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> Learning Portal > Doctor > Anaesthetist > Pre-FRCA > Final Clinical update/review condense / hide descriptions Anaesthesia for emergency abdominal aortic aneurysm surgery - 28/04/2003 This written by Dr. A. F. Nimmo, Edinburgh. It is a must for all trainees preparing for final FRCA because it is very comprehensive and informative. B). Ophthalmic Anaesthesia Curriculum - 07/06/2003 This is a condensed list of learning goals for ophthalmic anaesthesia from the Royal College of Anaesthetists with links to on-line articles and lectures B). The Simpsons Handbook of Obstetric Anaesthesia - 02/06/2003 This handbook, based on a manual from a maternity hospital, has been designed to provide a practical and theoretical knowledge of the basic procedures required to deal with labour ward emergencies. The chapters cover the following topics: physiological changes in pregnancy, analgesia, epidural analgesia in labour, caesarean section under regional analgesia, general anaesthesia in obstetrics, complications of pregnancy, obstetric haemorrhage, maternal and neonatal resuscitation. The book is aimed at all labour ward staff, and also aims to be a revision guide for postgraduate examinations. Published by the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. A brief registration is required to gain access to the contents of this handbook. C). Hypertextbook of Regional Anaesthesia for Obstetrics - 02/06/2003 An international perspective. Editors: Stephen P. Gatt and Andrew Pybus. Sub-editors: Leonie Watterson and Clive Collier C). List of skills required for CCST(Eyes) - 19/10/2003 This is a condensed list of skills with online links, required for CCST training as recommended by the Royal College of Anaesthetists CME Core topic - Anaesthesia for adult bronchoscopy - 19/10/2003 This article describes methods of bronchoscopyand techniques to provide anaesthesia for the procedure in adults. CME Core Topic - Anaesthesia for patients with liver disease - 17/10/2003 A review on anaesthetic management of patients suffering with liver disease by Dr. P. Clarke and Dr. M. C. Bellamy, Leeds. This review was published in the Royal College of Anaesthetists Bulletin 4. CME Core topic - Epidural Analgesia for postoperative pain relief - 19/10/2003 A comprehensive review on epidural analgesia for postoperative pain by Dr. B. Williams and Dr. R. Wheatley from York, published in the Royal College of Anaesthetists Bulletin 2. CME Core topic - Mangement of Raised Intracranial Pressure - 19/10/2003 This article describes the pathophysiology, monitoring and optionsfor therapeutic manipulation of raised intracranial pressure D). Online Lectures on Obstetric Anaesthesia - 02/06/2003 This shows a list, with hyperlinks, of Powerpoint presentations prepared specifically for the Cyber Medical College. This list is growing; visit regularly for new lectures. Effect of perioperative fluid therapy on outcome following major surgery - 28/04/2003 This is an interesting review of evidence published in the college bulletin. It is written by Dr J Kinsella and Dr J Harten, Glasgow. Inhalational Anaesthetics - general pharmacology - 19/10/2003 "Inhalational Anaesthetics; General Pharmacology" is written by Dr. J. R. darling and C. W. Renfrew, Ulster.This article is aimed at candidates preparing for Primary FRCA and published in the Royal College of Anaesthetists Bulletin 13. Local Anaesthetics - 19/10/2003 "Local Anaesthetics" is written by Dr. J. B. Whiteide and Prof. J. A. W. Wildsmith, Dundee.This article is aimed at candidates preparing for Primary FRCA and published in the Royal College of Anaesthetists Bulletin 2. Monitoring Depth of Anaesthesia - 19/10/2003 "Monitoring Depth of Anaesthesia" is written by Dr. C. J. D. Pomfrett, Manchester.This article is aimed at candidates preparing for Final FRCA and published in the Royal College of Anaesthetists Bulletin 4. Self Assessment in Neuroanaesthesia - 28/04/2003 These are questions which should be answered in 30 min under examination conditions. Answers to these questions are provided in a seperate pdf document Self Assessment in Neuroanaesthesia - Answers - 28/04/2003 These are the answers to the Self assessment above. Good luck Therapeutic Hyperoxia - 28/04/2003 Traditionally 30%oxygen has been used during uncomplicated anaesthesia to guard against hypoxia. Recently, investigators have studied the possible benefits from increasing the inspired oxygen concentration above this level under normobaric conditions;a strategy termed therapeutic hyperoxia.We have systematically reviewed the evidence regarding the potential benefit and harm of perioperative normobaric therapeutic hyperoxia. Total intravenous anaesthesia (TIVA)I : - 19/10/2003 In the past decade the popularity of total intravenous anaesthesia (TIVA)has increased as new hypnotic and analgesic agents,with improved pharmacokinetic profiles, particularly suitable for intravenous administration, have become available. Total Intravenous Anaesthesia (TIVA)II : - 19/10/2003 Pharmacokinetics describes the distribution and elimination of drugs by the body,in particular the relationships between drug concentration and time. The relationship between concentration and response is known as pharmacodynamics,and describes what the drug does to the body.For intravenous anaesthetics the plasma is not the site of drug effect. eArticle condense / hide descriptions Primary FRCA Topic: Cardiovascular Homeostasis - 19/10/2003 "Cardiovascular Homeostasis" by Dr. R. Thomas, Southampton. Published in the Royal College of Anaesthetists Bulletin 11. Aimed at candidates preparing for Primary FRCA. Pithy but fairly basic. Good brief descriptions of the pathophysiology of aortic stenosis and regurgitation. eReview condense / hide descriptions Acute neuropathic pain after surgery - 19/10/2003 This is an interesting article published in the college bulletin. It is written by Dr J A Wilson, Dr L A Colvin, and Professor I Power. All from the Department of Anaesthesia, Critical Care and Pain Medicine, University of Edinburgh Guidance / Protocol condense / hide descriptions sign guideline 54. Perioperative blood transfusion for elective surgery - 05/06/2003 Contains a section with specific guidelines for pre- and intra-operative management of cardiac surgery patients SpR Year 1 and 2 - Training in Neuroanaesthesia - 03/02/2003 Recommendations for neuroanaesthesia training for specialist registrars in year 1 and 2. Published by the Royal College of Anaesthetists. Information / Resource / News condense / hide descriptions A). CCST Training - SpR year 3, 4 and 5; Ophthalmic Anaesthesia - 07/06/2003 This is the ophthalmic section from the manual published by the Royal College of Anaesthetists A). Specialist Registar Training in Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia - 19/10/2003 This document is based on the Cardiac / Thoracic section of 'CCST in Anaesthesia III: Competency Based Specialist Registrar Years 1 and 2 Training and Assessment. A manual for trainees and trainers (July 2000)' published by the Royal College of Anaesthetists. A.) Obstetrics Anaesthesia Curriculum - 06/02/2004 This is a condensed list of learning goals for obstetrics anaesthesia from the Royal College of Anaesthetists with links to on-line articles and lectures. Images of bronchoscopic views of airway anatomy - 27/04/2003 There are multiple images of various airway management, anatomy and equipment. It deals with both paediatric and adult airways. Very informative site for all anaesthetists Neuroanatomy of the spinal cord - 28/04/2003 A nice descriptive resource about neuroanatomy published on the Virtual Hospital website by University of IOWA Neurosurgical Anaesthesia - 17/10/2003 "Neurosurgical anaesthesia" is written by Dr. M. B. Walker,Plymouth.This article is aimed at candidates preparing for Final FRCA and published in the Royal College of Anaesthetists Bulletin 3. Preparing for Final FRCA - 28/04/2003 Information and advice for trainees preparing for Final FRCA by Prof Sneyd, Plymouth.

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