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Vascular anaesthesia
5
Applied anatomy
8
Depth of anaesthesia & awareness
3
Applied cardiovascular & respiratory physiology
37
Acute pain & multimodal analgesia
1
Anaesthetic adjuncts
20
Airway management
13
Obstetric anaesthesia
12
Cardiac anaesthesia
10
Thoracic anaesthesia
8
Head & neck / ECT
1
General surgery anaesthesia
5
Neuroanaesthesia
9
Perioperative medicine
16
Ophthalmic anaesthesia
5
Anaesthesia for the elderly and the co-morbid patient
1
Anaesthetic ventilators
1
Critical incidents
4
Orthopaedic anaesthesia
2
Neuromuscular blockade & reversal
7
Measurement & monitoring physics
15
Breathing systems & circuits
1
Plastics and burns anaesthesia
5
Cardiac anaesthesia & cardiopulmonary bypass
1
Neuraxial anaesthesia
4
Chronic & cancer pain
1
Regional anaesthesia
7
Volatile & inhalational agents
8
Paediatric anaesthesia
13
Physiology
1
TIVA & target-controlled infusion
3
Electricity, diathermy & theatre safety
1
Ethics, consent & medicolegal
1
Intravenous induction agents
5
Extubation & recovery
2
Subspecialty anaesthesia
1
Invasive monitoring
1
Head & neck / ENT anaesthesia
4
Local anaesthetic pharmacology
5
Head & neck / trauma airway
1
Medical gases & gas supply
1
Opioids & analgesics
1
Patient safety, human factors & CRM
1
Perioperative cardiac arrest
1
Perioperative fluid & goal-directed therapy
1
Regional / perioperative medicine
1
Postoperative nausea & vomiting
1
Preoperative assessment & risk
1
Neuro / orthopaedic anaesthesia
1
The anaesthetic machine
1
Airway management & difficult airway
1
Applied physiology
1
Applied physiology — thermoregulation and heat balance
1
Thoracic anaesthesia & one-lung ventilation
1
Trauma and massive haemorrhage
1
Ultrasound-guided peripheral nerve blocks
1
Vaporisers
1
Vasopressors & inotropes
1
Vecuronium
1
Patient safety
1
01
Vascular anaesthesia
5 entries
AAA open repair versus EVAR: anaesthetic decision matrix
Aortic cross-clamp physiology: clamp-on and clamp-off
Carotid endarterectomy: GA versus awake and cerebral monitoring
Perioperative cardiac risk: Revised Cardiac Risk Index (RCRI)
Thoracoabdominal aortic surgery and spinal cord protection
02
Applied anatomy
8 entries
Abdominal wall and fascial planes
Airway and larynx anatomy
Brachial plexus anatomy
Cranial nerves and autonomic ganglia
Lumbosacral plexus anatomy
Neck anatomy and central venous access
Thorax, mediastinum and heart anatomy
Vertebral column and neuraxial spaces
03
Depth of anaesthesia & awareness
3 entries
Accidental awareness under general anaesthesia: NAP5 and prevention
Depth of anaesthesia & awareness
Depth of anaesthesia: processed EEG, BIS and entropy
04
Applied cardiovascular & respiratory physiology
37 entries
Acid-base: buffers & compensation
Acid-base: the Stewart approach
ADME and routes of drug administration
Applied cardiovascular & respiratory physiology
Applied physiology of the elderly
Autonomic nervous system
Carbon dioxide transport
Cardiac cycle & pressure-volume loops
Cardiac electrophysiology & conduction
Cardiac output & its determinants
Cell membrane & action potential
Context-sensitive half-time
Control of arterial pressure
Control of ventilation
Coronary & cerebral circulation
CSF & intracranial pressure physiology
Drug toxicity and adverse drug reactions
Endocrine physiology: glucose, thyroid & adrenal
Haematology & coagulation cascade physiology
Hepatic physiology & drug metabolism
Immunology basics
Lung volumes & capacities
Maternal physiology
Microcirculation & control of blood flow
Neonatal physiology
Neuromuscular junction physiology
Oxygen cascade & hypoxic pulmonary vasoconstriction
Oxygen transport & the dissociation curve
Pharmacodynamics: receptors and the dose-response relationship
Pharmacogenetics and variability in drug response
Pharmacokinetics: compartment models
Plasma protein binding and drug interactions
Renal: GFR & tubular function
Renal: RAAS & water/electrolyte handling
Respiratory mechanics: compliance, resistance and the work of breathing
Splanchnic & GI physiology
Ventilation, perfusion & dead space
05
