Peripheral intravenous cannulae, with or without giving sets, are among the most widely used medical devices in the world. This session explores the history of intravenous cannulation, an overview of basic design of an intravenous cannula and giving sets
This session describes the different options for pacing a patient in any situation. The different options for defibrillation/cardioversion are also described.
Anaesthetists measure the patient’s tidal volume during anaesthesia, in ICU and during transport. In addition, over- and under-pressure alarms are used during controlled ventilation. This session will provide an overview of Wright’s respirom
Monitoring helps with the safe delivery of anaesthesia. This session explores how infra-red (IR) and mass spectrometry assist the anaesthetist in the accurate administration of volatile anaesthetic agents.
This session begins with the importance of oxygen measurement in anaesthetic practice. It describes the scientific principles and practical points of analysers in clinical use. The session concludes with reference to current monitoring standards, reinforc
This session will describe BIS, entropy and evoked potentials (all commercially available as depth of anaesthesia monitors). The basic science of the electro-encephalogram (EEG) and EEG processing will be covered together with the changes that occur durin
This session will cover the basic principles underlying oesophageal Doppler cardiac output monitoring, the practicalities of use of the monitor and clinical applications.
Measurement of blood gases is vital to assess gas exchange function of the lungs, to titrate oxygen therapy and to assess metabolic state of the patient. A basic understanding of the working principles of the equipment used in measuring blood gases, their
