Reversal of Neuromuscular Blockade
Elizabeth Flockton and Christopher J Parker
0.5 Hours
This session reviews both the assessment of residual neuromuscular block and the mechanism of action of the chemical agents that antagonize it.
Properties of an Ideal Intravenous Induction Agent
John Peacock
0.5 Hours
This session will provide an understanding of the properties that make up the ideal intravenous induction agent whilst also listing how the currently available agents meet these ideals. Reference will be made to historical agents where they illustrate important facts not covered by current agents.
Breathing Systems - Circle System
David Pang
0.5 Hours
The circle system is the most common system used during the maintenance of anaesthesia. This session explores the principles of how the circle system works and also describes the components used within it.
Acid and Bases
Ben Messer and Kaye Cantlay
0.5 Hours
This session defines terms commonly used in acid-base chemistry and relates the importance of acid-base balance to the anaesthetist. Conventional models of acid-base chemistry are examined and the functioning of the glass electrode used for measuring pH is reviewed.
Oropharyngeal and Nasopharyngeal Airways
James Wood
0.5 Hours
This session provides an introduction to airway adjuncts, their uses and contraindications. Maintenance of the airway is of paramount importance in anaesthesia, and indeed the whole of medicine. Airway adjunct devices aid the maintenance of an open airway.
Arterial Blood Gases
Cyprian Mendonca
0.5 Hours
Measurement of blood gases is vital to assess gas exchange function of the lungs, to titrate oxygen therapy and to assess metabolic state of the patient. A basic understanding of the working principles of the equipment used in measuring blood gases, their limitations and sources of error is essential for interpretation of blood....
Equipment - Humidification
Gordon Flynn
0.5 Hours
Humidification of inspired gases is a vital process by which the body moistens and warms the gases that we breathe. Breathing gases which are not humidified can lead to damage of the cells lining the respiratory tract, impairing ciliary function and increasing the patient's susceptibility to respiratory tract infection. During t....
CEACCP: Environmental emergencies in theatre and critical care areas: power failure, fire, and explosion CEACCP - Apr 2015
Lachlan F Miles MBBS (Hons) PGCertCU, Carlos D Scheinkestel MBBS FRACP FCICM DipDHM and Glenn O Down
0.5 Hours
Lachlan F Miles, Carlos D Scheinkestel and Glenn O Downey provide us with an overview on Environmental emergencies in theatre and critical care areas: power failure, fire, and explosion
CEACCP: Statistics II: Central tendency and spread of data
Anthony McCluskey BSc MB ChB FRCA and Abdul Ghaaliq Lalkhen MB ChB FRCA
0.5 Hours
Examining the raw data is an essential first step before proceeding to statistical analysis
CEACCP: Statistics I: data and correlations
Anthony McCluskey BSc, MB, ChB, FRCA Abdul Ghaaliq Lalkhen MB, ChB, FRCA
0.5 Hours
Anthony McCluskey and Abdul Ghaaliq Lalkhen provide us with an in-depth discussion on data and correlations
Audit: Basic Principles
Andrew Smith and Matt Baird
0.5 Hours
This session explains what audit is, what it is useful for and describes the steps required to make audit effective.
Epidemiology: Basic Principles
Paul Silcocks
0.5 Hours
An overview of basic principles and concepts of clinical epidemiology.
Chlamydia Screening
Sara Strodtbeck and Paula Baraitser
0.5 Hours
This session covers the aims of the English National Chlamydia Screening Programme (NCSP) and its implementation, including the rationale for the programme and its delivery.
Assessment of the Patient with Severe Facial Trauma
Mike Wiltsher and Andrew Wilson
0.5 Hours
This session will describe how to assess a patient with severe facial trauma, explain how to use the Glasgow Coma score to assess the patient's level of consciousness and describe how to recognise risks to the patient's airway.
Apert Syndrome
Isabelle Citron and Aina Greig
0.75 Hours
This session will explain the embryological and anatomical basis of Apert syndrome and describe the clinical features associated with this condition. Later sections will explore the surgical techniques that can be used in order to correct Apert syndrome.
Anatomy of the Brachial Plexus
David Thomson and Lucy Cogswell
0.5 Hours
This session describes the detailed anatomy of the brachial plexus, exploring its relationships to other structures and outlining why an understanding of the anatomy of this area is important.
Pain Management in Trauma
Martin Parkinson
0.5 Hours
This session will identify the variables that can shape a person’s experience of pain in trauma and explore the risks associated with trauma-related pain. Later, it will explain how a multimodal approach to pain management may be needed to provide the best outcome. Please note this session will cover the a wide variety of....
Cellulitis of the Lower Limb
Liam Linney and Alastair Platt
0.5 Hours
This session will list the predisposing factors for cellulitis of the lower limb and identify the organisms that are commonly involved. Later sections will offer guidance on how to devise a treatment plan for patients with cellulitis of the lower limb.
Abdominal Flaps in Breast Reconstruction
Amar Ghattaura
0.5 Hours
This session will provide an overview of the role of different abdominal flaps in breast reconstruction.
Enzymatic Debridement Agents in Burn Wounds
Metin Nizamoglu and Peter Dziewulski
0.5 Hours
This session will describe the properties of an ideal enzymatic debridement agent and evaluate the evidence surrounding the use of such agents in burn wounds. Later, it will describe the indications and contraindications for the use of enzymatic debridement agents in burns and describe how to use such agents effectively.
Burns During Pregnancy
Jennifer Wilson and Sarah Pape
0.5 Hours
This session will explore the changes that take place in the cardiovascular system during pregnancy and explain how these affect the response to a burn. Later sections will explain how to adapt your burn management practice for patients who are pregnant.
Preoperative Preparation for Early Surgery of Patients with Burns
George Wheble and Paul Stephens
0.5 Hours
This session will name the comorbidities that may affect early burn surgery and describe how these risk factors can be assessed. Later sections will offer guidance on how these risks can be minimised preoperatively.
Alveolar Gas Equation - Anesthesiology
Steven Cruickshank
0.5 Hours
This session builds on the analysis of the relationship between alveolar ventilation and the resulting steady-state arterial partial pressure of carbon dioxide to derive the alveolar gas equation, sometimes called the alveolar air equation.
Amplifiers and Interference - Anesthesiology
Patrick Magee
0.5 Hours
This session examines the properties and functions of operational amplifiers as single components and as components in circuits. It also deals with the concept of analogue to digital conversion of signals.