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REVISED ORDINANCE GOVERNING

REGULATIONS & CURRICULUM FOR BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE
COURSES IN
ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCE FOR FIRST YEAR
B.Sc. Anaesthesia Technology

1. Title of the Courses offered in Allied Health Sciences:

1. Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Technology [B.Sc. (M.L.T)]

2. Bachelor of Science in Operation Theatre Technology
[ BSc .O.T. Technology]

3. Bachelor of Science in Cardiac CareTechnology
[ B.Sc Cardiac CareTechnology ]

4 .Bachelor of Science in PerfusionTechnology
[ BSc. PerfusionTechnology ]

5. Bachelor of Science in Neuro Science Technology
[ BSc. Neuro Science Technology ]

6. Bachelor of Science in. Renal Dialysis Technology
[ BSc. Renal Dialysis Technology ]

7. Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care Technology
[ BSc. Respiratory Care Technology]

8. Bachelor of Science in Anaesthesia Technology
[ BSc. Anaesthesia Technology]

9. Bachelor of Science in Imaging Technology
[ BSc. Imaging Technology]

10. Bachelor of Science in Radiotherapy Technology
[ BSc. Radiotherapy Technology ]

2. Eligibility for admission:
A candidate seeking admission to the Bachelor of Science Degree Courses
in the Allied Health Sciences course from Sl.No. 1 to 10 shall have studied
English as one of the principal subject during the tenure of the course and for
those seeking admission to the Bachelor of Science Degree Courses in the
Allied Health Sciences courses from Sl.No. 1 to 8 mentioned above except for
B.Sc. Imaging Technology and B.Sc. Radiotherapy Technology shall have
passed:

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1. Two year Pre-University examination or equivalent as recognized by
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences with, Physics, Chemistry and
Biology as principle subjects of study.
OR
2. Pre-Degree course from a recognized University considered as
equivalent by RGUHS, (Two years after ten years of schooling) with Physics,
Chemistry and Biology as principal subjects of study.

OR

3. Any equivalent examination recognized by the Rajiv Gandhi University
of Health Sciences, Bangalore for the above purpose with Physics, Chemistry
and Biology as principal subjects of study.

OR

4. The vocational higher secondary education course conducted by
Vocational Higher Secondary Education, Government of Kerala with five
subjects including Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English in addition to
vocational subjects conducted is considered equivalent to plus TWO
examinations of Government of Karnataka Pre University Course.

OR

5. Candidates with two years diploma from a recognized Government
Board in a subject for which the candidate desires to enroll, in the respective
Allied Health Sciences course mentioned in Sl. No. 1 to 10 shall have passed
plus 12 [10+2] with Physics, Chemistry and Biology, as principal subjects or
candidates with 3 years diploma from a recognized Government Board in a
subject for which the candidate desires to enroll, in the respective Allied
Health Sciences course mentioned in Sl. No. 1 to 10 should have studied
Physics, Biology and Chemistry as principal subjects during the tenure of the
course.

6. Lateral entry to second year for allied health science courses for
candidates who have passed diploma program from the Government Boards
and recognized by RGUHS, fulfilling the conditions specified above under sl.
No. 5 and these students are eligible to take admission on lateral entry
system only in the same subject studied at diploma level from the academic
year 2008-09 vide RGUHS Notification no. AUTH/ AHS/ 317/ 2008-09 dated
01.08.2008.


7. In case of admission to B.Sc. Imaging Technology or B.Sc. Radiotherapy
Technology the candidate should have passed Pre-University or equivalent
examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics, as principal
subjects of study.

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Note:
a. The candidate shall have passed individually in each of the principal subjects.

b. Candidates who have completed diploma or vocational course through
Correspondence shall not be eligible for any of the courses mentioned
above.

3. Duration of the course:
Duration shall be for a period of three and half years including six months of
Internship.

4. Medium of instruction:

The medium of instruction and examination shall be in English.

5. Scheme of examination:

There shall be three examinations one each at the end of 1

st, 2
nd
and 3
rd

year.

6. Attendance
Every candidate should have attended at least 80% of the total number of
classes conducted in an academic year from the date of commencement of the
term to the last working day as notified by university in each of the subjects
prescribed for that year separately in theory and practical. Only such
candidates are eligible to appear for the university examinations in their
first attempt. Special classes conducted for any purpose shall not be
considered for the calculation of percentage of attendance for eligibility. A
candidate lacking in prescribed percentage of attendance in any subjects either
in theory or practical in the first appearance will not be eligible to appear for the
University Examination in that subject .


7. Internal Assessment (IA):
1
st
Year B.Sc. Anesthesia Technology
Theory - 20 marks.
Practicals - 10 marks*. [Lab work- 06 marks and Record-04 marks]
2
nd
& 3
rd
year B.Sc. Anesthesia Technology
Theory 20 Marks
Practicals 10 Marks

There shall be a minimum of two periodical tests preferably one in each term in
theory and practical of each subject in an academic year. The average marks of
the two tests will be calculated and reduced to 20. The marks of IA shall be
communicated to the University at least 15 days before the commencement of
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the University examination. The University shall have access to the records of
such periodical tests.

The marks of the internal assessment must be displayed on the notice board of
the respective colleges with in a fortnight from the date test is held.

If a candidate is absent for any one of the tests due to genuine and satisfactory
reasons, such a candidate may be given a re-test within a fortnight.

* There shall be no University Practical Examination in First year.

8. Subject and hours of teaching for Theory and Practicals
The number of hours of teaching theory and practical, subject wise in first year,
second year and third year are shown in Table-I, Table-II and Table-III

Main and Subsidiary subjects are common in first year for all the courses in
Allied Health Science.

The number of hours for teaching theory and practical for main subjects in first,
Second and Third year are shown in Table-I, II and III.











Table - I Distribution of Teaching Hours in First Year Subjects
Main Subjects
SL
No

Subject
Theory
No. of
Hours

Practical
No. of
Hours
Total
No. of
Hours
1 Human Anatomy 70 20 90
2 Physiology 70

20

90
3

Biochemistry

70 20 90
4

Pathology-[Clinical
pathology, Hematology
& Blood Banking
70 20 90
5 Microbiology 70 20 90


Total


350

100

450

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The classes in main and subsidiary subjects are to be held from Monday to
Thursday. On Fridays and Saturdays students shall work in hospitals in the
respective specialty or department chosen by them

Subsidiary Subjects:

English 25 Hours

Kannada 25 Hours

Health-Care 40 Hours

Hospital posting 470 Hours

Fri day 9am 1pm and 2pm - 4-30 pm

Saturday 9am - 1pm

Table - II Distribution of Teaching Hours in Second Year Subjects

Main Subjects

S L
No

Subject
Theory
No. of
Hours

Practical
No. of
Hours

Clinical
posting
Total
No. of
Hours

1

Medicine relevant to
Anesthesia Technology
50 --

-- 50
2
Section A Applied
Pathology
Section B Applied
Microbiology
30
30

30
30


--
120
3 Applied Pharmacology 50 -- -- 50
4
Introduction to Anesthesia
Technology
80 100

650 830


Total


240

160

650

1050

Subsidiary Subjects:

Sociology 20 Hours
Constitution of India 10 Hours
Environmental Science & Health 10 Hours




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Table - III Distribution of Teaching Hours in Third Year Subjects

Main Subjects

S L
No

Subject
Theory
No. of
Hours

Practical
No. of
Hours

Clinical
posting

Total
No. of
Hours

1
Anaesthesia
Technology Clinical
50 50

250
350
2
Anaesthesia
Technology Applied
50


50



250
350
3
Anaesthesia
Technology
Advanced
50 50

250 350


Total


150

150

750

1050

Subsidiary Subjects:

Ethics, Database Management 50 Hours
Research & Biostatistics 20 Hours
Computer application 10 Hours

9. Schedule of Examination:
The university shall conduct two examinations annually at an interval of
not less than 4 to 6 months as notified by the university from time to time. A
candidate who satisfies the requirement of attendance, progress and conduct as
stipulated by the university shall be eligible to appear for the university
examination. Certificate to that effect shall be produced from the Head of the
institution along with the application for examination and the prescribed fee.

10. Scheme of Examination:
There shall be three examinations, one each at the end of I, II and III year.
The examination for both main and subsidiary subjects for all courses in Allied
Health Sciences shall be common in the first year. Distribution of Subjects and
marks for First Year, Second year & Third year University theory and practical
Examinations are shown in the Table IV, V & VI.

First year examination:
The University examination for 1
st
year shall consist of only theory examination
and there shall be no University Practical Examination.
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Second & Third year examination:
The University examination for 2
nd
and 3
rd
year shall consist of Written
Examination & Practical.

Written Examinations consists of
04 papers in the 2
nd
Year
03 papers in the 3
rd
Year.
Practical examination:
Two practical examinations, at the end 2
nd
Year and one practical examination at
the end of the 3
rd
year.


TABLE-IV

Distribution of Subjects and marks for First Year University theory
Examination


A

Main Subjects*

Written Paper

I .A
Theory

Total
Duration Marks

Marks Marks
1 Basic Anatomy
[Including
Histology]
3 hours 80 20

100
2

Physiology

3 hours

80 20

100

3 Biochemistry 3 hours 80 20 100
4

Pathology

3hours

80

20

100

5 Microbiology 3 hours 80 20 100
B Subsidiary
Subject**
Total
1

English 3 hours 80 20

100

2 Kannada 3 hours 80 20

100

3

Health Care 3 hours 80 20 100


Note * I A = Internal Assessment
Main Subjects shall have University Examination.
There Shall be no University Practical Examination.

** Subsidiary subjects : Examination for subsidiary
subjects shall be conducted by respective colleges.




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TABLE V
Distribution of Subjects and marks for Second Year Examination.



