Insertion of tubes into the trachea for the purpose of ventilation or protection of the airway is a core skill for anaesthetists. This session looks at the devices which facilitate this. The devices are categorized and described so as to encourage the rea
Tracheal tubes are widely used in anaesthesia to provide gas transfer between a breathing system and a patient’s trachea. This module will help you to understand the design and use of standard tracheal tubes. You will also be introduced to variants
This session provides an overview of the various types of tracheostomy tube and the appropriate clinical uses for each. The session also includes an overview of the equipment available for performing emergency cricothyrotomy.
This session will cover the definition and classification of ventilators used in pre-hospital and emergency care, the operating theatre, and intensive care.
Humidification of inspired gases is a vital process by which the body moistens and warms the gases that we breathe. Breathing gases which are not humidified can lead to damage of the cells lining the respiratory tract, impairing ciliary function and incre
It is essential, for the safe administration of anaesthesia, that certain core standards of monitoring are used whenever a patient is anaesthetized. These standards should be uniform irrespective of duration or location of anaesthesia. This session provid
Continuous ECG monitoring is widely used inside and outside the hospital to monitor the electrical activity of the myocardium. This session provides an overview of ECG monitoring and functionality, and examines the issues that might affect and interfere w
The pulse oximeter is perhaps the most useful monitor used by anaesthetists. This session examines its uses, component parts and the basic physics of how it works, and explores its limitations and causes of error.
