e-LA Module 1 - Introduction to Clinical Anaesthesia

Introduction to Clinical Anaesthesia

Module 1 overview

The Operating Theatre Environment > principles of safe practice and the role of the anaesthetist

The Anaesthetist and the Theatre Team

Preparation and Usage of Equipment and Drugs

General Theatre Conduct

Medicines Safety in Anaesthetic practice

Basic Science for Novice Trainees

Anatomy essentials

Anatomy of the Airway

Anatomy of the Lungs and Respiratory System

Anatomy of the Heart and Major Vessels

Physiology essentials

Cardiovascular Physiology

Respiratory Physiology

Oxygen Transport and Consumption

Physiology of the Neuromuscular Junction

Autonomic Nervous System Physiology

Pharmacology essentials

Intravenous Induction Agents

Inhalational Anaesthetic Agents

Perioperative Analgesia

Neuromuscular Blocking Agents

Local Anaesthetic Agents

Drugs Used in an Emergency

Physics essentials

Gases and vapours

Electrical safety

Anaesthetic Equipment for Novice Trainees

The Anaesthetic machine

Medical Gas Supplies

Gas and Vapour Controls

Breathing System Components

Common Breathing Systems

Principles of IPPV

Ventilator Settings and Alarms

Filters, Humidifiers and Scavenging Systems

Monitoring

Basic Monitoring: ECG, spO2 and Blood Pressure

Gas Monitoring: O2, CO2, and Anaesthetic Agents

Nerve Stimulators and Temperature Monitoring

Preoperative equipment check

Checking the Anaesthetic Machine

Checking Other Anaesthetic Equipment

Common Equipment Problems

Preoperative Assessment and Management

Preoperative Assessment

General Preoperative Measures

The Purpose of Preoperative Visiting

History and Examination

Prediction of a Difficult Airway

ASA Grading and Preoperative Investigations

Risk and Consent

Higher risk patients

Higher Risk Groups: Cardiovascular and Respiratory Disease

Higher Risk Groups: Other Miscellaneous Conditions

Higher Risk Groups: Extremes of Age and Emergency Surgery

Induction of Anaesthesia and Intraoperative Management

General principles of anaesthesia

Aims of Anaesthesia

Local/Regional Anaesthesia

Management of the airway and failed intubation drills

Airway maintenance: Facemask

Airway maintenance: cLMA

Airway maintenance: Tracheal Tube 1

Airway maintenance: Tracheal Tube 2

Airway Obstruction

Management of Failed Intubation

Induction of anaesthesia

Choice of Airway

Pre-Oxygenation

Intravenous induction Sequence

Stages of Unconsciousness

General anaesthesia: basic techniques for novice trainees

General Anaesthesia: Spontaneous Ventilation with an LMA

General Anaesthesia: Ventilation with an ETT

Rapid Sequence Induction

Maintenance of anaesthesia

Maintenance of Anaesthesia and Avoiding Awareness

Practical Examples of Drugs used during maintenance

Intravenous Fluid Therapy

Ventilation During Maintenance: Spontaneous or Mechanical

Monitoring, Vigilance for Untoward Events and Patient Positioning

Haemorrhage and Hypovolaemia

Postoperative Management

Emergence from anaesthesia

Management of Slow and Failed Recovery

Reversal and Extubation

Transferring the Patient to Recovery

Post-operative recovery

Overview of Recovery

Airway maintenance and oxygen therapy

Analgesia and antiemetics

Ward Visit after Major Surgery

Critical Incidents and Management of Cardio/Respiratory Arrest

Critical Incidents

Respiratory Problems

Cardiovascular Problems

Advanced life support

Principles of Advanced Life Support

Management of Perioperative Arrest

Self Assessment

End of module self assessment

Module 1 - Assessment 1: Physiology

Module 1 - Assessment 2: Pharmacology

Module 1 - Assessment 3: Equipment

Module 1 - Assessment 4: Anaesthetics