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Anaesthesia Fundamentals | Anatomy | Blood Supply to the Brain

Speciality
Medical Doctors
Location
Online
Delivery
Online
Time / Duration
20 to 30 minutes
Subject matter expert
elearning for healthcare
Provider
eIntegrity

Blood Supply to the Brain
Session Overview
Description
This session covers the major cerebral blood vessels including those making up the circle of Willis, the further distribution of blood to the brain, and subsequent venous drainage.

Learning Objectives
By the end of this session you will be able to:

  • Describe the blood supply to the brain
  • Identify the major blood vessels that make up the circle of Willis
  • Identify the territories of the brain supplied by the major blood vessels
  • Outline the venous drainage of the brain

Knowledge of the cerebral blood supply is essential to understand the mechanisms of cerebrovascular accidents and the management of subarachnoid haemorrhage and ischaemic stroke.

Type
Delivery
Title
Anaesthesia Fundamentals | Anatomy | Blood Supply to the Brain
Interest Areas / Topics Covered
Anesthetics, Neurology
Location
Provider Type
Education Provider
Time / Duration
20 to 30 minutes
Location
Online
Posted By
eIntegrity Healthcare e-Learning
Reference
e-LA Module 07a - Anatomy, 07a_02_05 Blood Supply to the Brain
Price:
$19.00
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