Information Package / Course Catalogue
General Anesthesia
Course Code: DHF312
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 1
Prt.: 0
Credit: 1
Lab: 0
ECTS: 2
Objectives of the Course

The following are the aims: Accurate assessment of patients' vital signs and improvement of the recognition of conditions outside normal limits, Use of accurate measurement and method in monitoring vital parameters, Recognition of monitor indicators, pre-anesthesia preparation, general anesthesia and sedation, Acquisition of basic level drug and airway control information used in applications, Acquisition of information in the General Anesthesia and Sedation Applications Guideline in Dentistry.

Course Content

In dentistry, this training covers the accurate assessment and monitoring of patients' vital signs, basic medications, methods, and airway control information used in general anesthesia and sedation applications, as well as the fundamental topics and approach systematics outlined in the General Anesthesia and Sedation Applications Guidelines for Dentistry.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Özlem KOCATÜRK
Learning Outcomes
1.The ability to receive anamnesis from a patient and monitor a patient.
2.The ability to measure and evaluate vital signs.
3.The ability to apply basic life support.
4.The ability to learn the working order in the operating room and hospital where dental treatment is performed under general anesthesia.
5.The ability to gain knowladge and practice of sterile field.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Morgan GE, Mikhail MS. Murray MJ ed(s). Clinical Anaesthesiology. Newyork, Lange Medical Books/McGraw-Hill Medical Publishing Division 2002
2.Miller RD ,ed. Anaesthesia. 6th ed. Philadelphia: Churchil Livingston; 2006
3.Clinical Anaesthesia. Barash PG, Cullen BF, Stoelting RK ed(s). 4th edition Newyork, Lippıncot Williams &Wilkins 2001
4.Kayhan Z, editör. Klinik anestezi. 3. Baskı, İstanbul; Logos Yayıncılık, 2004
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Vital Signs - Introduction
Week 2 - Theoretical
Vital Signs- Monitors and Displays I
Week 3 - Theoretical
Vital Signs - Monitors and Displays II
Week 4 - Theoretical
Preanesthesia preparation
Week 5 - Theoretical
General Anesthetic Drugs I
Week 6 - Theoretical
General Anesthetic Drugs II
Week 7 - Theoretical
Premedication Drugs I
Week 8 - Theoretical
Premedication Drugs II
Week 9 - Theoretical
Ventilation with Face Mask
Week 10 - Theoretical
Endotracheal Intubation
Week 11 - Theoretical
Sedation and General Anesthesia Practices in Dentistry-TARD Guide 2026 -I
Week 12 - Theoretical
Sedation and General Anesthesia Practices in Dentistry-TARD Guide 2026-II
Week 13 - Theoretical
Sedation and General Anesthesia Practices in Dentistry-TARD Guide 2026 -III
Week 14 - Theoretical
Sedation and General Anesthesia Practices in Dentistry-TARD Guide 2026 -IV
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140114
Lecture - Practice80216
Assignment40312
Reading5015
Midterm Examination1011
Final Examination1022
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)50
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes