Anesthesia should never be considered simple or routine. Even short procedures can become complicated. A physical exam prior to sedation, a plan, and additional anesthetic and emergency drugs within reach will improve the chances of a successful outcome.

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Course objectives:

With the successful completion of this course, students will understand

• What can go wrong?
• Preparing for anesthesia in the field
• Drugs to have available
• Tools to have available
• Sedation prior to anesthesia
• Analgesia
• What to do when things go wrong