Human Patient Simulation in Pharmacology Graduate Education: Bridging the Bench-to-Bedside Gap

Table 2

Educational Objectives for Students at Conclusion of the Simulation Session

Describe the physiologic effects desired when achieving balanced anesthesia.

Describe pharmacologic and pharmacokinetic properties of drugs used to achieve and reverse balanced anesthesia.

Describe side effects/toxicities/contraindications associated with drugs used in general anesthesia.

Describe the decision-making process when selecting drugs:

to achieve a desired depth of anesthesia;
that are appropriate for a specific clinical context involving comorbidities; and
that are appropriate for the tempo of the procedure to be performed.