SURG 7300 - Surgical Intensive Care Unit (Subinternship approved)

Provide experience in the management of critically ill patients with emphasis on multiple organ failure, shock, resuscitation, hemodynamic monitoring, ventilator management, and nutritional support. This student will function as an intern under the supervision of surgical residents and faculty and be responsible for admission workups, daily progress notes, and orders. The student may perform closely supervised procedures such as arterial lines, central venous lines, endotracheal intubation and tube thoracostomy.