Distribution of Subsidiary Subjects and marks for Second Year Examination
B Subsidiary
Subject**
Duration Marks

I .A
Theory Marks
Total Marks
1

Sociology 3 hours 80 20

100

2 Constitution
of India
3 hours 80 20

100

3

Environmental
Science
&Health
3 hours 80 20 100

** Subsidiary subjects: Examination for subsidiary subjects shall be conducted
by respective colleges.









Theory Practicals
Paper Subjects Theory Viva-
voca
I.A Sub
Total
Practicals I.A Sub
Total
Grand
Total
I Section A -
Applied
Pathology
Section B -
Applied
Microbiology
50


50
30 20 150 40 10 50 200
II Introduction
to Anesthesia
Technology****

100

30

20

150

40 10 50

200
III Pharmacology 80 -- 20 100 No Practical

100
IV Medicine
relevant to
technology
80 -- 20 100 No Practical

100
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TABLE VI
Distribution of Subjects and marks for Third Year Examination.
** Practicals-One common practical for all the three papers with equal weight
age of marks i.e. 40 practical mark and 10 I.A. marks for each paper.

Distribution of Subsidiary Subjects and marks for Third Year Examination
B Subsidiary
Subject**
Duration Marks

I .A
Theory Marks
Total
Marks
1

Ethics,
Database
Management
3 hours 80 20

100

2 Research &
Biostatistics
3 hours 80 20

100

3

Computer
application
3 hours 80 20 100

** Subsidiary subjects: Examination for subsidiary subjects shall be conducted
by respective colleges

11. Pass criteria
11.1. First year examination.
a. Main Subjects: A candidate is declared to have passed in a subject, if
he/ she secures, 50% of marks in University Theory exam and internal
assessment added together.

b. Subsidiary Subjects: The minimum prescribed marks for a pass in
subsidiary subject shall be 35% of the maximum marks prescribed
for a subject. The marks obtained in the subsidiary subjects shall be
communicated to the University before the Commencement of the
University examination.

11.2. Second and Third year Examination
a. Main Subjects: A candidate is declared to have passed the
Examination in a subject if he/ she secures 50% of the marks in theory and 50%
in practical separately. For a pass in theory, a candidate has to secure a
Theory Practicals **
Paper Subjects Theory Viva-
voca
IA Sub
Total
Practical I.A. Sub
Total
Grand
Total
I Anaesthesia
Technology
Clinical
100 30 20 150
II Anaesthesia
Technology
Applied
100 30 20 150

III Anaesthesia
Technology
Advanced
100 30 20 150
120
(40+40+40)

30
(10+10+10)
150



600

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minimum of 40% marks in the University conducted written examination, and
50% in aggregate in the University conducted written examination, internal
assessment and Viva-Voce added together and for pass in Practical, a candidate
has to secure a minimum of 40% marks in the university conducted
Practical/ Clinical examination and 50% in aggregate i.e. University conducted
Practical/ Clinical and Internal Assessment.

In the third year a candidate is declared to have passed only if he/ she passes all
the three theory papers and one practical examination in a single attempt failing
which where in the candidate fails in one or more theory papers and or practical
examination he/ she will have to re appear for all the 3 theory papers and the
practical examination in the subsequent attempt.

b. Subsidiary Subjects: The minimum prescribed marks for a pass in
subsidiary subject shall be 35% of the maximum marks prescribed for a
subject. The marks obtained in the subsidiary subjects shall be communicated
to the University before the commencement of the University examination.


12. Carry over benefit

12.1 First year examination:
A candidate who fails in any two of the five main subjects of first year
shall be permitted to carry over those subjects to second year. However, he/ se
must pass the carry over subjects before appearing for second year examination;
otherwise he/ she shall not permitted to proceed to third year.


12.2. Second year examination.
A candidate is permitted to carry over any one main subject to the third

year but
shall pass this subject before appearing for the third year examination


13. Declaration of Class

a. A candidate having appeared in all the subjects in the same examination and
passed that examination in the first attempt and secures 75% of marks or
more of grand total marks prescribed will be declared to have passed the
examination with Distinction.
b. A candidate having appeared in all subjects in the same examination and
passed that examination in the first attempt and secures 60% of marks or
more but less than 75% of grand total marks prescribed will be declared to
have passed the examination in First Class.
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c. A candidate having appeared in all the subjects in the same examination and
passed that examination in the first attempt and secures 50% of marks or
more but less than 60% of grand total marks prescribed will be declared to
have passed the examination in Second Class.
d. A candidate passing the university examination in more than one attempt
shall be placed in Pass class irrespective of the percentage of marks secured
by him/ her in the examination.
e. The marks obtained by a candidate in the subsidiary subjects shall not be
considered for award of Class or Rank.
[Please note fraction of marks should not be rounded off clauses (a), (b) and (c)]

14. Eligibility for the award of Degree:
A candidate shall have passed in all the subjects of first, second and third
year to be eligible for award of degree.

15. Distribution of Type of Questions and Marks for Various Subjects

THEORY
SUBJ ECTS HAVING MAXIMUM MARKS =100
TYPE OF QUESTION NUMBER OF QUESTIONS
MARKS FOR EACH
QUESTION
ESSAY TYPE 3 (2x10) 10
SHORT ESSAY TYPE 12 (10 5 ) 5
SHORT ANSWER TYPE 12 (10 3) 3

SUBJ ECTS HAVING MAXIMUM MARKS =80
TYPE OF QUESTION NUMBER OF QUESTIONS
MARKS FOR EACH
QUESTION
ESSAY TYPE 3 (2x10) 10
SHORT ESSAY TYPE 8 (6 5) 5
SHORT ANSWER TYPE 12(10 3) 3

SUBJ ECTS HAVING MAXIMUM MARKS =60
TYPE OF QUESTION NUMBER OF QUESTIONS
MARKS FOR EACH
QUESTION
ESSAY TYPE 3 (2x10) 10
SHORT ESSAY TYPE 7(55) 5
SHORT ANSWER TYPE 7(53) 3

SUBJ ECTS HAVING MAXIMUM MARKS =50
TYPE OF QUESTION NUMBER OF QUESTIONS
MARKS FOR EACH
QUESTION
ESSAY TYPE 3 (2x10) 10
SHORT ESSAY TYPE 5(35) 5
SHORT ANSWER TYPE 7(53) 3
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RAJ IV GANDHI UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES, KARNATAKA,
BANGALORE.

SYLLABUS FOR FIRST YEAR DEGREE COURSES IN ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCE
B.Sc. Anaesthesia Technology
ANATOMY

No. of theory classes: 70 hours
No. of practical classes: 20 hours

1. Introduction: human body as a whole
Theory:
Definition of anatomy and its divisions
Terms of location, positions and planes
Cell and its organelles
Epithelium-definition, classification, describe with examples, function
Glands- classification, describe serous & mucous glands with examples
Basic tissues classification with examples
Practical: Histology of types of epithelium
Histology of serous, mucous & mixed salivary gland

2. Locomotion and support
Theory:
Cartilage types with example & histology
Bone Classification, names of bone cells, parts of long bone, microscopy of
compact bone, names of all bones, vertebral column, intervertebral disc,
fontanelles of fetal skull
J oints Classification of joints with examples, synovial joint (in detail for
radiology)
Muscular system: Classification of muscular tissue & histology
Names of muscles of the body
Practical: Histology of the 3 types of cartilage
Demo of all bones showing parts, radiographs of normal bones & joints
Histology of compact bone (TS & LS)
Demonstration of all muscles of the body
Histology of skeletal (TS & LS), smooth & cardiac muscle

3. Cardiovascular system
Theory:
Heart-size, location, chambers, exterior & interior
Blood supply of heart
Systemic & pulmonary circulation
Branches of aorta, common carotid artery, subclavian artery, axillary artery,
brachial artery, superficial palmar arch, femoral artery, internal iliac artery
Peripheral pulse
Inferior venacava, portal vein, portosystemic anastomosis
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Great saphenous vein
Dural venous sinuses
Lymphatic system- cisterna chyli & thoracic duct
Histology of lymphatic tissues
Names of regional lymphatics, axillary and inguinal lymph nodes in brief
Practical:
Demonstration of heart and vessels in the body
Histology of large artery, medium sized artery & vein, large vein
Microscopic appearance of large artery, medium sized artery & vein, large vein
pericardium
Histology of lymph node, spleen, tonsil & thymus
Normal chest radiograph showing heart shadows
Normal angiograms


4. Gastro-intestinal system
Theory:
Parts of GIT, Oral cavity (lip, tongue (with histology), tonsil, dentition, pharynx,
salivary glands, Waldeyers ring)
Oesophagus, stomach, small and large intestine, liver, gall bladder, pancreas
Radiographs of abdomen


5. Respiratory system
Parts of RS, nose, nasal cavity, larynx, trachea, lungs, bronchopulmonary
segments
Histology of trachea, lung and pleura
Names of paranasal air sinuses

Practical: Demonstration of parts of respiratory system.
Normal radiographs of chest
Histology of lung and trachea


6. Peritoneum
Theory: Description in brief
Practical: Demonstration of reflections


7. Urinary system
Kidney, ureter, urinary bladder, male and female urethra
Histology of kidney, ureter and urinary bladder
Practical: demonstration of parts of urinary system
Histology of kidney, ureter, urinary bladder
Radiographs of abdomen-IVP, retrograde cystogram


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8. Reproductive system
Theory:
Parts of male reproductive system, testis, vas deferens, epididymis, prostate
(gross & histology)
Parts of female reproductive system, uterus, fallopian tubes, ovary (gross &
histology)
Mammary glad gross
Practical: demonstration of section of male and female pelves with organs in
situ
Histology of testis, vas deferens, epididymis, prostate, uterus, fallopian tubes,
ovary
Radiographs of pelvis hysterosalpingogram

9. Endocrine glands
Theory:
Names of all endocrine glands in detail on pituitary gland, thyroid gland,
parathyroid gland, suprarenal glad (gross & histology)
Practical: Demonstration of the glands
Histology of pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, suprarenal glands


10. Nervous system
Theory:
Neuron
Classification of NS
Cerebrum, cerebellum, midbrain, pons, medulla oblongata, spinal cord with
spinal nerve (gross & histology)
Meninges, Ventricles & cerebrospinal fluid
Names of basal nuclei
Blood supply of brain
Cranial nerves
Sympathetic trunk & names of parasympathetic ganglia
Practical: Histology of peripheral nerve & optic nerve
Demonstration of all plexuses and nerves in the body
Demonstration of all part of brain
Histology of cerebrum, cerebellum, spinal cord

Sensory organs:
Theory:
Skin: Skin-histology
Appendages of skin
Eye: Parts of eye & lacrimal apparatus
Extra-ocular muscles & nerve supply
Ear: parts of ear- external, middle and inner ear and contents
Practical: Histology of thin and thick skin
Demonstration and histology of eyeball
Histology of cornea & retina

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Embryology:
Theory:
Spermatogenesis & oogenesis
Ovulation, fertilization
Fetal circulation
Placenta
Internal Assessment
Theory - Average of two exams conducted. 20
Practicals: Record & Lab work* 10
* There shall be no University Practical Examination and internal assessment
marks secured in Practicals need not be sent to the University.

