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Placental Abruption
Definition of placental abruption 1,
Sher classification of placental ...,
Rfx for abruption 3
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Cancer Survivors & Cancer Pain
Cancer survivor 1,
Annual incidence of cancer diagno...,
How many cancer survivors suffer ...
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Acute pain management in patients with severe obesity
Who classification of obesity 1,
Opioid sparing analgesia in obesi...
2
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Quantitative Sensory Testing
What does quantitative sensory te...,
What information does qst give 2
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Peripartum Extracorporeal Life Support
Indications for vv ecmo 1,
Indications for va ecmo 2,
Cardiovascular changes in pregnan...
9
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Placenta Praevia
Risk factors for placenta praevia 1,
Placenta praevia severity grade 2,
Placenta accreta spectrum 3
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Perioperative Myocardial Injury
Cardiomyocyte contractile apparat...,
Myocardial injury after non cardi...,
Acute myocardial infarction defin...
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Neuraxial anaesthesia in the parturient with pre-existing structural spinal pathology
Spondylolisthesis in pregnancy 1,
Scoliosis in pregnancy 2,
Lumbar spinal surgery in pregnanc...
4
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Hypertensive Emergencies
Hypertensive crisis 1,
Hypertension mediated organ 2,
Investigations in hypertensive em...
18
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Movement Disorder Surgery
Pathophysiology of parkinson s di...,
Selection of patients for deep br...,
Types of stereotactic frames 3
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Perioperative Management of Diabetes Mellitus
Above what level of hba1c should ...,
Perioperative management of metfo...,
Perioperative management of sulfo...
7
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Anaesthesia for Primary Bone Sarcoma
Typical radiological scans for sa...,
Types of sarcoma 2,
Common locations for sarcoma 3
6
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Anaesthesia for Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery
Intraoperative neuromonitoring fo...,
Options for nmbds in thyroid surg...,
Risk factors for difficult airway...
6
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Measuring Quality in Obstetric Anaesthesia
Define quality in healthcare 1,
Clinical indicator 2,
Rcoa quality standard for adequat...
7
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Perioperative 3d transoesophageal echocardiography
Limitations to adequate toe images 1,
Advantages of toe 2
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Anaesthesia for assisted reproductive technologies
Common causes of male infertility 1,
Common causes of female infertili...,
Pathophysiology of ovarian hypers...
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Obstetric emergencies: umbilical cord prolapse
Incidence of umbilical cord prola...,
Risk factors for cord prolapse 2,
Immediate management of umbilical...
3
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Anaesthesia for children with cancer
Commonest causes of childhood can...,
Anaesthetic considerations for pa...,
Common procedures children with c...
3
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In-hospital management of the airway in trauma
Factors that cause difficult airw...,
Methods to assess the airway in t...,
Goals of airway management in tra...
5
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The coronary circulation in healthy and diseased states
Layers of a blood vessel 1,
Course of the rt coronary artery 2,
The course of the lt coronary art...
14
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Perioperative management of patients with spina bifida
What is spina bifida 1,
Incidence of spina bifida 2,
Spina bifida occulta 3
10
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Innervation of the hip joint
What three ligaments stabilise th...,
Nerve supply to the anterior hip ...,
Nerve supply to the posterior hip...
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Perioperative care of patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty
Enhanced recovery after surgery f...,
Pre operative interventions for h...,
Anaesthetic considerations for hi...
3
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Intraoperative neuromonitoring in intracranial surgery
Why use neuromonitoring for intra...,
Motor evoked potentials 2,
What information does an evoked p...
9
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Radiofrequency denervation for arthritis-related knee joint pain
Innervation of the knee joint 1,
Common targets for radiofrequency...,
Indications for radiofrequency ab...
3
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Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction
Signs of heart failure 1,
Symptoms of heart failure 2,
Investigations used to diagnose h...
12
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Veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in severe acute respiratory failure
Components of a vv ecmo machine 1,
How is blood oxygenation determin...,
How is co2 clearance controlled i...
