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Anesthesiology

Description:

The Department of Anesthesiology at the Ottawa Hospital - General Campus offers elective experience to interested undergraduate medical students in their 2^nd, 3^rd and 4^th years of training.

For the 2^nd year student, one half-day per week for the period of a semester would be spent with one or two staff anesthesiologists. In addition to discussing the clinical aspects of anatomy, physiology and pharmacology as related to the practice of anesthesiology, the student will have opportunity to learn such clinical skills as IV solution preparation, IV insertion, patient monitoring and airway assessment/management, including endotracheal intubation.

For the 3^rd and 4^th year students, electives of 2 to 3 weeks duration are available. This is in addition to the mandatory rotation on the Anesthesiology service in the medical school curriculum. Emphasis will be directed toward developing a clearer understanding and appreciation of the specialty of Anesthesiology. The student will learn to perform a pre-anesthetic evaluation and learn how patient factors may influence the perioperative period. The student will acquire basic knowledge of the pharmacology of anesthetic agents and medications. He/she will become familiar with the anesthetic machine and breathing circuit, as well as the specialized anesthesiology monitors. By the end of the elective the student should be able to conduct, under supervision, a basic general anesthetic involving induction of anesthesiology, airway management, maintenance, emergence and recovery room care. The opportunity to learn regional anesthesiology, such as spinal blocks, will also be available.

Supervisor(s): Dr. Simone Crooks
Location: The Ottawa Hospital, General Campus
Duration: 2-3 weeks
Available for: 2^nd, 3^rd and 4^th years

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Anesthesiology

Description:

The Department of Anesthesiology at the Ottawa Hospital - Civic Campus offers elective experience to interested undergraduate medical students in their 2^nd, 3^rd and 4^th years of training.

Supervisor(s): Dr. L. Filteau
Location: The Ottawa Hospital, Civic Campus
Duration: 2 to 3 weeks
Available for: 2^nd, 3^rd and 4^th years

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Pediatric Anesthesiology

NOTE: Paediatric Electives are NOT available between August 6 and 10, 2012 due to Summer Closure at CHEO (Children's Hospital of Easter Ontario). The first week of July is also unavailable.

Objectives:

To learn the anatomy and management of the paediatric airway in the unconscious patient.
To learn how to intubate the trachea.
To learn vascular assess techniques.
To learn about anesthesia pharmacology in children.
To participate in the rounds and teaching sessions of the department.

Description:

This clinical elective is usually available only for students who have already completed a prior rotation in adult anesthesiology and must be recommended/approved by the Department Head or Coordinator in that adult department.

Students will work with different staff members in the operating room and other areas where anesthesiology services are provided at CHEO. They will be given "hands-on" clinical experience under the direct supervision of staff members. The major emphasis is on the acquisition of useful clinical technical skills.

They are expected to become familiar with the techniques and equipment used in the airway management of the unconscious patient, as well as acquiring skills in intravenous (and arterial) access.

The student should become familiar with pre-operative assessment of children and appreciate the implications of co-existing disease or medications on anesthetic drugs and management.

Supervisor(s): Dr. M. Gould
Location: Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario
Duration: 1 week (minimum)
No. of Students: 1
Available for: 4^th year only
PRE-REQUISITE: Student must have done an Adult Anaesthesia elective.

Updated October 2011

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