Acute pain & multimodal analgesia
1 entry
Acute pain & multimodal analgesia
06
Anaesthetic adjuncts
20 entries
Adrenaline
Alfentanil
Alpha-2 agonists — dexmedetomidine and clonidine
Anaesthetic adjuncts
Antiemetics for PONV — 5-HT3 antagonists, dexamethasone, droperidol, NK1 antagonists
Benzodiazepines in anaesthesia
Dobutamine and dopamine
Ephedrine
Fentanyl
Metaraminol — the mixed-acting vasopressor (alpha-1 plus indirect noradrenaline release)
Methadone
Morphine
Noradrenaline
Opioid receptors, biased agonism, tolerance and opioid-induced hyperalgesia
Phenylephrine — the pure alpha-1 vasopressor
Remifentanil
Subanaesthetic ketamine as an analgesic adjunct
Sufentanil
Tramadol and codeine
Vasopressin
07
Airway management
13 entries
Airway assessment: the LEMON tool, Mallampati classification & prediction of difficult direct laryngoscopy
Airway emergencies: recognition and the structured response
Apnoeic oxygenation and THRIVE
CICO and emergency front-of-neck access: the scalpel-bougie cricothyroidotomy
Direct laryngoscopy & orotracheal intubation — blade types, Cormack-Lehane grade, BURP, ETT selection and confirmation
Extubation of the difficult airway
Rapid sequence induction (RSI) and modified RSI — preoxygenation, the cricoid pressure debate, and the modern approach
Supraglottic airway devices (LMA and SGAD): generations, applications and the difficult-airway rescue
The anticipated difficult airway and the awake fibreoptic intubation
The obstetric airway: failed intubation and the difficult airway in pregnancy
The paediatric airway: anatomy, physiology and management
The unanticipated difficult airway: the DAS 2015 algorithm and the Vortex approach
Video laryngoscopy — channelled vs non-channelled devices, GlideScope, McGrath, C-MAC, and the evidence versus direct laryngoscopy
08
Obstetric anaesthesia
12 entries
Amniotic fluid embolism collapse: diagnosis, biphasic course and resuscitation
Anaesthesia for placenta accreta spectrum
Caesarean anaesthesia: spinal, CSE, general anaesthesia and spinal hypotension
Cardiac disease in pregnancy: risk stratification and anaesthetic delivery planning
Failed intubation in obstetrics: OAA/DAS algorithm and wake-versus-proceed
Labour analgesia: epidural, CSE, and non-neuraxial alternatives
Maternal physiology of pregnancy for the anaesthetist
Neonatal resuscitation for the anaesthetist: NLS/NRP sequence and adrenaline dosing
Non-obstetric surgery in pregnancy: timing, conduct and fetal considerations
Obstetric anaesthesia
Postpartum haemorrhage: uterotonic ladder, tranexamic acid, and massive obstetric haemorrhage
Pre-eclampsia anaesthetic plan: magnesium sulphate, blood pressure and neuraxial decisions
09
Cardiac anaesthesia
10 entries
Anaesthesia for adult congenital heart disease
Anaesthesia for aortic dissection and major aortic surgery
Anaesthesia for TAVI and structural heart interventions
Anaesthesia for valve surgery
CABG anaesthesia: on-pump and off-pump
Cardiopulmonary bypass circuit: components, physiology, and anaesthetic priorities
Heparin, protamine, and coagulopathy on CPB
Myocardial protection and cardioplegia
TOE for anaesthetists
Weaning from bypass and low cardiac output
10
Thoracic anaesthesia
8 entries
Anaesthesia for anterior mediastinal mass
Anaesthesia for bronchoscopy and shared airway surgery
Anaesthesia for lung transplantation
Anaesthesia for oesophagectomy
Lung isolation: double-lumen tubes and bronchial blockers
One-lung ventilation physiology and the hypoxaemia management algorithm
Pulmonary hypertension and COPD in thoracic anaesthesia
VATS lobectomy anaesthesia and postoperative analgesia
11
Head & neck / ECT
1 entry
Anaesthesia for electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)
12
General surgery anaesthesia
5 entries
Anaesthesia for emergency laparotomy
Anaesthesia for endoscopy and ERCP
Elective general surgery and ERAS: anaesthetic contribution
Laparoscopic general surgery: pneumoperitoneum physiology and anaesthesia
TURP/TURM and major gynaecological anaesthesia: TURP syndrome and shared themes
13
Neuroanaesthesia
9 entries
Anaesthesia for intracranial aneurysm and AVM
