Renal & Hepatic Physiology for Anesthesia Technicians

Renal and hepatic physiology helps anesthesia technicians and technologists understand how the kidneys and liver contribute to fluid balance, electrolyte regulation, waste removal, metabolism, and medication handling. These functions are closely connected with patient monitoring and physiological stability during anesthesia.

This lesson covers renal blood flow, glomerular filtration, tubular reabsorption and secretion, fluid and electrolyte regulation, and major liver functions including metabolism, protein synthesis, bile production, and processing of medications and other substances. Clinical examples connect kidney and liver function with anesthesia care, laboratory values, fluid management, and medication considerations.