8
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Autism and Anaesthesia
Incidence of autism 1,
Definition of autism 2,
Genetic conditions associated wit...
8
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Neuraxial anaesthesia-induced hypotension during Caesarean section
Spinal anaesthesia mediated hypot...,
Rfx for spinal anaesthesia mediat...,
Non pharmacological management of...
4
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Uterine Inversion
Classification of uterine inversi...,
Rfx for uterine inversion 2,
Cfx of uterine inversion 3
4
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Opioid-induced respiratory depression
Control of breathing 1,
Opioids effects on ventilatory co...,
Rfx for opioid induced resp depre...
4
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Perioperative care of transgender and gender diverse adults
Recommendations for communication...,
Pre operative considerations for ...,
Intra operative considerations fo...
6
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Obstructive Sleep Apnoea CPOC
Define apnoea and hypopnea 1,
Apnoea hypopnea index 2,
Pathophysiology of osa 3
10
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Anaesthesia for mechanical thrombectomy- NICE/ AA
Mechanical thrombectomy inclusion...,
Mechanical thrombectomy exclusion...,
Ga for mechanical thrombectomy ad...
9
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Management of glucocorticoids during the peri-operative period
Adrenal insufficiency 1,
Steroid cover for steroid depende...,
Steroid cover for paediatric ster...
4
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Perioperative Anaphylaxis NAP 6
Incidence of perioperative anaphy...,
Common triggers for perioperative...,
Patients most at risk of death fo...
7
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Parkinson's Disease
Cause of parkinson s disease 1,
Classic triad of symptoms of park...,
Dopamine agonists for parkinson s...
13
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Local Anaesthetic Toxicity (AAGBI)
Last incidence 1,
Last emergency management 2,
Pathophysiology of last 3
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Metabolic Acidosis in Anaesthesia and Critical Care
What defines a strong acid 1,
What defines a weak acid 2,
Homeostatic mechanisms for dealin...
9
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Recent advances in skeletal muscle physiology
Muscle contraction 1,
Energy sources in skeletal muscle 2,
Pathophysiology of malignant hype...
3
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Impacted Foetal Head
Definition of impacted foetal head 1,
Incidence of impacted foetal head 2,
Risk factors of impacted foetal h...
5
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Anaesthesia for pelvic exenteration surgery
Indications for pelvic exenterati...,
Contraindication for pelvic exent...,
What are the five pelvic compartm...
15
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Human factors in anaesthetic practice
Human factors definition 1
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Anaesthesia for paediatric neurosurgery
Infant fontanelle closure 1,
Cerebral perfusion pressure in pa...,
Cerebral blood flow of neonate in...
12
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Neuromuscular Block Management
Define complete deep moderate sha...,
Complications of minimal neuromus...,
Qualitative measures of neuromusc...
8
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The use of intravenous immunoglobulin in intensive care
Mechanism of action of immunoglob...,
Proposed mechanism of action of i...,
Adverse reactions to ivig adminis...
4
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Anaesthesia for adult cardiac surgery requiring repeat sternotomy
Why is repeat cardiac surgery ass...,
Indications for repeat cardiac su...,
Modifications to cardiac anaesthe...
3
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Perioperative management of isolated pancreas and simultaneous pancreas kidney transplantation
Indications for isolated pancreat...,
Pre assessment of patients having...,
Physiological changes associated ...
7
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Empirical decision-making for antimicrobial therapy in critically ill patients
Pharmacokinetic and dynamic diffe...,
Common sources of infection in cr...,
Why are b lactams effective in tr...
6
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Anaesthesia and peripartum cardiomyopathy
Incidence of peripartum cardiomyo...,
Pathophysiology of peripartum car...,
Ecg findings in peripartum cardio...
10
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Corticosteroids in adults with acute respiratory distress syndrome and severe pneumonia
Pathogenesis of ards 1,
Mechanism of corticosteroids in t...,
Acute adverse effects of steroids...