Scheme of Examination Theory
There shall be one theory paper of three hours duration carrying 80 marks.
Distribution of type of questions and marks for Anatomy shall be as given under.

Type of Questions No. of Questions Marks Sub-total
Long Essay (LE) 3 (To attempt 2) 2 x 10 20
Short Essay (SE) 8 (To attempt 6) 6 x 5 30
Short Answer (SA) 12 (To Attempt
10)
10 x 3 30
Total Marks 80

NO PRACTICAL EXAMINATION
REFERENCE BOOKS

Anatomy
1 William Davis (P) understanding Human
Anatomy and Physiology MC Graw Hill
2. Chaursia A Text book of Anatomy
T.S. Ranganathan A text book of Human Anatomy
3. Fattana, Human anatomy
(Description and applied)
Saunders & C P Prism Publishers, Bangalore 1991
4. ESTER . M. Grishcimer,
Physiology & Anatomy with Practical
Considerations, J .P. Lippin Cott. Philadelphia
5. Essential of Human embryology, Bhatnagar revised edition, Orient
Longman PVT Ltd.







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SYLLABUS FOR FIRST YEAR ALLIED SCIENCE COURSES - RGUHS
B.Sc Anaesthesia Technology

PHYSIOLOGY

Theory 70 hours
Practical 20hours

Introduction composition and function of blood
Red blood cells Erythropoiesis, stages of differentiation function, count
physiological
Variation.
Haemoglobin structure, functions, concentration physiological variation
Methods of Estimation of Hb
White blood cells Production , function, life span, count, differential count
Platelets Origin, normal count, morphology functions.
Plasma Proteins Production, concentration, types, albumin, globulin,
Fibrinogen, Prothrombin functions.
Haemostasis & Blood coagulation
Haemostasis Definition, normal haemostasis, clotting factors, mechanism of
clotting, disorders of clotting factors.
Blood Bank
Blood groups ABO system, Rh system
Blood grouping & typing
Cross matching
Rh system Rh factor, Rh in compatibility.
Blood transfusion Indication, universal donor and recipient concept.
Selection criteria of a blood donor. transfusion reactions Anticoagulants
Classification, examplesand uses
Anaemias : Classification morphological and etilogical. effects of anemia on
body
Blood indices Colour index, MCH, MCV, MCHC
Erythrocyte sedementation Rate (ESR) and Paced cell volume
Normal values, Definition, determination, Blood Volume Normal Value,
determination of blood volume and regulation of blood volume Body fluid pH,
normal value, regulation and variation
Lymph lymphoid tissue formation, circulation, composition and function of
lymph

Cardiovascular system
Heart Physiological Anatomy, Nerve supply
Properties of cardiac muscle, Cardiac cycle systole, diastole. Intraventricular
pressure curves.
Cardiac Output only definition
Heart sounds Normal heart sounds Areas of auscultation.
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Blood Pressure Definition, normal value, clinical measurement of blood
pressure.
Physiological variations, regulation of heart rate, cardiac shock, hypotension,
hypertension.
Pulse J ugalar, radial pulse, Triple response
Heart sounds Normal heart sounds, cause characteristics and signification.
Heart rate Electrocardiogram (ECG) significance.
Digestive System - Physiological anatomy of Gastro intestinal tract, Functions
of digestive system
Salivary glands Stucture and functions. Deglutination stages and regulation
Stomach structure and fuctions
Gastric secretion Composition function regulation of gastric juice secretion
Pancrease structure, function, composition, regulation of pancreatic juice
Liver functions of liver
Bile secretion, composition, function regulation of bile secretion .Bilirubin
metabolism types of bilirubin, Vandernberg reaction, J aundice- types,
significance.
Gall bladder functions
Intestine small intestine and large intestine
Small intestine Functions- Digestive, absorption ,movements.
Large intestine Functions, Digestion and absorption of Carbohydrates,Proteins,
Fats,Lipids.Defecation

Respiratory system
Functions of Respiratory system, Physiological Anatomy of Respiratory
system, Respiratory tract, Respiratory Muscles, Respiratory organ-lungs, Alveoli,
Respiratory membrane, stages of respiration.
Mechanism of normal and rigorous respiration. Forces opposing and favouring
expansion of the lungs. Intra pulmonary pleural pressure, surface tension,
recoil tendency of the wall. H
Transportation of Respiratory gases:
Transportation of Oxygen: Direction, pressure gradient, Forms of transportation,
Oxygenation of Hb. Quantity of Oxygen transported.

Lung volumes and capacities
Regulation of respiration what? Why? How? Mechanisms of Regulation,
nervous and chemical regulation. Respiratory centre. Hearing Brier, Reflexes.
Applied Physiology and Respiration: Hypoxia, Cyanosis, Asphyxia, Dyspnea,
Dysbarism, Artificial Respiration, Apnoea.
Endocrine System - Definition Classification of Endocrine glands & their
Harmones Properties of Harmones .
Thyroid gland hormone Physiological, Anatomy, Hormone scerated,
Physiological function, regulation of secretion. Disorders hypo and hyper
secretion of hormone.
Adrenal gland - Adrenal cortex physiologic anatomy of adrenal gland, Adrenal
cortex, cortical hormones functions and regulation Adrenal medulla
Hormones , regulation and secretion. Functions of Adrenaline and nor
adrenaline
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Pituitary hormones Anterior and posterior pituitary hormones, secretion,
function
Pancreas Hormones of pancreas Insulin secretion, regulation ,function and
action. Diabetes mellitus Regulation of blood glucose level.

Parathyroid gland function, action, regulation of secretion of parathyroid
hormone. Calcitonin function and action

Special senses
Vision structure of eye. Function of different parts.
Structure of retina Hearing structure and function of can mechanism of hearing
Taste Taste buds functions . Smell physiology, Receptors.

Nervous system:
Functions of Nervous system, Neurone structure, classification and properties.
Neuroglia, nerve fiber, classification ,conduction of impulses continuous and
saltatory. Velocity of impulse transmission and factors affecting. Synapse
structure, types, properties. Receptors Definition, classification ,properties.
Reflex action unconditioned properties of reflex action. Babinskis sign. Spinal
cord nerve tracts. Ascending tracts, Descending tracts Pyramidal tracts
Extrapyramidal tracts. Functions of Medulla, pons, Hypothalamic disorders.
Cerebral cortex lobes and functions, Sensory cortex, Motor cortex,Cerebellum
functions of Cerebellum.Basal ganglion-functions. EEG.

Cerebro Spinal Fluid( CSF) : formation, circulation, properties, composition and
functions lumbar puncture.
Autonomic Nervous System: Sympathetic and parasympathetic distribution
and functions and comparison of functions.
Excretory System
Excretory organs

Kidneys: Functions of kidneys structural and functional unit nepron, vasarecta,
cortical and juxtamedullary nephrons Comparision, J uxta Glomerular
Apparatus Structure and function. Renal circulation peculiarities.

Mechanism of Urine formation: Ultrafiltration criteria for filtration GFR,
Plasma fraction, EFP, factors effecting EFR. Determination of GFR selective
reabsorption sites of reabsorption ,substance reabsorbed, mechanisms of
reabsorption Glucose, urea. H +Cl aminoacids etc. TMG, Tubular lead, Renal
threshold % of reabsorption of different substances, selective e secretion.
Properties and composition of normal urine, urine output. Abnormal
constituents in urine , Mechanism of urine concentration.
Counter Current Mechanisms : Micturition, Innervation of Bladder,
Cysteurethrogram.
Diuretics: Water, Diuretics, osmotic diuretics, artificial kidney Renal function
tests plasma clearance Actions of ADH, Aldosterone and PTH on kidneys. Renal
function tests
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Reproductive system:
Function of Reproductive system, Puberty, male reproductive system. Functions
of testes, spermatogenesis site, stages, factors influencing semen. Endocrine
functions of testes.

Androgens: Testosterone structure and functions. Female reproducive syustem.
Ovulation, menstrual cycle. Physiological changes during pregnancy, pregnancy
test.

Lactation: Composition of milk factors controlling lactation.

Muscle nerve physiology: Classification of muscle, structure of skeletal muscle,
Sarcomere contractile proteins, Neuromuscular junction. Transmission across,
Neuromuscular junction. Excitation contraction coupling. Mechanism of
muscle contraction muscle tone, fatigue Rigour mortis.

Skin -structure and function
Body temperature measurement, Physiological variation, Regulation of body
Temperature by physical chemical and nervous mechanisms .Role of
Hypothalamus, Hypothermia and fever.

Practicals
Haemoglobinometry
White Blood Cell count
Red Blood Cell count
Determination of Blood Groups
Leishmans staining and Differential WBC count
Determination of packed cell Volume
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate [ESR]
Calculation of Blood indices
Determination of Clotting Time, Bleeding Time
Blood pressure Recording
Auscultation for Heart Sounds
Artificial Respiration
Determination of vital capacity

Internal Assessment
Theory - Average of two exams conducted. 20
Practicals: Record & Lab work* 10
* There shall be no University Practical Examination and internal assessment
marks secured in Practicals need not be sent to the University.



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Scheme of Examination Theory
There shall be one theory paper of three hours duration carrying 80
marks. Distribution of type of questions and marks for Physiology shall be as
given under.

