• Recalls the pharmacology and pharmacokinetics, including doses, interactions and significant side effects of drugs used during induction of anaesthesia
• Describes the factors that contribute to drug errors in anaesthesia and strategies used to reduce them

• Describes the basic function of monitors
• Recall consensus minimum monitoring standards and the indications for additional monitoring
• Explains the functions and safety features of the anaesthetic

In respect of the induction of anaesthesia:

• Describes the effect of pre-oxygenation and knows the correct technique for its use
• Explains the techniques of intravenous and inhalational induction and understands the advantages and disadvantages of both techniques
• Describes the pharmacology of common intravenous induction agents
• Describes the physiological effects of intravenous induction
• Describes how to recognise an intra-arterial injection of a harmful substance and its appropriate management
• Describes anaphylactic reactions and explains the appropriate management including follow up and patient information
• Lists the factors influencing the choice between agents for inhalational induction of anaesthesia
• Discusses the additional hazards associated with induction of anaesthesia in unusual places [e.g. Emergency Room] and in special circumstances including but not exclusively: brain injury; full stomach; sepsis; upper airway obstruction
• Identifies the special problems of induction associated with cardiac disease, respiratory disease, musculoskeletal disease, obesity and those at risk of regurgitation/pulmonary aspiration.

Describes the principles of management of the airway including:

• Techniques to keep the airway open and the use of facemasks, oral and nasopharyngeal airways and laryngeal mask airways

In respect of tracheal intubation:

• Lists its indications
• Lists the available types of tracheal tube and identifies their applications
• Explains how to choose the correct size and length of tracheal tube
• Explains the advantages/disadvantages of different types of laryngoscopes and blades including, but not exclusively, the Macintosh and McCoy
• Outlines how to confirm correct placement of a tracheal tube and knows how to identify the complications of intubation including endobronchial and oesophageal intubation
• Discusses the methods available to manage difficult intubation and failed intubation
• Explains how to identify patients who are at increased risk of regurgitation and pulmonary aspiration and knows the measures that minimise the risk
• Categorises the signs of pulmonary aspiration and the methods for its emergency management

Demonstrates safe practice in checking the patient in the anaesthetic room

In respect of the equipment in the operating environment:

• Demonstrates the functions of the anaesthetic machine including
  • Performing proper pre-use checks
  • Changing/checking the breathing system
  • Replenishing the vaporiser
  • Changing the vaporiser

• Obtains intravascular access using appropriately sized cannulae in appropriate anatomical locations
• Demonstrates rigorous aseptic technique when inserting cannulae

Demonstrates appropriate placement of monitoring, including ECG electrodes and NIBP cuff

• Uses monitors appropriately
• Demonstrates proficiency in the interpretation of monitored parameters

In respect of intravenous induction:

• Explains induction to the patient
• Prepares drugs for the induction of anaesthesia
• Administers drugs at induction of anaesthesia
• Manages the cardiovascular and respiratory changes associated with induction of general anaesthesia

In respect of inhalational induction of anaesthesia:

• Satisfactorily communicates with the patient during induction
• Satisfactorily conducts induction

In respect of airway management:

• Positions the patient for airway management
• Maintains the airway with oral/nasopharyngeal airways
• Ventilates the lungs with a bag and mask
• Inserts and confirms placement of a Laryngeal Mask Airway
• Successfully places nasal/oral tracheal tubes using direct laryngoscopy
• Confirms correct tracheal tube placement
• Uses bougies correctly
• Secures and protects LMAs/tracheal tubes during movement, positioning and transfer
• Correctly conducts RSI
• Correctly demonstrates the technique of cricoid pressure