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Anaesthesia | Anaesthesia in the Elderly | Structural and Volume Changes in the Lung

Speciality
Medical Doctors
Location
Online
Delivery
Online
Time / Duration
20 to 30 minutes
Subject matter expert
Royal College of Anaesthetists
Provider
eIntegrity

This session will look at the changes in respiratory anatomy and mechanics with advancing age. It will describe how these changes manifest and relate to the practice of anaesthesia.

Modules this course belongs to
Anaesthesia | Anaesthesia in the Elderly ModuleAnaesthesia | Anaesthesia in the Elderly Module
Online
10 hours 30 minutes
$99.00
Certificate
Type
Course
Delivery
Online
Title
Anaesthesia | Anaesthesia in the Elderly | Structural and Volume Changes in the Lung
Speciality
Medical Doctors
Location
ONLINE
Provider Type
Education Provider
Time / Duration
20 to 30 minutes
Location
Online
Posted By
eIntegrity Healthcare e-Learning
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