drugs, anticoagulants, antibiotics, chemotherapeutic, and anesthetic agents.