Assisting the Anaesthetist

Section 1 - Preparation for Anaesthesia and Surgery. a) Preparation of the patient and preoperative checks. b) Preparation of the workplace and equipment. Section 2 - Induction of Anaesthesia. a) Induction of general anaesthesia. b) Induction of regional anaesthesia. Section 3 - Maintenance of Anaesthesia and Monitoring. a) Maintenance and monitoring of the airway and the adequacy of ventilation. b) Maintenance and monitoring of the circulation. c) Maintenance and monitoring of the adequacy of anaesthesia. d) Maintenance and monitoring of the adequacy of muscle relaxation. e) Safety in the anaesthetic room and theatre. Section 4 - Emergencies. a) Airway. b) Breathing. c) Circulation. d) Drugs. e) Equipment. f) Fluids. Section 5 - Recovery and postoperative care. a) Equipping and staffing the recovery room. b) Monitoring the recovering patient. c) Diagnosis and management of early postoperative problems. d) Prevention and control of pain. e) Preparation for return to the ward. Section 6 - Anaesthesia for specialty surgery. a) Thoracic, cardiac, and vascular surgery. b) Head and neck surgery. c) Plastic surgery. d) Maxillofacial surgery. e) Dental surgery. f) Ear, nose, and throat surgery. g) Eye surgery. h) Neurosurgery. i) Assistance in maternity hospitals. j) Paediatric surgery