This session will explore the changes in cardiovascular, haematological and respiratory physiology during pregnancy and labour, providing the necessary knowledge for a doctor starting out in obstetric anaesthesia.

This session is split into two sections. The first outlines the physiology of the thyroid gland and homeostatic control of thyroid hormone secretion. The second describes and explains the body’s mechanisms for controlling plasma calcium concentrati

This session looks in detail at the hormones of the adrenal cortex, principally cortisol and aldosterone.

This session reviews the functions of the sympathetic nervous system, the physiology of the adrenal medulla and the hormones adrenaline and noradrenaline.

This session provides an overview of the interaction between the hypothalamus and both parts of the pituitary gland. A description of the relevant hormones and their actions is also included.

This session gives a broad overview of the hormone/endocrine system, including the key systems. It covers types of hormones, modes of action and a brief description of the assessment of hormonal function.

This session covers the hormonal, metabolic and inflammatory responses to surgery.

This session describes the four different types of hypersensitivity reactions (allergies) and the subsequent inflammatory response mechanism.

This session describes the function of the cells of the immune system, and explains the different types of immunity. The roles of the various key components of the immune system are explained and the differences between innate immunity and adaptive immuni

This session describes the current concepts of normal coagulation, up to the formation of a fibrin clot.