Type of Questions No. of Questions Marks Sub-total
Long Essay (LE) 3 ( To attempt 2) 2 x 10 20
Short Essay (SE) 8 (To attempt 6) 6 x 5 30
Short Answer (SA) 12 (To Attempt 10) 10 x 3 30
Total Marks 80
NO PRACTICAL EXAMINATION

REFERENCE BOOKS
Physiology

1. Guyton (Arthur) Text Book of Physiology.
Latest Ed. Prism publishers
2. Chatterjee(CC) Human Physiology Latest Ed.
Vol-1, Medical Allied Agency
3. Choudhari (Sujith K) Concise Medical Physiology Latest Ed. New Central
Book,
4. Ganong (William F) Review of Medical
Physiology. Latest Ed . Appleton.



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SYLLABUS FOR ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCE COURSES, RGUHS
B.Sc Anaesthesia Technology
BIOCHEMISTRY

No. Theory classes: 70hours
No. of practical classes: 20 hours
Theory:
Specimen collection: Pre-analytical variables
Collection of blood
Collection of CSF & other fluids
Urine collection
Use of preservatives
Anticoagulants
1. Introduction to Laboratory apparatus
Pipettes- different types (Graduated, volumetric, Pasteur, Automatic etc.,)
Calibration of glass pipettes
Burettes, Beakers, Petri dishes, depression plates.
Flasks - different types )Volumetric, round bottmed, Erlemeyer conical etc.,)
Funnels different types (Conical, Buchner etx.,)
Bottles Reagent bottles graduated and common, Wash bottles different type
Specimen bottles etc.,

2. Measuring cylinders, Porcelain dish
Tubes Test tubes, centrifuge tubes, test tube draining rack
Tripod stand, Wire gauze, Bunsen burner.
Cuvettes, significance of cuvettes in colorimeter, cuvettes for visible and UV
range, cuvette holders Racks Bottle, Test tube, Pipette Dessicator, Stop watch,
rimers, scissors.
Dispensers reagent and sample
Any other apparatus which is important and may have been missed should also
be covered
Maintenance of lab glass ware and apparatus:
Glass and plastic ware in Laboratory
* use of glass: significance of boro silicate glass ; care and cleaning
of glass ware, different cleaning solutions of glass
* care and cleaning of plastic ware, different cleaning solutions

3. Instruments (Theory and demonstration) Diagrams to be drawn
Water bath: Use, care and maintenance
Oven & Incubators: Use, care and maintenance.
Water Distilation plant and water deionisers. Use, care and maintenance
Refrigerators, cold box, deep freezers Use, care and maintanance
Reflux condenser: Use, care and maintenance
Centrifuges (Theory and demonstration) Diagrams to be drawn
Definition, Principle, svedberg unit, centrifugal force, centrifugal field rpm,
ref. Conversion of G to rpm and vice versa.
Different types of centrifuges
Use care and maintenance of a centrifuge
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Laboratory balances [Theory & Practicals) Diagrams to be drawn
Manual balances: Single pan, double pan, trip balance
Direct read out electrical balances.
Use care and maintenance. Guidelines to be followed and precautions to be
taken while weighing
Weighing different types of chemicals, liquids. Hygroscopic compounds etc.
Colorimeter and spectrophotometer (Theory and Practicals) Diagrams to be
drawn Principle, Parts Diagram.

Use, care and maintenance.
pH meter (Theory & practicals) Diagrams to be drawn
principle, parts, Types of electrods, salt bridge solution.
Use, care and maintenance of Ph meter and electrodes
Guidelines to be followed and precautions to be taken while using pH meter

4. Safety of measurements

5. Conventional and SI units

6. Atomic structure
Daltons theory, Properties f electrons, protons, neutrons, and nucleus,
Rutherfords model of atomic structure, Bohrs model of atomic structure, orbit
and orbital, Quantum numbers, Heisenbergs uncertainly principle.
Electronic configuration Aufbau principle, Paulis exclusion principle, etc.,m
Valency and bonds different types of strong and weak bonds in detail with
examples.
Theory & Practicals for all the following under this section
Molecular weight, equivalent weight of elements and compounds, normality
molarity.

Preparation of molar solutions (mole/ litre solution) eg: 1 M Nacl, 0.15 M NaCL
1 M NaOH, 0.1 M HCl, 0.1 M H 2S04 etc.,

Preparation of normal solutions. eg., IN Na2CO3, O IN Oxalic acid, 0.1 N HCl,
0.1N H2504, 0.66 N H2S04 etc.,
Percent solutions. Preparation of different solutions v/ v w/ v (solids, liquids
and acids) Conversion of a percent solution into a molar solution

Dilutions
Diluting solutions: eg. Preparation of 0.1 N NaCl from 1 N NaCl from 2 NHCl etc.,
Preparing working standard from stock standard, Body fluid dilutions, Reagent
dilution techniques, calculating the dilution of a solution, body fluid reagent etc.,
Saturated and supersaturated solutions. Standard solutions. Technique for
preparation of standard solutions. Eg., Glucose, urea, etc.,
Significance of volumetric flask in preparaing standard solutions. Volumetric
flasks of different sizes, Preparation of standard solutions of deliquesent
compounds (CaCl2, potassium carbonate, sodium hydroxide etc.,)Preparation of
standards using conventional and Sl units Acids, bases, salts and indicators.
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Acids and Bases: Definition, physical and chemical properties with examples.
Arrehenius concept of acids and bases, Lowery Bronsted theory of acids and
bases classification of acids and bases. Different between bases and alkali,
acidity and basicity, monoprotonic and polyprotonic acids and bases
Concepts of acid base reaction, hydrogen ion concentration, Ionisation of water,
buffer, Ph value of a solution, preparation of buffer solutions using Ph meter.
Salts: Definition, classification, water of crystallization definition and different
types, deliquescent and hygroscopic salts
Acid- base indicators: (Theory and Practical)
Theory Definition, concept, mechanism of dissociation of an indicator, colour
change of an indicator in acidic and basic conditions, use if standard buffer
solution and indicators for Ph determinations, preparation and its application,
list of commonly used indicators and their Ph range, suitable pH indicators used
in different titrations, universal indicators.
Practical Titration of a simple acid and a base (Preparation of standard
solution of oxalic acid and using this solution finding out the normality of a
sodium hydroxide solution . Acid to be titrated using this base) Calculation of
normality of an acid or a base after titration, measurement of hydrogen ion
concentration.

Quality control: Accuracy
Precision
Specificity
Sensitivity
Limits of error allowable in laboratory
Percentage error

Normal values and Interpretations

Special Investigations: Serum Electrophoresis
Immunoglobulins
Drugs: Digitoxin, Theophyllines

Regulation of Acid Base status:
Henderson Hasselback Equations
Buffers of the fluid

pH Regulation
Disturbance in acid Base Balance
Anion Gap
Metabolic acidosis
Metabolic acidosis
Metabolic alkalosis

Respiratory acidosis
Respiratory alkalosis
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Basic Principles and estimation of Blood Gases and pH
Basic principles and estimation of Electrolytes
Water Balance

Sodium regulation
Bicarbonate buffers
Nutrition, Nutritional support with special emphasis on parental nutrition.
Calorific Value
Nitrogen Balance
Respiratory Quotient
Basal metabolic rate
Dietary Fibers
Nutritional importance of lipids, carbohydrates and proteins
Vitamins

PRACTICALS
Analysis of Normal Urine
Composition of urine
Procedure for routine screening
Urinary screening for inborn errors of metabolism
Common renal disease
Urinary calculus

Urine examination for detection of abnormal constituents
Interpretation and Diagnosis through charts
Liver Function tests
Lipid Profile
Renal Function test
Cardiac markers
Blood gas and Electrolytes

4. Estimation of Blood sugar, Blood Urea and electrolytes
5. Demonstration of Strips
Demonstration of Glucometer

Internal Assessment
Theory - Average of two exams conducted. 20
Practicals: Record & Lab work* 10
* There shall be no University Practical Examination and internal assessment
marks secured in Practicals need not be sent to the University.







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Scheme of Examination
Theory

There shall be one theory paper of three hours duration carrying 80 marks.
Distribution of type of questions and marks for Biochemistry shall be as given
under.

Type of Questions No. of Questions Marks Sub-total
Long Essay (LE) 3 ( To attempt 2) 2 x 10 20
Short Essay (SE) 8 (To attempt 6) 6 x 5 30
Short Answer (SA) 12 (To Attempt 10) 10 x 3 30
Total Marks 80

NO PRACTICAL EXAMINATION

REFERENCE BOOKS
Biochemistry
1. Varley Clinical chemistry
2. TEITZ Clinical chemistry
3. Kaplan Clinical chemistry
4. Ramakrishna(S) Prasanna(KG), Rajna Text book of
Medical Biochemistry Latest Ed Orient longman Bombay 1980
5. Vasudevan (DM) Sreekumari(S) Text book of
Biochemistry for Medical students ,Latest Ed
6. DAS(Debajyothi) Biochemistry
Latest ED Academic, Publishers, Culcutta 1992
7. Text Book of Medical Biochemistry 3
rd
Edition, Orient Longman PVT Ltd
8. Practical Biochemistry for Medical Students Rajagopal, Orient Longman
PVT Ltd
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Syllabus for first year Allied science courses, RGUHS
B.Sc Anaesthesia Technology
PATHOLOGY


Histo Pathology ,Clinical Pathology, Haematology and Blood Banking
Theory 70 hours
Practical 20 hours
HistoPathology - Theory
- Introduction to Histo Pathology
- Receiving of Specimen in the laboratory
- Grossing Techniques
- Mounting Techniques various Mountants
- Maintenance of records and filing of the slides.
- Use & care of Microscope
- Various Fixatives, Mode of action, Preparation and Indication.
- Bio-Medical waste management
- Section Cutting
- Tissue processing for routine paraffin sections
- Decalcification of Tissues.
- Staining of tissues - H& E Staining
- Bio-Medical waste management
Clinical Pathology Theory
- Introduction to Clinical Pathology
- Collection, Transport, Preservation, and Processing of various clinical
specimens
- Urine Examination Collection and Preservation of urine.
Physical, chemical, Microscopic Examination
- Examination of body fluids.
- Examination of cerebro spinal fluid (CSF)
- Sputum Examination.
- Examination of feces
Haematology Theory
- Introduction to Haematology
- Normal constituents of Blood, their structure and function.
- Collection of Blood samples
- Various Anticoagulants used in Haematology
- Various instruments and glassware used in Haematology, Preparation and
use of glassware
- Laboratory safety guidelines
- SI units and conventional units in Hospital Laboratory
- Hb,PCV
- ESR
- Normal Haemostasis
Bleeding Time, Clotting Time, Prothrombin Time, Activated Partial
Thromboplastin Time.
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Blood Bank
Introduction
Blood grouping and Rh Types
Cross matching
PRACTICALS
- Urine Examination.
- Physical
- Chemical
- Microscopic
- Blood Grouping Rh typing.
- Hb Estimation,Packed Cell Volume[PCV], Erythrocyte Sedimentation
rate[ESR]
- Bleeding Time, Clotting Time.
- Histopathlogy Section cutting and H &E Staining.[For BSc MLT only ]
Internal Assessment
Theory - Average of two exams conducted. 20
Practical: Record & Lab work* 10
* There shall be no University Practical Examination and internal assessment
marks secured in Practical need not be sent to the University.

