Department of Anesthesiology
Welcome to your Multi-Specialty Rotation
Anesthesia Elective!
Welcome to your Yale Anesthesiology Clerkship! We are excited to have you on our service. It is our full intention that
you enjoy a valuable and educational experience. Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns.
Name
Clerkship Rotation Director Christopher Szabo, MD [email protected]
Assoc. Director John Guzzi, MD
[email protected] Academic Residents
VA Residents
Clerkship Coordinator Lynn Bouffard
[email protected] Main Location for 1week rotation: YSM York Street Campus
Monday - Thursday
Time Activity Main Location
7:30AM/8:00 AM Logistic details provided after student is scheduled
York St. Campus
-5PM
Other Locations, only used on an as needed basis.
• West Haven VA – Nousheh Saidi, MD, Site Director
• New Haven SRC – Matthew Mazurek, MD, Site Director
• Bridgeport Hospital – Jeans Santan, MD, Site Director
Elective Week Breakdown- Essential Skills for Every Physician
Day 1- History, focused PE- discussion of fasting guidelines and preoperative optimization
Day 2- Skills- focus on mask ventilation primarily, +/- intubation and PIV insertion
Day 3- Airway- focus on airway exam, MV, intubation/LMA placement
Day 4- Pain Management- assessing and managing pain
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: EL ANESTHESIOLOGY BASIC
Elective objectives: By the end of the rotation, Where/how Taught How student’s How Quantity
students will be expected to: taught by achievement of feedback is target
objective is given
assessed
1. History skills: Perform a focused history for Perioperative Attendi Direct Evaluation Immediate 2
evaluation of the described procedure. Setting ng, of presentation verbal
a. Describe the rationale for preoperative Fellows feedback
fasting guidelines. and
b. Evaluate readiness for a procedure and Residen
preoperative optimization ts
2. Physical examination skills: Perform a Perioperative Attendi Direct Evaluation Immediate 2
focused physical examination for the Setting ng, of presentation verbal
evaluation of airway and cardio-respiratory Fellows feedback
system on at least 2 patients. and
a. Elucidate co-morbidities and physical Residen
exam factors that contribute to a ts
difficult airway.
b. Explain each part of the physical
examination of the airway and cardio-
respiratory system and why it is being
performed and what abnormalities are
being sought.
3. Knowledge/diagnostic and treatment skills: Operating Attendi Direct Evaluation Immediate N/A
Know about common critical care conditions, Room ng, of presentation verbal
for example. Fellows feedback
a. Elucidate common causes of and
perioperative hypertension and Residen
hypotension ts
b. Assess peri-procedural pain,
explain various types of pain,
elucidate common treatments for
peri-operative pain
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: EL ANESTHESIOLOGY BASIC
Elective objectives: By the end of the rotation, Where/how Taught How student’s How Quantity
students will be expected to: taught by achievement of feedback is target
objective is given
assessed
4. Procedural skills: Perform mask ventilation Operating Attendi Direct Evaluation Immediate 2
and laryngoscopy on at least 2 patients. Room ng, of presentation verbal
Perform PIV placement on at least 2 patients Fellows feedback
a. The student should be observed and get and
feedback on the performance of the Residen
procedure on at least one occasion. ts
b. Demonstrate adequate bag-mask
ventilation (including use of oral or
nasal airway)
5. Attitude: Demonstrate professional Operating Attendi Direct Evaluation Immediate N/A
responsibility in working as a team member Room ng, of presentation verbal
with other members of the anesthesia care Fellows feedback
team, patients and families. and
a. The student should exhibit honesty Residen
and integrity in all interactions with ts,
patients, families, colleagues and Attendi
staff. ngs
N/A N/A
