Deep Brain Stimulators Deep brain stimulation is an increasingly common treatment for Parkinson’s disease (PD), other movement disorders, certain psychiatric conditions, and chronic pain syndromes.…
Understanding capnography This module explains the basic principles of capnography, discusses EtCO2 waveforms, and how to interpret them in the ventilated patient. Length of Study:…
Total Intravenous Anaesthesia Total intravenous anaesthesia (TIVA) is a technique of general anaesthesia which uses a combination of agents given exclusively by the intravenous route…
Understanding vaporisers This updated module explains how modern anaesthetic vaporisers work and the principles behind them. It includes electronic and direct injection vaporisers. Length of…
Paediatric Trauma Anatomical and physiological differences in children require special consideration and most seriously injured children have multiple injuries. This module is mainly for those…
Inhalation (gas) Induction This module covers inhalation or gas induction. Although it is routine to induce general anaesthesia by the intravenous (IV) route, the inhalational…
Enhanced Recovery From Surgery (ERAS) Enhanced recovery is a modern evidence-based approach that helps people recover more quickly after having major surgery. Many hospitals – although…
Difficult and failed intubation in obstetrics Obstetric general anaesthesia is associated with a number of deleterious effects and it has long been recognised that airway…
Muscle Relaxants: the fundamentals The introduction of neuromuscular blocking drugs revolutionised the practice of anaesthesia. Before the advent of muscle relaxants, anaesthesia was induced and…
Tracheostomy fundamentals Tracheostomies are becoming more common and the consequences of a misplaced tube can be serious so a good understanding of them is essential.…
Arterial Blood Pressure Measurement – The physics and principles. Intra-arterial blood pressure measurement is often considered to be the gold standard of blood pressure measurement.…
Burn patients: the anaesthetic considerations of This group of patients can be challenging with profound hypermetabolism, pain management issues, potential airway problems, etc. These are…
Anaesthesia for the patient with a cardiac transplant For patients who have previously received a cardiac transplant, coming to theatre for non-related surgery is no…
Peri-operative Management of Patients on Strong Opioids It is very common to encounter patients on strong opioid medication. These patients present particularly challenging pain management…
Understanding local anaesthetics This module discusses the pharmacology of local anaesthetic agents and then briefly describes the various additives that can be used with these…
Changes in Pregnancy Relevant to Anaesthesia Pregnancy causes major physiological changes to the mother’s body. An understanding of these changes is the key to safe…
COPD and Anaesthesia Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a commonly encountered respiratory disorder. Patients with COPD pose a challenge to the anaesthetist because intraoperative…
Diabetes & Anaesthetic Management This module covers the affect of diabetes on the surgical patient and why intraoperative blood glucose control and frequent measurement of…
Jehovah’s Witnesses and Blood Issues Jehovah’s Witnesses are well known for their refusal of blood transfusions. But how much do you really know? What can…
Paediatric Anaesthetic Emergencies: Pt I Paediatric anaesthetic emergencies can happen faster and leave less time to react then in adults. They present complex, potentially life-threatening…
Paediatric Anaesthetic Emergencies: Pt 2 Paediatric anaesthetic emergencies can happen faster and leave less time to react the in adults. They present complex, potentially life-threatening…
Understanding your ECG: a review Health professionals use the electrocardiograph (ECG) rhythm strip to systematically analyse the cardiac rhythm. Before the systematic process of ECG…
Parkinson’s Disease & Anaesthesia Parkinson’s disease is a degenerative disorder of the central nervous system the causes of which are poorly inderstood. This module covers…
Management of Major Obstetric Haemorrhage Major obstetric haemorrhage is a common cause of maternal morbidity and mortality and the recognition of major obstetric haemorrhage can…
I.V. Induction Agents I.V. induction agents are some of the most commonly used drugs in anaesthetics. This modules shows how and where they work. It…
Perioperative anaphylaxis Perioperative anaphylaxis is not uncommon and several commonly used anaesthetic drugs can cause anaphylaxis. This modules covers latest guidelines to identifying and treating…
Physiological effects of transfer for critically ill patients Critically ill patients can be exposed to significant physiological changes during transfer that can lead to significant instability…
The effects of anaesthesia on respiratory function. This tutorial will explain how anaesthesia affects the respiratory system and how these effects can be managed. Length…
Spinal Anaesthesia This module covers the relevant anatomy, physiology and pharmacology of safe and satisfactory spinal anaesthesia. Length of Study: 90 min Difficulty: Medium
Paediatric Pain Good quality, effective management of pain in paediatric patients is an essential component of paediatric anaesthesia. However, achieving this can be difficult for…