Scheme of Examination Theory
There shall be one theory paper of three hours duration carrying 80
marks. Distribution of type of questions and marks for Pathology shall be as
given under.
Type of Questions No. of Questions Marks Sub-total
Long Essay (LE) 3 (To attempt 2) 2 x 10 20
Short Essay (SE) 8 (To attempt 6) 6 x 5 30
Short Answer (SA) 12 (To Attempt 10) 10 x 3 30
Total Marks 80

NO PRACTICAL EXAMINATION
REFERENCE BOOKS
Pathology
1. Culling Histopathology techniques
2. Bancroft Histopathology techniques
3. Koss cytology
4. Winifred greg Diagnostic cytopathology
5. Orell Cyto Pathology
6. Todd & Sanford Clinical Diagnosis by laboratory method
7. Dacie & Lewis Practical Haematology
8. Ramanic Sood, Laboratory Technology (Methods and interpretation) 4
th
Ed.
J .P. Bros, New Delhi 1996)
9. Satish Gupta Short text book of Medical Laboratory for technician
J .P. Bros, New Delhi 1998
10.Sachdev K.N. Clinical Pathology and Bacteriology 8
th
Ed, J .P. Bros,
New Delhi-1991.
11. Krishna - Text book of Pathology, Orient Longman PVT Ltd. Bacteriology 8
th
Ed, J .P.
Bros, New Delhi-1991.

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Syllabus for first year Allied science courses, RGUHS
B.Sc Anaesthesia Technology
Microbiology
Objective: - This course introduces the principles of Microbiology with emphasis
on applied aspects of Microbiology of infectious diseases particularly in the
following areas Principles & Practice of sterilization methods.
Collection and dispatch of specimens for routine microbiological investigations.
Interpretation of commonly done bacteriological and serological investigations.
Control of Hospital infections, Biomedical waste management and Immunization
schedule.

Theory - 70 hours
1. Morphology 4 hours
Classification of micro organisms, size, shape and structure of bacteria.
Use of microscope in the study of bacteria.
2. Growth and nutrition 4 hours
Nutrition, growth and multiplications of bacteria, use of culture media in
diagnostic Bacteriology
3. Sterilisation and Disinfection 4 hours
Principles and use of equipments of sterlization namely Hot Air oven,
Autoclave and serum Inspissrator. Pasteurization, Anti septic and
disinfectants. Antimicrobial sensitivity test.
4. Immunology 6 hours
Immunity Vaccines, Types of Vaccine and immunization schedule
Principles and interpretation of commonly done serological tests namely
Widal, VDRL, ASLO, CRP, RF & ELISA. Rapid tests for HIV and HbsAg
(Technical details to avoid)
5. Systematic Bacteriology 20 hours
Morphology, cultivation, diseases caused, laboratory diagnosis including
specimen collection of the following bacteria( the classification, antigenic
structure and pathogenicity are not to be taught) Staphyloccci,
Streptococci, Pneumococci, Gonococci, Menigococci, C diphtheriae,
Mycobacteria, Clostridia, Bacillus, Shigella, Salmonella, Esch coli,
Klebsiella, Proteus,vibrio cholerae, Pseudomonas & Spirochetes
6. Parasitology 10 hours
Morphology, life cycle, laboratory diagnosis of following parasites
E. histolytica, Plasmodium, Tape worms, Intestinal nematodes
7. Mycology 4 hours
Morphology, diseases caused and lab diagnosis of following fungi.
Candida, Cryptococcus, Dermatophytes ,opportunistic fungi.
8. Virology 10 hours
General properties of viruses, diseases caused, lab diagnosis and prevention
of following viruses, Herpes, Hepatitis, HIV, Rabies and Poliomyelitis.
9. Hospital infection Causative agents, transmission methods, investigation,
prevention and control Hospital infection. 4 hours
10. Principles and practice Biomedical waste management 4 hours
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Practical 20 hours
Compound Microscope.
Demonstration and sterlization of equipments Hot Air oven, Autoclave,
Bacterial filters.
Demonstration of commonly used culture media, Nutrient broth, Nutrient agar,
Blood agar, Chacolate agar, Mac conkey medium, LJ media, Robertson Cooked
meat media, Potassium tellurite media with growth, Mac with LF & NLF, NA with
staph
Antibiotic susceptibility test
Demonstration of common serological tests Widal, VRDL, ELISA.
Grams stain
Acid Fast staining
Stool exam for Helminthic ova
Visit to hospital for demonstration of Biomedical waste mangement.
Anaerobic culture methods.

Internal Assessment
Theory - Average of two exams conducted. 20
Practicals: Record & Lab work* 10
* There shall be no University Practical Examination and internal assessment
marks secured in Practicals need not be sent to the University.

Scheme of Examination
Theory
There shall be one theory paper of three hours duration carrying 80 marks.
Distribution of type of questions and marks for Microbiology shall be as given
under.

Type of Questions No. of Questions Marks Sub-total
Long Essay (LE) 3 (To attempt 2) 2 x 10 20
Short Essay (SE) 8 (To attempt 6) 6 x 5 30
Short Answer (SA) 12 (To Attempt 10) 10 x 3 30
Total Marks 80
NO PRACTICAL EXAMINATION
REFERENCE BOOKS
Microbiology
1. Anathanarayana & Panikar Medical Microbioloty
2. Roberty Cruckshank Medical Microbiology The Practice of Medical
Mircrobiology
3. Chatterjee Parasitology Interpretation to Clinical medicine.
4. Rippon Medical Mycology
5. Emmons Medical mycology
6. Basic laboratory methods in Parasitology, 1
st
Ed, J P Bros, New Delhi 199
7. Basic laboratory procedures in clinical bacteriology, 1
st
Ed, J P Brothers,
New Delhi
8. Medical Parasitology Ajit Damle
9. Introduction to Medical Microbiology Ananthanarayana, Orient Longman
PVT Ltd.
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Syllabus for first year Allied science courses, RGUHS
B.Sc Anaesthesia Technology
SUBSIDIARY SUBJ ECTS
SOCIOLOGY
Teaching Hours: 20
Course Description
This course will introduce student to the basic sociology concepts, principles and
social process, social institutions [in relation to the individual, family and
community and the various social factors affecting the family in rural and urban
communities in India will be studied.

Introduction:
Meaning Definition and scope of sociology
Its relation to Anthropology, Psychology, Social Psychology
Methods of Sociological investigations Case study, social survey, questionnaire,
interview and opinion poll methods.
Importance of its study with special reference to health care professionals

Social Factors in Health and Disease:
Meaning of social factors
Role of social factors in health and disease
Socialization:
Meaning and nature of socialization
Primary, Secondary and Anticipatory socialization
Agencies of socialization

Social Groups:
1. Concepts of social groups, influence of formal and informal groups on health
and sickness. The role of primary groups and secondary groups in the hospital
and rehabilitation setup.

Family:
The family, meaning and definitions
Functions of types of family
Changing family patterns
Influence of family on individuals health, family and nutrition, the effects of
sickness in the family and psychosomatic disease and their importance to
physiotherapy

Community:
Rural community: Meaning and features Health hazards to rural communities,
health hazards to tribal community.
Urban community Meaning and features Health hazards of urbanities

Culture and Health:
Concept of Health
Concept of culture
Culture and Health
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Culture and Health Disorders
Social Change:
Meaning of social changes
Factors of social changes
Human adaptation and social change
Social change and stress
Social change and deviance
Social change and health programme
The role of social planning in the improvement of health and rehabilitation

Social Problems of disabled:
Consequences of the following social problems in relation to sickness and
disability remedies to prevent these problems
Population explosion
Poverty and unemployment
Beggary
J uvenile delinquency
Prostitution
Alcoholism
Problems of women in employment

Social Security:
Social Security and social legislation in relation to the disabled

Social Work:
Meaning of Social Work
The role of a Medical Social Worker

ENGLISH

COURSE OUTLINE

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to help the student acquire a
good command and comprehension of the English language through individual
papers and conferences.

BEHAVIOURAL OBJ ECTIVES:
The student at the end of training is able to
1. Read and comprehend english language
2. Speak and write grammatically correct english
3. Appreciates the value of English literature in personal and professional life.

UNIT - I : INTRODUCTION :
Study Techniques
Organisation of effective note taking and logical processes of
analysis and synthesis Use of the dictionary
Enlargement of vocabulary
Effective diction
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UNIT - II: APPLIED GRAMMAR:
Correct usage
The structure of sentences
The structure of paragraphs
Enlargements of Vocabulary

UNIT - III: WRITTEN COMPOSITION:
Precise writing and summarising
Writing of bibliography
Enlargement of Vocabulary

UNIT - IV: READING AND COMPREHENSION:
Review of selected materials and express oneself in one's words.
Enlargement of Vocabulary.

