This session contains a link to the BJA Education article followed by a series of self assessment multiple choice questions.<br><br>The article will open in a new window or tab depending on your browser.<br><br> CPD credits are awarded by the RCoA for the
This session discusses the indications for general anaesthesia in ophthalmic surgery, the principles and techniques involved, the types of procedures and their specific anaesthetic implications.
The session will describe numerous ways of improving the electrical safety of electromedical equipment. It will describe the electrical hazards associated with the use of diathermy and the occurrence of sparks in the operating room.
This session examines the effects of electricity on different biological tissues, the way electricity is generated and supplied to electrical devices and how electrical hazards may arise for the patient connected to an electromedical device.
This session describes disinfection and its methods. These concepts are critical and fundamental to minimize the risk of cross infection within the healthcare sector.
This session describes sterilization and its methods. These concepts are critical and fundamental to minimize the risk of cross infection within the healthcare sector.
To perform successful peripheral nerve blocks, it is essential to have sound knowledge of anatomy, in addition to a good understanding of neurophysiology and the basics of nerve stimulation. This session explores the history of electrical nerve stimulatio
Epidural anaesthesia is a very popular central neuraxial block technique used worldwide. Various designs of needles, catheters, filters and loss-of-resistance devices have been used. This session explores the history of the equipment used in epidural anae
Spinal anaesthesia is a very popular technique used worldwide. Needles of various designs are used with different lengths and sizes. This session explores the history of development of spinal needles, an overview of basic design of a spinal needle and its
This session describes a range of syringes and infusion pumps, their application in modern anaesthetic practice and the hazards associated with their use.
