Refreshing Knowledge for a Smooth Return to Anaesthesia
A four week online tutored CPD course with Will McFadzean
Following completion of the tutored course, you now have unlimited lifetime access to the learning resources. These are provided for future reference only, and no further CPD hours may be claimed for reviewing the materials.
Week 1
Preparation and Premedication
Preparing for what may happen is the key to anaesthesia. We will discuss how to approach an anaesthetic and the difference premedication can have on the patient and the anaesthetic that follows
- Preparedness
- Considerations
- Safe and effective premedication
- Calculations for anaesthesia
- Fasting periods
- Medication that may be given prior to the visit
Learning objectives:
By the end of this week, delegates should be able to:
- List generalised considerations for preparing to anaesthetise routine cases
- Confidently provide premedication prior to anaesthesia in a safe and controlled manner
- Give advice on how long to withhold food before anaesthesia for a variety of different patients
Week 2
Induction
This week will cover the induction process, how to manage different case scenarios and guide you through intubation techniques
- Selection of an appropriate breathing system
- Preoxygenation
- Intubation for different cases
Learning objectives:
By the end of this week, delegates should be able to:
- Select an appropriate breathing system and calculate the fresh gas flow required
- Understand the physiology of preoxygenation, and how to do this effectively
- Feel confident to approach intubation in both routine cases and those with anatomical variations
Week 3
Maintenance
For many, the maintenance phase of anaesthesia can be daunting, this week we will discuss monitoring and fluid therapy during anaesthesia
- Multiparameter monitors
- Hypotension
- Fluid therapy during anaesthesia
- Low flow anaesthesia
- Environmental considerations
Learning objectives:
By the end of this week, delegates should be able to:
- Feel confident using multiparameter monitors and interpret the information given
- Appreciate the physiology of and importance of monitoring blood pressure effectively
- Select an appropriate fluid rate during anaesthesia
- Select an appropriate fresh gas flow rate during maintenance of anaesthesia
- Recognise some of the environmental impacts of anaesthesia
Week 4
Recovery
The recovery phase is an area with high mortality in small animal patients, this week will cover how to make this phase of anaesthesia both calm and safe.
- Practicalities of recovery
- Monitoring post-anaesthetic
- Pain scoring
Learning objectives:
By the end of this week, delegates should be able to:
- Understanding the risks associated with and the necessity for monitoring patients in recovery
- Confidently perform pain scoring assessments on patients following surgery
Refreshing Knowledge for a Smooth Return to Anaesthesia
Course progress
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