Awake craniotomy: asleep-awake-asleep technique, mapping, and airway strategy
ICP, cerebral autoregulation and CPP
Neuroanaesthesia
Neuromonitoring: EEG, SSEP, MEP and anaesthetic constraints
Posterior fossa surgery: cranial nerves, brainstem reflexes, and positioning
Transsphenoidal pituitary surgery: hormones, airway, and DI
Traumatic brain injury management and BTF targets
Venous air embolism in the sitting position: detection, prevention, and management
14
Perioperative medicine
16 entries
Anaesthesia for obesity and bariatric surgery
Anaesthesia for renal failure and dialysis
Anaesthesia for the solid organ transplant recipient
Anaesthesia in remote sites and the MRI environment
Anticoagulation and neuraxial / regional anaesthesia
Blood products and massive transfusion
Day-case and ambulatory anaesthesia
Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS)
Hepatic failure and liver transplant anaesthesia
Intraoperative cell salvage
Jehovah's Witness and bloodless perioperative care
Opioid-tolerant and chronic pain patient — perioperative care
Perioperative management of diabetes mellitus
Perioperative management of pacemakers and ICDs
Preoperative anaemia and iron therapy
Sepsis under anaesthesia
15
Ophthalmic anaesthesia
5 entries
Anaesthesia for strabismus, cataract, and glaucoma surgery
Oculocardiac reflex and intraocular pressure under anaesthesia
Open-globe and penetrating eye injury anaesthesia
Ophthalmic drugs with systemic effects for the anaesthetist
Ophthalmic regional blocks: retrobulbar, peribulbar, sub-Tenon
16
Anaesthesia for the elderly and the co-morbid patient
1 entry
Anaesthesia for the elderly and the co-morbid patient
17
Anaesthetic ventilators
1 entry
Anaesthetic ventilators
18
Critical incidents
4 entries
Anaphylaxis under anaesthesia
Aspiration and regurgitation
Local anaesthetic systemic toxicity (LAST)
Malignant hyperthermia
19
Orthopaedic anaesthesia
2 entries
Arthroplasty anaesthesia, ERAS, and blood conservation
Tourniquet physiology, bone cement implantation syndrome, and fat embolism
20
Neuromuscular blockade & reversal
7 entries
Atracurium, cisatracurium and mivacurium
Neostigmine reversal of neuromuscular blockade
Neuromuscular blockade & reversal
Neuromuscular monitoring and the train-of-four
Rocuronium
Sugammadex reversal and residual neuromuscular blockade
Suxamethonium
21
Measurement & monitoring physics
15 entries
Bias and confounding in clinical research
Capnography and anaesthetic gas analysis
Diagnostic test performance: sensitivity, specificity, predictive values, likelihood ratios and ROC
Diathermy, pacemakers and electromagnetic interference
Electricity fundamentals and electrical safety
Fluid flow: laminar, turbulent and the Reynolds number
Humidity and heat
Hypothesis testing, p-values, confidence intervals and error
Measurement & monitoring physics
MRI, laser and radiation safety
Oxygen measurement
Pressure and temperature measurement
SI units, dimensions and measurement in anaesthesia
Study design and the hierarchy of evidence
The gas laws
22
Breathing systems & circuits
1 entry
Breathing systems & circuits
23
Plastics and burns anaesthesia
5 entries
Burn excision and grafting: blood loss, temperature, massive transfusion
Burn resuscitation: Parkland formula, endpoints, and fluid creep
Free flap reconstruction: perfusion-focused anaesthesia
Inhalational injury, carbon monoxide, and cyanide in burns
Suxamethonium in burns: hyperkalaemia window and safe alternatives
24
Cardiac anaesthesia & cardiopulmonary bypass
1 entry
Cardiac anaesthesia and cardiopulmonary bypass
25
Neuraxial anaesthesia
4 entries
Caudal epidural anaesthesia
Epidural anaesthesia and analgesia
Neuraxial anaesthesia
Spinal (intrathecal) anaesthesia
26
Chronic & cancer pain
1 entry
Chronic & cancer pain
27
Regional anaesthesia
7 entries
Combined spinal-epidural (CSE) anaesthesia
Fascial plane blocks: TAP, ESP, and QL
Interscalene brachial plexus block
Lower limb regional anaesthesia: plexus and peripheral blocks
Neuraxial complications: PDPH, haematoma and high spinal
Ultrasound-guided peripheral nerve blocks
