Cardiothoracic anaesthesia

> Learning Portal > Doctor > Anaesthetist > CPD / Specialties > Cardiothoracic anaesthesia Organisation/Society condense / hide descriptions The Association of Cardiothoracic Anaesthetists - 04/06/2003 The Association of Cardiothoracic Anaesthetists is the UK subspecialty Association. A useful site. Pages include: information about the Association; forthcoming scientific meetings; transoesophageal echo (courses), training in cardithoracic anaesthesia (quite detailed, including lists of recommended knowledge, skills and attitudes); publications, including guidelines, abstracts and news; useful links. Clinical update/review condense / hide descriptions B.) Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease - 04/06/2003 Web site of a collaborative project between the US National Heart Lung and Blood Institute and the World Health Organisation. Contains an excellent evidence-based summary of the definition, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of COPD. 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. Guidance / Protocol condense / hide descriptions SIGN Guideline 32. Coronary Revascularisation in the Management of Stable Angina Pectoris - 04/06/2003 Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network. Authoritative evidence-based discussion / summary of the indications for coronary artery surgery and alternative management strategies. 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 Information / Resource / News condense / hide descriptions 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.

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