ST 130 - Pharmacology

This course introduces pharmacology principles and practices as they relate to the role of the surgical technologist. Class, action, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics of common intraoperative medications will be described. Basic mathematic calculations will be reviewed and further developed around fractions, percentages, decimals, and conversions. Medications used during surgical procedures will be introduced, such as antibiotics for irrigation, diuretics, antineoplastic chemotherapy medications, hemostatic agents, local pain medications, agents used in diagnostic procedures and during emergency situations. Preparing, labeling, identifying, and safe delivery of medications to and on the operative field safely and accurately while maintaining sterile technique will be demonstrated. The student will gain knowledge and describe an anesthesia preoperative assessment, intraoperative anesthesia, and patient monitoring. Lastly, the student will summarize the role of the surgical technologist during emergency situations. Semester Credit Hours: 3.00 Contact Hours: 45/0/0/45 Prerequisite: None. Corequisite: None.