Upper limb regional anaesthesia: brachial plexus approaches
28
Volatile & inhalational agents
8 entries
Desflurane
Halothane
Isoflurane
MAC and solubility: principles of volatile anaesthetic action
Nitrous oxide
Sevoflurane
Volatile & inhalational agents
Xenon
29
Paediatric anaesthesia
13 entries
Difficult and syndromic paediatric airway: anticipation, syndromes, and algorithms
Neonatal anaesthesia and the ex-preterm infant
Paediatric airway anatomy, equipment sizing, and ETT selection
Paediatric anaesthesia
Paediatric anaesthesia neurotoxicity debate: GAS, MASK, PANDA and counselling
Paediatric emergence delirium and postoperative nausea and vomiting
Paediatric fluids, fasting, and glucose: Holliday-Segar and safe maintenance
Paediatric induction techniques: inhalational versus intravenous, premedication, and the sick child
Paediatric multimodal analgesia and pain assessment
Paediatric regional anaesthesia: caudal block dosing and safety
Paediatric respiratory and cardiovascular physiology for the anaesthetist
Stridor, acute upper airway obstruction, and laryngospasm in children
The sick child: sepsis, resuscitation, and congenital heart disease for anaesthesia
30
Physiology
1 entry
Distribution, clearance and half-life
31
TIVA & target-controlled infusion
3 entries
Effect-site targeting in clinical TIVA practice
TIVA & target-controlled infusion (TCI)
TIVA and target-controlled infusion: the compartment model
32
Electricity, diathermy & theatre safety
1 entry
Electricity, diathermy & theatre safety
33
Ethics, consent & medicolegal
1 entry
Ethics, consent & medicolegal
34
Intravenous induction agents
5 entries
Etomidate
Intravenous induction agents
Ketamine
Propofol
Thiopental
35
Extubation & recovery
2 entries
Extubation & recovery
Recovery and the post-anaesthesia care unit
36
Subspecialty anaesthesia
1 entry
Head and neck anaesthesia — ENT, dental, shared airway and eFONA
37
Invasive monitoring
1 entry
Invasive monitoring
38
Head & neck / ENT anaesthesia
4 entries
Jet ventilation techniques: Sanders, HFJV, and barotrauma
Shared airway laser surgery and airway fire: triad, prevention, algorithm
Thyroid and parathyroid anaesthesia: goitre, RLN, storm, haematoma
Tracheostomy and laryngectomy: tubes, shared airway, and displacement
39
Local anaesthetic pharmacology
5 entries
Local anaesthetic additives and adjuvants
Local anaesthetic agents compared
Local anaesthetic chemistry: amide and ester
Local anaesthetic pharmacokinetics, dosing and maximum doses
Local anaesthetic pharmacology
40
Head & neck / trauma airway
1 entry
Maxillofacial trauma airway management
41
Medical gases & gas supply
1 entry
Medical gases and gas supply
42
Opioids & analgesics
1 entry
Opioids & analgesics
43
Patient safety, human factors & CRM
1 entry
Patient safety, human factors & CRM
44
Perioperative cardiac arrest
1 entry
Perioperative cardiac arrest
45
Perioperative fluid & goal-directed therapy
1 entry
Perioperative fluid & goal-directed therapy
46
Regional / perioperative medicine
1 entry
Perioperative VTE prophylaxis and neuraxial anaesthesia timing
47
Postoperative nausea & vomiting
1 entry
Postoperative nausea & vomiting (PONV)
48
Preoperative assessment & risk
1 entry
Preoperative assessment and risk stratification
49
Neuro / orthopaedic anaesthesia
1 entry
Prone spine surgery and perioperative visual loss
50
The anaesthetic machine
1 entry
The anaesthetic machine
51
Airway management & difficult airway
1 entry
The difficult airway & rapid sequence induction
52
Applied physiology
1 entry
The stress response to surgery
53
Applied physiology — thermoregulation and heat balance
1 entry
Thermoregulation
54
Thoracic anaesthesia & one-lung ventilation
1 entry
Thoracic anaesthesia and one-lung ventilation
55
Trauma and massive haemorrhage
1 entry
Trauma and massive haemorrhage
56
Ultrasound-guided peripheral nerve blocks
1 entry
Ultrasound physics and sonoanatomy for regional anaesthesia
57
Vaporisers
1 entry
Vaporisers
58
Vasopressors & inotropes
1 entry
Vasopressors & inotropes
59
Vecuronium
1 entry
Vecuronium
60
Patient safety
1 entry
Venous thromboembolism prophylaxis