UNIT - V: THE STUDY OF THE VARIOUS FORMS OF COMPOSITION:
Paragraph, Essay, Letter, Summary, Practice in writing

UNIT - VI: VERBAL COMMUNICATION:
Discussions and summarization, Debates, Oral reports, use in
teaching
Scheme of Examination
Written (Theory): Maximum Marks: 80 marks.
No Practical or Viva voce examination
This is a subsidiary subject, examination to be conducted by respective colleges.
Marks required for a pass is 35%

REFERENCE
1. English Grammar Collins, Birmingham University, International Language
Data Base, Rupa & Co. 1993
2. Wren and Martin - Grammar and Composition, 1989, Chanda & Co, Delhi
3. Letters for all Occasions. A S Myers. Pub - Harper Perennial
4. Spoken English V. Shasikumar and P V Dhanija. Pub. By: Tata Mcgraw Hill,
New Delhi
5. J ournalism Made Simple D Wainwright
6. Writers Basic Bookself Series, Writers Digest series
7. Interviewing by J oan Clayton Platkon
8. Penguin Book of Interviews.
9. Communicate to English Suresh Kumar Orient Longman Pvt. Ltd.
10. Spoken English A foundation course Part I & II Kamalesh Sadananad
Orient Longman Pvt. Ltd.
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BIO STATISTICS

Time Allotted: 20 Hours

Course Description:
Introduction to basic statistical concepts: methods of statistical analysis;
and interpretation of data

Behavioural Objectives:
Understands statistical terms.
Possesses knowledge and skill in the use of basic statistical and research
methodology.

Unit I : Introduction
Meaning, definition, characteristics of statistics.
Importance of the study of statistics.
Branches of statistics.
Statistics and health science including nursing.
Parameters and estimates.
Descriptive and inferential statistics.
Variables and their types.
Measurement scales
Unit II : Tabulation of Data
Raw data, the array, frequency distribution.
Basic principles of graphical representation.
Types of diagrams - histograms, frequency polygons, smooth frequency polygon,
commulative frequency curve, ogive.
Normal probability curve.
Unit - III : Measure of Central Tendency
Need for measures of central tendency
Definition and calculaton of mean - ungrouped and grouped
Meaning, interpretation and calculation of median ungrouped and grouped.
Meaning and calculation of mode.
Comparison of the mean, and mode.
Guidelines for the use of various measures of central tendency.
Unit - IV : Measure of Variability
Need for measure of dispression.
The range, the average deviation.
The variance and standard deviation.
Calculation of variance and standard deviation ungrouped and grouped.
Properties and uses of variance and SO
Unit -V : Probability and Standard Distributions.
Meaning of probability of standard distribution.
The Binominal distribution.
The normal distribution.
Divergence from normality - skewness, kurtosis.

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Unit - VI : Samling Techniques
Need for sampling - Criteria for good samples.
Application of sampling in Community.
Procedures of sampling and sampling designs errors.
Sampling variation and tests of significance.

Unit - VII : Health Indicator
Importance of health Indicator.
Indicators of population, morbidity, mortality, health services.
Calculation of rates and rations of health.

Recommended Books.

B.K. Mahajan & M. Gupta (1995) Text Book of Preventive & Social Medicine,
2002, 17
th
Edition J aypee Brothers.


HEALTH CARE

Teaching Hours : 40

Introduction to Health

Definition of Health, Determinants of Health, Health Indicators of India, Health
Team Concept.
National Health Policy
National Health Programmes ( Briefly Objectives and scope)
Population of India and Family welfare programme in India

Introduction to Nursing

What is Nursing ? Nursing principles. Inter-Personnel relationships. Bandaging :
Basic turns; Bandaging extremities; Triangular Bandages and their application.

Nursing Position, Bed making, prone, lateral, dorsal, dorsal re-cumbent, Fowler's
positions, comfort measures, Aids and rest and sleep.

Lifting And Transporting Patients: Lifting patients up in the bed. Transferring
from bed to wheel chair. Transferring from bed to stretcher.

Bed Side Management: Giving and taking Bed pan, Urinal: Observation of stools,
urine. Observation of sputum, Understand use and care of catheters, enema
giving.

Methods Of Giving Nourishment: Feeding, Tube feeding, drips, transfusion
Care Of Rubber Goods
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Recording of body temperature, respiration and pulse,

Simple aseptic technique, sterlization and disinfection.

Surgical Dressing: Observation of dressing procedures

First Aid :
Syllabus as for Certificate Course of Red Cross Society of St. J ohn's Ambulance
Brigade.


INDIAN CONSTITUTION


Prescribed for the First Year students of all degree classes

Unit-I: Meaning of the team Constitution making of the Indian Constitution
1946-1940.

Unit-II: The democratic institutions created by the constitution Bicameral
system of Legislature at the Centre and in the States.

Unit-III: Fundamental Rights and Duties their content and significance.
Unit IV: Directive Principles of States Policies the need to balance Fundamental
Rights with Directive Principles.

Unit V: Special Rights created in the Constitution for: Dalits, Backwards,
Women and Children and the Religious and Linguistic Minorities.

Unit-VI: Doctrine of Separation of Powers legislative, Executive and J udicial and
their functioning in India.
Unit VII: The Election Commission and State Public Service commissions.
Unit VIII: Method of amending the Constitution.
Unit IX: Enforcing rights through Writs:
Unit X: Constitution and Sustainable Development in India.

Books: 1. J .C. J ohari: The Constitution of India- A Politico-Legal Study-Sterling
Publication, Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi.
2. J .N . Pandey: Constitution Law of India, Allahbad, Central Law Agency,
1998.
3. Granville Austin: The Indian Constitution Corner Stone of a Nation-
Oxford, New Delhi, 2000.


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ENVIRONMENT SCIENCE AND HEALTH

Introduction to Environment and Health
Sources, health hazards and control of environmental pollution Water
The concept of safe and wholesome water.
The requirements of sanitary sources of water.
Understanding the methods of purification of water on small scale and large
scale.
Various biological standards, including WHO guidelines for third world
countries.
Concept and methods for assessing quality of water.
Domestic refuse, sullage, human excreta and sewage their effects on
environment and health, methods and issues related to their disposal.
Awareness of standards of housing and the effect of poor housing on health.
Role of arthropods in the causation of diseases, mode of transmission of
arthropods borne diseases, methods of control


Recommended Books.

1.Text Book of Environmental Studies for under gradute courses By Erach
Bharucha Reprinted in 2006, Orient Longman Private Limited / Universities
Press India Pvt. Ltd.
2. English Kannada Encyclopedia Dictionary, Orient Longman PVT Ltd.



BASICS IN COMPUTER APPLICATIONS

The course enables the students to understand the fundamentals of computer
and its applications.

Introduction to Data processing:
Features of computers, Advantages of using computers. Getting data into
/ out of computers. Role of computers. What is Data processing? Application
areas of computers involved in Data processing. Common activities in
processing. Types of Data processing, Characteristics of information. What are
Hardware and Software?

Hardware Concepts:
Architecture of computers, Classification of computers, Concept of
damage. Types of storage devices. Characteristics of disks, tapes, Terminals,
Printers, Network. Applications of networking concept of PC System care, Floppy
care, Data care.


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Concept of Software.
Classification of software : System software. Application of software.
Operating system. Computer system. Computer virus. Precautions against
viruses. Dealing with viruses. Computers in medical electronics
Basic Anatomy of Computers
Principles of programming
Computer application - principles in scientific research; work processing,
medicine, libraries, museum , education, information system.
Data processing
Computers in physical therapy - principles in EMG, Exercise testing equipment,
Laser.


Scheme of Examination for MEDICAL ELECTRONICS i ncl udi ng COMPUTER
APPLICATIONS

One Written (Theory) paper: Maximum Marks: 80 marks.
No Practical or Viva voce examination





























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Syllabus for Second year Allied Health science courses
RGUHS
B.Sc Anaesthesia Technology

APPLIED PHARMACOLOGY


General concepts about pharmacodynamic and Pharmacokinetic
Principles involved in drug activity.

I. Autonomic nerves system.

Anatomy & functional organisation.
List of drugs acting an ANS including dose, route of administration,
indications, contra indications and adverse effects.

II. Cardiovascular drugs- Enumerate the mode of action, side
effects And therapeutic uses of the following drugs.

a. Antihypertensives
Beta Adrenergic antagonists
Alpha Adrenergic antagonists
Peripheral Vasodilators
Calcium channel blockers
b. Antiarrhythmic drugs
c. Cardiac glycosides
d. Sympathetic and nonsympathetic inotropic agents.
e. Coronary vasodilators.
f. Antianginal and anti failure agents
g. Lipid lowering & anti atherosclerotic drugs.
h. Drugs used in Haemostais anticoagulants Thrombolytics and
antithrombolytics.
i. Cardioplegic drugs- History, Principles and types of cardioplagia.
j. Primary solutions History, principles & types.
k. Drugs used in the treatment of shock.

III. Anaesthetic agents.

Definition of general and local anaesthetics.
Classification of general anaesthetics.
Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of inhaled anaesthetic
agents.
Intravenous general anaesthetic agents.
Local anaesthetics classification mechanism of action, duration of
action and methods to prolong the duration of action. Preparation,
dose and routes of administration.

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IV Analgessics
Definition and classification
Routes of administration, dose, frequency of administration,
Side effects and management of non opioid and opiod analgesics

V. Antihistamines and antiemetics-
Classification, Mechanism of action, adverse effects,
Preparations, dose and routes and administration.

VI. CNS stimulants and depressants
Alcohol
Sedatives, hypnotics and narcotics
CNS stimulants
Neuromuscular blocking agents and muscle relaxants.

VII. Pharmacological protection of organs during CPB

VIII. Inhalational gases and emergency drugs.

IX. Pharmacotherapy of respiratory disorders
Introduction Modulators of bronchial smooth muscle tone and
pulmonary vascular smooth muscle tone
Pharmacotherapy of bronchial asthma
Pharmacotherapy of cough
Mucokinetic and mucolytic agents
Use of bland aerosols in respiratory care.

X. Corticosteroids Classification, mechanism of action, adverse effects
and complications. Preparation, dose and routes of administration.

XI Diuretics
Renal physiology
Side of action of diuretics
Adverse effects
Preparations, dose and routes of administrion.

