SGT135: Cardiothoracic, Vascular and Neurology Surgery

Subject Area
Credits 4
Clock Hours
60
Lecture Hours 20 Lab Hours 40
Students will learn the concepts that are integral to cardiothoracic, peripheral vascular, and neurosurgery. Topics will include patient positioning, skin preparation, draping, incisions, anatomy, instrumentation, special supplies and equipment, scheme of the procedures, and steps necessary to properly assist the surgeon in performing the most common procedures in these specialties.
Prerequisites
SGT105, SGT110