Anaesthesia | General ICU Care Module

Comprehensive Training for ICU Management

The Anaesthesia | General ICU Care module is designed to provide anaesthesia professionals with the foundational and advanced knowledge required to manage critically ill patients in the intensive care unit (ICU). This module covers essential aspects of ICU care, including patient monitoring, diagnostics, interventions, and infection management, preparing learners to handle complex critical care scenarios with confidence.

Interactive and practical, the module integrates real-world examples, evidence-based practices, and case studies to support the development of clinical expertise in the ICU setting.

Developed by Leading Clinical Experts

Created by an esteemed team of critical care specialists, this module adheres to the highest educational and clinical standards. The content is regularly reviewed and updated to ensure alignment with the latest advancements in critical care medicine and anaesthesia.

Course Content

The Anaesthesia | General ICU Care module features a comprehensive collection of courses covering critical topics in intensive care management. Each course is designed to provide actionable knowledge and practical skills, enabling learners to excel in ICU settings.

Courses include:

ICU Fundamentals:

• The ICU Record

• Basic Monitoring

• Handover and the Ward Round

• Thromboprophylaxis

• Stress Ulceration

• Principles of Nutrition in the Critically Ill

• Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation

Pain, Sedation, and Delirium Management:

• Sedatives

• Analgesia

• Neuromuscular Blockers

• Management of Delirium

Infection and Microbiology:

• Introduction to Microbiology in ICU

• Nosocomial Infections

• Principles of Antibiotic Use and Antimicrobial Therapy for Common Infections

• Antibiotic Stewardship in Critical Care

Fluid and Electrolyte Management:

• Fluid Therapy

• Common Electrolyte Disorders – Sodium

• Common Electrolyte Disorders – Potassium, Magnesium, Phosphate

Diagnostics and Monitoring:

• Haematological Investigation Interpretation and Management

• ABG Interpretation: Respiratory and Metabolic

• Pulmonary Function Test Interpretation

• ECG (Parts I, II, III)

• CVP Monitoring

• Venous Blood Gases Analysis

Advanced Interventions:

• Echocardiography in Intensive Care

• Bronchoscopy in Critical Care

• The Abdominal X-Ray

• Plain X-rays of the Adult Chest (Airspace Opacification, Emergency Lines, Interstitial Lung Disease, Pleural Conditions, The Normal Chest Radiograph)

Procedures and Techniques:

• Arterial Line: Indications, Insertion, Complications

• Catheter Insertion

• Central Venous Access: Indications, Sites, Techniques, and Complications

• Nasogastric Insertion

• Seldinger Chest Drain

• Surgical Chest Drain

Acid-Base and Blood Gas Management:

• An Alternative Approach to Acid-Base Abnormalities in Critically Ill Patients

• The Blood Gas Machine and Monitoring Gas Delivery in Anaesthetics

Each course is designed to fit into the busy schedules of healthcare professionals, offering flexible and interactive content that builds both confidence and competence in critical care settings.