XII. Chemotherapy of infections

Definition
Classification and mechanism of action of antimicrobial agents
Combination of antimicrobial agents
Chemoperophylaxis.
Classification, spectrum of activity, dose, routes of administration and
adverse effects of penicillin, cephalosporins, aminoglycosides,
tetracyclines, chloramphenicol, antitubercular drugs.

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XIII. Miscellaneous.

IV fluids- various preparations and their usage.
Electrolyte supplements
Immunosuppressive agents
New drugs included in perfusion technology.
Drugs used in metabolic and electrolyte imbalance.

PRACTICALS:

1. Preparation and prescription of drugs of relevance.
2. Experimental pharmacology directed to show the effects of commonly
used drugs of relevance and interpretation of few charts.

Scheme of Examination
Theory
There shall be one theory paper of three hours duration carrying 80 marks.
Distribution of type of questions and marks for applied Pharmacology shall be as
given under.

Type of Questions No. of Questions Marks Sub-total
Long Essay (LE) 3 (To attempt 2) 2 x 10 20
Short Essay (SE) 8 (To attempt 6) 6 x 5 30
Short Answer (SA) 12 (To Attempt 10) 10 x 3 30
Total Marks 80
NO PRACTICAL EXAMINATION

Recommended Books.

1. R. S. Satoskar, S.D. Bhandarkar, S. S. Ainapure, Pharmacology and
Pharmacotherapeutics, 18
th
Edition, single Volume, M/ S Popular Prakashan,
350, Madan Mohan Marg, Tardeo, Bombay 400 034.
2. K.D. Tripathi, Essentials of Medical Pharmacology, V. Edition, M/ s. J aypee
Brothers, Post Box, 7193, G-16, EMCA House, 23/ 23, Bansari Road,
Daryaganj, New Delhi.
3. Laurence and Bennet, Clinical Pharmacology, ELBS Edition, 9
th
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Syllabus for Second year Allied Health science courses
RGUHS
APPLIED PATHOLOGY

I. CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM
Atherosclerosis- Definition, risk factors, briefly Pathogenesis &
morphology, clinical significance and prevention.
Hypertension- Definition, types and briefly Pathogenesis and effects
of Hypertension.
Aneurysms Definition, classification, Pathology and complications.
Pathophysiology of Heart failure.
Cardiac hypertrophy causes, Pathophysiology & Progression to
Heart Failure.
Ischaemic heart diseases- Definition, Types. Briefly Pathophysiology,
Pathology & Complications of various types of IHD.
Valvular Heart diseases- causes, Pathology & complication.
Complications of artificial valves.
Cardiomyopathy Definition, Types, causes and significance.
Pericardial effusion- causes, effects and diagnosis.
Congenital heart diseases Basic defect and effects of important
types of congenital heart diseases.
II. HAEMATOLOGY
Anaemia Definition, morphological types and diagnosis of anaemia.
Brief concept about Haemolytic anaemia and polycythaemia.
Leukocyte disorders- Briefly leukaemia, leukocytosis,
agranulocytosis etc.,
Bleeding disorders- Definition, classification, causes & effects of
important types of bleeding disorders. Briefly various laboratory
tests used to diagnose bleeding disorders.
III. RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
Chronic obstructive airway diseases Definition and types. Briefly
causes, Pathology and complications of each type of COPD.
Briefly concept about obstructive versus restrictive pulmonary
disease.
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Pneumoconiosis- Definition, types, Pathology and effects in brief.
Pulmonary congestion and edema.
Pleural effusion causes, effects and diagnosis.
IV. RENAL SYSTEM
Clinical manifestations of renal diseases. Briefly causes, mechanism,
effects and laboratory diagnosis of ARF & CRS. Briefly
Glomerulonephritis and Pyelonephritis.
End stage renal disease Definition, causes, effects and role of
dialysis and renal transplantation in its management.
Brief concept about obstructive uropathy.
PRACTICALS
1. Description & diagnosis of the following gross specimens.
a. Atherosclerosis.
b. Aortic aneurysm.
c. Myocardial infraction.
d. Emphysema
e. Chronic glomerulonephritis.
f. Chronic pyelonephritis.

2. Interpretation & diagnosis of the following charts.
a. hematology Chart - AML, CML, Hemophilia, neutrophilia,
eosinophilia.
b. Urine Chart - ARF, CRF, Acute glomerulonephritis.
3. Estimation of Hemoglobin.
4. Estimation Bleeding & Clotting time.

Scheme of Examination
Theory
There shall be one theory paper of three hours duration carrying 50 marks.
Distribution of type of questions and marks for Applied Pathology shall be as
given under.

Type of Questions No. of Questions Marks Sub-total
Long Essay (LE) 3 (To attempt 2) 2 x 10 20
Short Essay (SE) 5 (To attempt 3) 3 x 5 15
Short Answer (SA) 7 (To Attempt 5) 5 x 3 15
Total Marks 50

PRACTICAL EXAMINATION - 40 Marks.
There will be a Combined Practical examination for Applied Pathology & Applied
Microbiology.
Sl.
No.
Tests Marks
01 Interpretation of Hematology Chart 05
02 Interpretation of Urine Chart 05
03 Estimation of Hemoglobin 05
04 Estimation of Bleeding time & Clotting time 05
Total 20
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Syllabus for Second year Allied Health science courses
RGUHS
B.Sc Anaesthesia Technology

APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY

THEORY 40 HOURS
1. Health care associated infections and Antimicrobial resistance: Infections
that patients acquire during the course of receiving treatment for other
conditions within a healthcare setting like Methicillin Resistant
Staphylococcus aureus infections, Infections caused by Clostriduium
difficle, Vancomycin resistant enterococci etc. Catheter related blood
stream infections, Ventilator associated pneumonia, Catheter Related
urinary tract infections, Surveillance of emerging resistance and changing
flora. The impact and cost attributed to Hospital Associated infection.
6 Hours
2. Disease communicable to Healthcare workers in hospital set up and its
preventive measure: Occupationally acquired infections in healthcare
professionals by respiratory route ( tuberculosis, varicella-zoster,
respiratory synctial virus etc ), blood borne transmission ( HIV, Hepatitis
B, Hepatitis C, Cytomegalovirus, Ebola virus etc), oro faecal route (
Salmonella, Hepatitis A etc), direct contact ( Herpes Simplex Virus etc).
Preventive measures to combat the spread of these infections by
monitoring and control. 6 Hours
3. Microbiological surveillance and sampling: Required to determine the
frequency of potential bacterial pathogens including Streptococcus
pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, and Moraxella catarrhalis and also
to assess the antimicrobial resistance.
Sampling: rinse technique, direct surface agar plating technique. 6
Hours
4. Importance of sterilization:
a. Disinfection of instruments used in patient care: Classification,
different methods, advantages and disadvantages of the various
methods.
b. Disinfection of the patient care unit
c. Infection control measures for ICUs 10 Hours
5. Sterilization:
a. Rooms: Gaseous sterilization, one atmosphere uniform glow
discharge plasma (OAUGDP).
b. Equipments: classification of the instruments and appropriate
methods of sterilization.
c. Central supply department: the four areas and the floor plan for
instrument cleaning, high-level disinfecting and sterilizing areas.
8 Hours
6. Preparation of materials for autoclaving: Packing of different types of
materials, loading, holding time and unloading. 4 Hours

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PRACTICALS- 30 HOURS

1. Principles of autoclaving & quality control of Sterilization.
2. Collection of specimen from outpatient units, inpatient units,
minor operation theater and major operation theater for sterility
testing.
3. The various methods employed for sterility testing.
4. Interpretation of results of sterility testing.
5. Disinfection of wards, OT and Laboratory.

Scheme of Examination
Theory
There shall be one theory paper of three hours duration carrying 50 marks.
Distribution of type of questions and marks for Applied Microbiology shall be
as given under.

Type of Questions No. of Questions Marks Sub-total
Long Essay (LE) 3 (To attempt 2) 2 x 10 20
Short Essay (SE) 6 (To attempt 4) 4 x 5 20
Short Answer (SA) 7 (To Attempt 5) 5 x 2 10
Total Marks 50


PRACTICAL EXAMINATION - 40 Marks.
There will be a Combined Practical examination for Applied Pathology & Applied
Microbiology.
Sl.
No.
Tests Marks
01 Dry heat / Moist heat: Temperature recording
charts interpretation
05
02 Dry heat / Moist heat: Color change indicators
interpretation
05
03 Air sampling culture plates interpretation of
Colony forming units based on air flow rate and
sampling time
05
04 Interpretation of Sterility of Hemodialysis
water/ Distilled water / Deionised water based
on growth of colonies in BHI agar to be reported
as X CFU/ mL
05
Total 20






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Syllabus for Second year Allied Health science courses
RGUHS
B.Sc Anaesthesia Technology

MEDICINE RELEVANT TO ANAESTHESIA TECHNOLOGY
Diabetes Mellitus
Hypertension
Ischaemic heart disease
Obesity
Elderly patient
Pregnancy
Shock
COPD
Chronic renal failure
Chronic liver disease/ failure
Anaemia
Pediatric patient infant / neonate
Epilepsy
CVA

Scheme of Examination
Theory
There shall be one theory paper of three hours duration carrying 80 marks.
Distribution of type of questions and marks for Medicine relevant to
Anaesthesia Technology shall be as given under.

Type of Questions No. of Questions Marks Sub-total
Long Essay (LE) 3 (To attempt 2) 2 x 10 20
Short Essay (SE) 10 (To attempt 8) 8 x 5 40
Short Answer (SA) 12 (To Attempt 10) 10 x 2 20
Total Marks 80


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RGUHS

B.Sc Anaesthesia Technology

Introduction to Anaesthesia Technology

1. Gas physics
States of matter
Temperature conversion
Humidity
Pressure measurement
Gas flows and diffusion
Gas laws
Miscellaneous concepts such as density and specific gravity

2. Medical Gas Supply

Compressed gas Cylinders
Colour coding
Cylinders and Cylinder valves
Cylinder storage
Diameter index safety system
Medical gas pipline system and station outlets
Air compressors
Oxygen concentrators
Alarams and safety devices

3. Gas Administration Devices

Simple oxygen administration devices
Methods of controlling gas flow
Reducing valves
Flow meters
Regulators
Flow restrictors

4. Oxygen Therapy
Definition
Causes and responses to hypoxemia
Clinical signs of hypoxemia
Goals of oxygen therapy
Evaluation of patients receiving oxygen therapy
Hazards of oxygen therapy


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5. Anaesthesia Machine

Hanger and yoke system
Cylinder pressure gauge, pin index
Pressure regulator
Flow meter assembly
Vaporizers Types, hazards, maintenance, filling and draining.

