Ward Visit After Major Surgery
Hannah Blanshard
0.5 Hours
This session describes patient review on the ward following major surgery, the issues that may require attention as a result of the surgery and the potential complications of anaesthesia and surgery, and provides a systematic approach to the management of issues and complications.
Ventilation - Basic Modes 2
Timothy Gould
0.5 Hours
This session will cover the commonly used modes of pressure preset ventilation. This session will cover the commonly used modes of pressure preset ventilation.
The Grief Response and Bereavement Care
Ian Thomas and Alex Manara
0.5 Hours
This session will enable you to understand the grief cycle, describe physical and psychological manifestations of the grief response and understand the role medical staff have in bereavement care.
Universal Precautions and Cross Infection
Matthew Thomas
0.5 Hours
Standard precautions should be used for all procedures involving body fluid. They are based on the principle that all body fluids are contaminated. This session explains risk assessment and the precautions needed in all situations.
Trauma Resuscitation: The Primary Survey
Jerry Nolan
0.5 Hours
This session covers the primary survey and initial resuscitation of the patient with multiple injuries.
Spine: Cervical, Thoracic and Lumbar Vertebrae and Sacrum
Manu Shankar Hari, Heike Romer and Jackie Potter
0.5 Hours
The session covers the anatomy of the bones of the vertebral column in the cervical, thoracic and lumbar regions.
Traumatic Injuries: Drowning
Eleanor Carter BM BCh FRCA and Ray Sinclair MBChB FRCA FICM
0.5 Hours
Eleanor Carter and Ray Sinclair give an in-depth discussion on drowning
Tubular Transport and the Proximal Tubule
Clifford Dwenger MbChB MRCP FRCA EDIC
0.5 Hours
This session describes the mechanisms behind alteration of tubular fluid composition after filtration has taken place, as well as the detailed functions of the proximal tubule.
Smooth Muscle Physiology
Jeffrey Handel
0.5 Hours
This session covers the structure and function of smooth muscle.
Target Controlled Infusions
Sue Hill
0.5 Hours
This session will develop the three compartment model to include an effect-site and discuss its application to target-controlled infusions used for induction and maintenance of anaesthesia. The concept of context-sensitive half-time will be introduced.
Two- and Three-Compartment Models
Sue Hill
0.5 Hours
This session will develop pharmacokinetic modelling. The two- and three-compartment models will be introduced showing how the parameters described in a simple model are used in these more complicated models.
Statistics: Categorical Variables
Anthony McCluskey
0.5 Hours
This session defines categorical data and considers how they may be presented in tables and graphs. It also covers the choice of an appropriate statistical test when analyzing categorical data.
Sterilization
Sunil Garg
0.5 Hours
This session describes sterilization and its methods. These concepts are critical and fundamental to minimize the risk of cross infection within the healthcare sector.
Tracheostomy 1: Basic Knowledge about Tracheostomies and Laryngectomies
Brendan McGrath
0.5 Hours
This session covers basic knowledge of tracheostomies and laryngectomies including: • The difference between tracheostomy and laryngectomy and why this is critically important • Different types of tracheostomy tubes
The Display of Statistical Data
Jason Walker
0.5 Hours
This session enables the trainee to present data appropriately, and to interpret some of the more advanced graphs found in medical literature.
Statistics: Diagnostic Testing
Ian Kestin
0.5 Hours
This session describes the main properties of diagnostic tests and their limitations.
Trichomonas Vaginalis
Jackie Sherrard and Kirsten Michie
0.5 Hours
This session will cover the natural history, clinical presentation and management of trichomonal infection in adults, excluding infection refractory to treatment.
When Someone Dies
Deirdre Brunton
0.5 Hours
This session aims to develop an understanding of the care that takes place when a patient dies and the care delivered to those present when their loved one has died. It will begin to share how to confidently support those present in their initial grief.
Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine
Rachael Harrison, Molly Stevens and Shehan Hettiaratchy
0.5 Hours
This session will explain the general principles of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine (including stem cell research, bio-compatible implants and scaffold technologies) and explore the potential role of such technologies in plastic surgery.
Wrist Injuries
Angie O’Neill
0.5 Hours
This session describes the anatomy of the wrist and the common mechanisms that precipitate injury. It will detail examination of the wrist and common wrist injuries that may present to paramedics. It aims to give the pre-hospital clinician a greater understanding of wrist injuries and red flags which may indicate a serious injur....
The Role of Amputation in Management of Severe Lower Limb Trauma
Katie Young and Shehan Hettiaratchy
0.5 Hours
This session will explore how to differentiate between what can be done and should be done for patients with severe lower limb trauma. Later, it will explain the role of primary and secondary amputation in the management of severe lower limb trauma.
Total Mastectomy
Aya Musbahi and Tom Collin
0.5 Hours
This session will describe the indications for total mastectomy and the steps taken to perform such a procedure. Later sections will explore the complications that may arise from total mastectomy and offer guidance on how to recognise and treat them.
Surgical Management of Lymphoedema of the Lower Limb
Nader Ibrahim, Leela Sayed and Dominic Furniss
0.5 Hours
This session will identify the indications for surgery in patients with lymphoedema of the lower limb and describe the steps that are required to carry out such surgery.
Step I: NSAIDS Drugs and Mechanisms, Side Effects and Contraindications
E Jack, J Wilson
0.5 Hours
Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) are commonly prescribed to relieve acute and postoperative pain. It is therefore important to understand the mechanism of their action, side effects and complications of administration.
Trauma 2: Anaesthesia For Fractured Jaw
Andris Ievins
0.5 Hours
This session describes the principles behind anaesthesia for a fractured mandible. It will cover the anaesthetic assessment and management of such a case and provide a summary of the problems that may be encountered.