The popular course for anaesthetics and recovery care nurses and operating department practitioners. The three-day programme is an excellent opportunity for theatre professionals to explore current principles in practice. The course is intense but provision will be made to ensure candidates are given every opportunity to develop knowledge and skills.
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CONTENT
Review of cardio-respiratory anatomy and physiology
Principles of anaesthesia
Basics of patient management
Preparing for anaesthesia
Patient monitoring
Anaesthesia and systemic disease
Pain management
Anaesthetic drugs:
Induction agents
Muscle relaxants
Opoids
Exploring modes of action, breakdown, excretion
Recovery care - the importance of observation!
Airway and breathing management:
Assessment and monitoring
Caring for the ventilated patient
Circulation:
Invasive and non-invasive monitoring
Arterial blood pressure
Central venous pressure
Monitoring the ECG:
Recognising life threatening arrhythmias
Shock - physiological response to stress
Level of consciousness:
Assessing
Monitoring
Recording
Post-operative complications:
Nausea & vomiting
Wound drainage
Urinary output
Hypovolaemia and principles of intravenous therapy - colloids and crystalloid
Pain management including pharmacology and delivery methods
Review of emergencies:
Respiratory
Cardiac arrest
Allergic reaction
Shock
Legal responsibilities and an overview of current legislation
AIMS AND OUTCOMES
To understand and explore:
The principles of anaesthesia and the action of certain anaesthetic drugs
Principles of recovery care, ABC, shock and LOC
Potential post-operative complications
This course is suitable for:
Healthcare staff interested in pursuing a career in anaesthetics or recovery, and wanting an insight into these roles/areas before deciding.
Healthcare staff who may have worked in A or R in the past, and wanting to refresh their knowledge with a view of going back to the roles.
Healthcare staff who have a secured place on a credited anaesthetic or recovery course, and wanting a headstart/insight into the roles prior to starting.
Healthcare staff who work with staff in A&R and want a better understanding of their roles, for enhanced collaboration and patient care.