6. Breathing System
General considerations
Classification and breathing system
Mapleson system
J ackson Rees system of Bain circuit
Non breathing valves Ambu valves
Others

7. Gas Analysers Pulse Oximeter CO2 Monitor

Gas analysis
Types and care
Transcutaneous oxygen monitors
Pulse oximeters
Capnographs

8. Manual Resuscitators

Types of resuscitator bags
Indications
Hazards
Methods of increasing oxygen delivery capabilities while using
oxygen with resuscitator bags.

9. Artificaial air ways (oral and Nasal endotracheal tubes, tracheostomy
tubes)

Parts of airway and features
Types, sizes and methods of insertion
Indications for use
Care of long term airways and complications
Protocal for tracheostomy decannulation
Face masks Types, sizes and its usage.

10. Methods of cleaning and sterilization of anesthetic equipments.

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11. History of Anesthesia

Prehistoric (Ether) era
Inhalational anasthetic era
Regional anasthetic era
Intravenous anasthetic era
Modern anasthetic era

12. Minimum Standards for anaesthesia

Who should give anaesthesia
Ten golden rules of anesthesia
Patient assessment and preparation
Checking the drugs and equipment
Keeping the airway clear
Be ready to control ventilation
Monitor pulse and BP

Scheme of Examination
Theory
There shall be one theory paper of three hours duration carrying 100 marks.
Distribution of type of questions and marks for Introduction to Anaesthesia
Technology shall be as given under.

Type of Questions No. of Questions Marks Sub-total
Long Essay (LE) 3 (To attempt 2) 2 x 10 20
Short Essay (SE) 14 (To attempt 12) 12 x 5 60
Short Answer (SA) 12 (To Attempt 10) 10 x 2 20
Total Marks 100


PRACTICAL EXAMINATION - 40 Marks.
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Syllabus for Third year Allied Health science courses
RGUHS

B.Sc Anaesthesia Technology
Paper-I - Anaesthesia Technology Clinical

1. Pre operative preparation
Pre Anaesthetic Assessment
History of present assessment
Past history with emphasis on previous illness and surgery
Personal history Smoking, alcohol
Physical examination General and systemic

2. Informed consent

3. Premedication: Aims
a. Narcotics
b. Antihistaminics
c. Antacids
d. Others - NTG

4. Investigations
Biochemistry Blood, glucose, Urea, Creatinine
Haematology Haemogram, Prothrombin Time, Patrial thromboplastin time, BT,
CT
Urine- Complete urine analysis
ECG
Chest X-ray
ABG

5. Criteria used for accepting the case for surgery

6. Equipment
Checking the machine, laryngoscopes, tubes, airways etc. suction apparatus,
oxygen
Cylinder, anaesthetic drugs and emergency drugs.

7. Monitoring system

8. Induction Anaesthesia
Endotracheal intubation, confirming the tube position and securing the tube
Maintenance of anaesthesia
Fluid / Blood and electrolyte balance
Reversal from anaesthesia drugs used



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9. Preparations
a. Identification
b. Consent
c. NPO
d. Prosthesis
e. Lab results
f. Consultation
g. Blood

10. Testing Machine
a. Gas supply
b. Flow meters
c. O2 bypass
d. Valves
e. Vaporises

11. Emergency Drugs
a. Atropine
b. Epinephrine
c. Isoprenaline
d. Ephedrine
e. Aminophylline
f. Hydrocartisone
g. Soda Bicarb
h. Dopamine
i. Norepinephrine
j. Dobutamine

12. I.V Infusion
a. Site of cannulations
b. Finding a vein
c. Technique of venepuncture
d. Special difficulty

13. Protection of the Patient
a. The eyes
b. The ears
c. The skin
d. The lips, tongue, teeth
e. Veins, arteries
f. Peripheral nerves
14. Intubation
a. Choice of ETT
b. Choice of Laryngoscope
c. Techniques of intubation
d. Complications
e. Difficult intubation
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15. Emergence, Termination and Recovery
1. Reversal
2. Oropharyngeal toilet
3. E T Suction
4. Deflation of the cuff
5. Removal of the tube
6. Transfer of the patient
7. In the recovery room
a. Patient identification
b. Diagnosis & Surgery
c. Type of anesthesia used
d. Fluid balance
e. B P
g. Any complications
h. Instructions about ventilation, vital sings
8. Problems in RR
a. B.P. hypo, hypertension
b. HR- Tachy, bradycardia
c. Pallor, cyanosis, dyspnea
d. Restlessness
e. Neurological- Seizures
f. Sweating

Scheme of Examination
Theory
There shall be one theory paper of three hours duration carrying 100 marks.
Distribution of type of questions and marks for Paper-I - Anaesthesia
Technology - Clinical shall be as given under.

Type of Questions No. of Questions Marks Sub-total
Long Essay (LE) 3 (To attempt 2) 2 x 10 20
Short Essay (SE) 14 (To attempt
12)
12 x 5 60
Short Answer (SA) 12 (To Attempt
10)
10 x 2 20
Total Marks 100


PRACTICAL EXAMINATION

One common practical for all the three papers with equal weight age of marks
i.e. 40 practical marks for each paper.
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B.Sc Anaesthesia Technology

Paper-II - Anaesthesia Technology Applied

History of anaesthesia in detail
Methods of anaesthesia
Inhalational Anaesthesia
Minimum alveolar anaesthetic concentration
Stages of ether anaesthesia
Halothane
Isoflurane
Sevoflurane
Nitrous oxide
Narcotic drugs
Opioids analgesics
Morphine
Pethidine
Fentanyl
Buprenorphine
Tramadol
Difficult intubation
Muscle relaxants
Neuromuscular blockers
Suxamethorium
Pancuronium
Vecuronium
Atracurium
Rocuronium
Reversal agents
Intravenous anaesthetic agents
Thiopentone
Propofol
Ketamine
Intraoperative management
Confirm the identity of the patient
Transferring the patient
Recovery room setup, things needed expected problems
Post operative complications and management
CPR
Monitoring during anaesthesia and surgery
Regional anaesthesia
Spinal Anaesthesia
Epidural Anaesthesia
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Nerve blocks
Benzodiazapines
Phenothazines
Neuromuscular transmission

Nerve stimulators
Reversal of neuromuscular blockage
Drugs acting on sympathetic nervous system
Adrenaline
Noradrenaline
Dopamine
Dobutamine
Milrinone
Isoprenaline
Local anaesthetic agents
Lignocaine
Bupivacaine
Complications and accidents during anaesthesia

Complications:
I. Related to equipment
1. Hypoxemia
2. Hyercapnea
3. Increased airway pressure
4. Decreased airway pressure
5. Deep anesthesia
6. Thermal & electrical injuries
7. Monitoring instruments
8. Presenting anesthesia equipment complications
a. Being prepared with back up ventilation
b. Pre-use checkout
c. Maintenance
d. User education

II. Related to airway
a. Difficult intubations
b. Airway Trauma

III. Cardiovascular System
a. Hypotension
b. Hypertension
c. Tachycardia
d. Bradycardia
e. Arrhythmias
f. Ischemia & infarction
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Scheme of Examination
Theory
There shall be one theory paper of three hours duration carrying 100 marks.
Distribution of type of questions and marks for Paper-II - Anaesthesia
Technology Applied shall be as given under.

Type of Questions No. of Questions Marks Sub-total
Long Essay (LE) 3 (To attempt 2) 2 x 10 20
Short Essay (SE) 14 (To attempt 12) 12 x 5 60
Short Answer (SA) 12 (To Attempt 10) 10 x 2 20
Total Marks 100


PRACTICAL EXAMINATION

One common practical for all the three papers with equal weight age of marks
i.e. 40 practical marks for each paper.
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B.Sc Anaesthesia Technology


Paper III - Anaesthesia Technology Advanced

Anaesthesia & co- existing diseases
Ischaemic heart disease
Hypertension
Congestive cardiac failure
Arrhythmia & heart blocks
Chronic bronchitis & COPD
Bronchial asthma
Peadiatric anaesthesia
Liver disease and anaesthesia
Renal disease and anaesthesia
Obesity and anaesthesia
Diabetes mellitus and anaesthesia
Thyroid disease and anaesthesia
Obstetric Anaesthesia:
1. Epidural analgesia
2. Anaesthesia for LSCS
3. Special situations: pre -eclampsia

Anaesthesia for common surgical disorders
Anaesthesia for special situations
Shock, low cardiac output & cardiac arrest
Pulmonary function tests & their significance
Ventilators types & methods of ventilation
Humidification
Aerosal therapy

Resuscitation of the Newbern
1. Apgar scoring system
2. Use of drugs
3. Temperature control

Anaesthesia for Thoracic Surgery
1. Use of double lumen tubes
2. Anesthesia for bronchoscopy
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Anaesthesia for cardiac surgery
1. Preparations & monitoring
2. Heparin & Protamine
3. Care & use of arterial & venous lines
4. Maintenance of body temperature
5. Anaesthesia for open heart surgery
6. Transport to ICU


Scheme of Examination
Theory
There shall be one theory paper of three hours duration carrying 100 marks.
Distribution of type of questions and marks for Paper-III - Anaesthesia
Technology Advanced shall be as given under.


Type of Questions No. of Questions Marks Sub-total
Long Essay (LE) 3 (To attempt 2) 2 x 10 20
Short Essay (SE) 14 (To attempt 12) 12 x 5 60
Short Answer (SA) 12 (To Attempt 10) 10 x 2 20
Total Marks 100


PRACTICAL EXAMINATION

One common practical for all the three papers with equal weight age of marks
i.e. 40 practical marks for each paper
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