CEACCP: Neuromuscular disorders and anaesthesia. Part 2: specific neuromuscular disorders
Sarah Marsh MB ChB FRCA and Alison Pittard MB ChB FRCA MD FFICM
0.50 Hours
Neuromuscular disorders are a heterogeneous group of diseases that share a number of important issues with regard to generic anaesthetic management. However, it is important to remember that each disease state has its own distinct pathophysiology that requires individually tailored perioperative care. This article will discuss b....
ESC Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Acute and Chronic Heart Failure
European Heart Journal
0.50 Hours
The aim of this document is to provide practical, evidence-based guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of heart failure (HF).
CEACCP: Guillain-Barre syndrome
Kirsten JC Richards MRCP and Andrew T Cohen FRCA
0.50 Hours
Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is an acute demyelinating polyneuropathy which typically occurs as an autoimmune response following a gastrointestinal or respiratory infection. Potentially, it is a severely debilitating disorder affecting 1–3 per 100,000 of the population per annum in the Western world. Of sufferers, 10% will die....
Diastolic dysfunction in anaesthesia and critical care
George EP Godfrey BM PGcertCU and Marcus JE Peck MRCP FRCA EDIC FFICM
0.50 Hours
Diastolic dysfunction (DD) is associated with common comorbidities such as systemic hypertension, atrial fibrillation, and diabetes.
Cardiomyopathies
Stephen Harden
0.50 Hours
In this session you will learn about the classification of cardiomyopathy. The typical magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) appearances are presented.
Asessment, Resuscitation and differential diagnosis of unconscious patient
Guy Jordan
0.50 Hours
Overview of the approach to dealing with an unconscious patient.
Prognostication in comatose survivors of cardiac arrest: An advisory statement from the European Resuscitation Council and the European Society of Intensive Care Medicine
Claudio Sandroni, Alain Cariou, Fabio Cavallaro, Tobias Cronberg, Hans Friberg, Cornelia Hoedemaeker
0.50 Hours
Severe neurological impairment caused by hypoxic-ischaemic brain injury is common after resuscitation from cardiac arrest
CEACCP: Amniotic fluid embolism
Jatin D. Dedhia DA DNB FRCA and Mary C. Mushambi FRCA
0.50 Hours
Amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) is a catastrophic obstetric emergency that can present as sudden, profound, and unexpected maternal collapse associated with hypotension, hypoxaemia, and disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC).
Paediatric Septic Shock
John Sinclair
0.50 Hours
This session looks at how to identify and treat paediatric septic shock, including that caused by meningococcal septicaemia.
Child Protection: Level 2 Part C - Record in Secondary Care
Andrea Goddard
0.50 Hours
Dr Andrea Goddard is a consultant paediatrician at St Mary’s Hospital, Paddington and clinical lead for child protection at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. She is also Honorary Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Medicine, Imperial College, London and Designated Doctor for Child Protection for NHS Westminster and Lead P....
CEACCP: Rhabdomyolysis
James Williams MBBCh FRCA FFICM Chris Thorpe MBBS FRCA FFICM
0.50 Hours
Rhabdomyolysis is characterized by skeletal muscle disintegration and the release of myoglobin and other intercellular proteins and electrolytes into the circulation.
Acid Base Balance and Buffers
Alexander Goodwin
0.50 Hours
An account of acid-base physiology and its relevance to anaesthesia.
Complications of Open Fractures of the Lower Limb
Dimitris Reissis and Victoria Rose
0.50 Hours
This session will identify the complications resulting from open fractures of the lower limb and those associated with the flaps used to cover such fractures. Later, it will describe how to recognise and treat these complications in the clinical setting.
Principles of Lower Limb Amputation
George Wheble and Michael Lamyman
0.50 Hours
This session will identify the factors that contribute to loss of gait and postural stability following amputation. Later, it will explain why it is important to preserve functioning joints and consider the impact of nerve supply and blood supply on level of amputation.
Assessment of Outcomes in Patients with Burns
Fawaz Al-Hassani and Baljit Dheansa
0.50 Hours
This session will define what is meant by a major burn and identify the factors that can increase the severity of a burn injury. Later, it will investigate the impact of these factors on patient prognosis.
Cardiovascular Support in Major Burns
James Bedford and Emily Shardlow
0.50 Hours
This session will describe the pathophysiology of the cardiovascular response in patients with major burn injuries. Later sections will explore the pharmacology of vasoactive drugs and explain the effect of these drugs on skin microcirculation.
Abdominal Compartment Syndrome in Burns
Christopher Lewis and Hugh Gallagher
0.50 Hours
This session will explore the pathophysiology of abdominal compartment syndrome in burns and describe the role of fluid resuscitation in its aetiology. Later sections will offer guidance on how to investigate possible abdominal compartment syndrome and describe the role of the abdominal surgeon with regard to decompression.
Principles of Secondary Reconstruction in Burns
Camilla Stewart and Kenneth Stewart
0.50 Hours
This session will describe how to assess a patient requesting secondary burns reconstruction and offer guidance on how to establish suitable priorities. Later sections will explore the issues surrounding the timing of secondary reconstruction in burns and describe the main surgical techniques for the correction of burn scars.
Post-operative Pathophysiology CVS Fluid Balance and Renal Failure
Bubby Thava and Ridzuan Farouk
This session describes post-operative pathophysiology with reference to cyclic vomiting syndrome (CVS), fluid balance and renal failure.
Post-operative Electrolyte Management
Bubby Thava and Ridzuan Farouk
0.50 Hours
This session outlines homeostatic mechanisms for sodium, potassium and calcium. It then describes common presentations when these ions are depleted or in excess. Advice on the initial medical management for these conditions is then provided.
Principles of Invasive and Non-Invasive Monitoring
Erin Innes
0.50 Hours
This session outlines anaesthetic monitoring requirements for regional and general anaesthesia (including sedation). Use, interpretation and limitations of non-invasive and invasive monitoring techniques are described.
Common Conditions (Paramedic: mental health presentations)
David Partlow
This session gives an overview of common mental health presentations and treatment/referral options for the common mental health conditions/presentations.
Assessing Treatment Effectiveness
Steve Haigh
0.50 Hours
This session describes how to compare the effectiveness of different analgesics and explains why combinations of analgesics are usually the most effective.
Pain Management in the Elderly
Paul Elliott
0.50 Hours
This session will explore the incidence and impact of chronic pain on elderly people and explain why pain in the elderly is consistently under-reported. Later, it will describe the methods used to assess pain in elderly people and explain why pain management in the elderly requires careful consideration.
Childhood Rashes
Naaz Ahmad
This session will explore how to classify childhood rashes and identify the conditions that most commonly result in the development of childhood rashes. Later, it will consider how to assess a child presenting with a rash and identify the circumstances under which emergency treatment is required.