5
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Interpretation of sleep studies and perioperative considerations in children with sleep-disordered breathing
Subtypes of sleep disordered brea...,
Causes of sleep disordered breath...,
Symptoms of sleep disordered brea...
7
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Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in the perioperative period
Effects of prostaglandins and txa2 1,
Commonly used nsaids and their do...,
Nsaid pharmacokinetics 3
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Double-lumen tubes and bronchial blockers
Indications for one lung ventilat...,
Double lumen tubes pros and cons 2,
Bronchial blockers pros and cons 3
5
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Perioperative management of patients with a ventricular assist device undergoing non-cardiac surgery
Ventricular assist device compone...,
Indications for ventricular assis...,
Common complications of ventricul...
6
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Opioid Stewardship
Opioid stewardship before admissi...,
Opioid stewardship during surgery 2,
Opioid stewardship ward care 3
5
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Peripartum management of HIV-positive patients
Haematological effects of hiv 1,
Neurological effects of hiv 2,
Cardiovascular effects of hiv 3
12
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Perioperative iron deficiency anaemia
Causes of iron deficiency anaemia 1,
How does hepcidin influence iron ...,
Expected findings in iron studies...
5
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Management of diabetic ketoacidosis in children
Clinical signs of dka in children 1,
Diagnostic criteria for dka in ch...,
Aims of dka management in children 3
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Hanging and Near Hanging
Types of hanging 1,
Mechanisms of death from hanging 2,
Associated injuries common in nea...
4
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Cardiac Muscle Physiology
Nernst equation 1,
Resting membrane potential of car...,
Where are pacemaker cells found a...
5
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Temporary epicardial pacing after cardiac surgery
Qualities of epicardial pacing wi...,
Reasons epicardial pacing may be ...,
Types of pacing modes and pros co...
14
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Hypoxaemia during one lung ventilation
Absolute indications for one lung...,
Relative indications for one lung...,
Factors affecting v q matching du...
11
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Anaesthesia for intestinal transplantation
Indications for intestinal transp...,
Pre assessment for intestinal tra...,
Types of intestinal transplantati...
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The persistent effects of anaesthesia on the brain
Anaesthesia induced neurotoxicity...,
Incidence of perioperative neuroc...,
Rfx for perioperative neurocognit...
3
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Regional analgesia for acute pain relief after open thoracotomy and video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery
Innervation of the chest wall 1,
The route of the intercostal nerve 2,
Complications of acute pain after...
6
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Possibilities and challenges for artificial intelligence and machine learning in perioperative care
Possible uses of ai in the periop...
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Emergencies during neurosurgery and neuroradiology
What level of icp should prompt e...,
What cpp should be targeted in tr...,
Steps to reduce icp intra operati...
16
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Perioperative management of fluids and electrolytes in children
Clinical signs and symptoms of mi...,
Clinical signs and symptoms of mo...,
Clinical signs and symptoms of se...
7
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The role of ECMO support in airway procedures
Indications for considering ecmo ...
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Anticoagulation for cardiopulmonary bypass
Heparin 1,
Adverse effects of heparin 2,
Heparin dosing for cardiopulmonar...
18
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NAP7: Perioperative Cardiac Arrest
Incidence of serious complication...,
Incidence of cardiac arrest under...,
Incidence of survival of cardiac ...
7
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Association of Anaethetists: Implementing advance care plans in the peri-operative period
Types of treatment escalation for...,
Pre operative considerations for ...
2
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Association of Anaethetists: Syringe labelling and handling injectable medications
Give the colour of the label for ...,
Recommendations for organisations...,
Recommendations for individuals t...
4
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Association of Anaethetists: Peri-operative pain management in adults
Goals of postoperative pain manag...,
Role of the inpatient pain team 2,
Examples of multimodal analgesics 3
9
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Association of Anaethetists: Management of vagus nerve stimulation therapy in the peri-operative period
Indications for vagus nerve stimu...,
Mechanism of action of vagus nerv...,
Perioperative risks of vagus nerv...
6
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Serotonin syndrome in the perioperative period
Triad of serotonin syndrome 1,
Hunter s criteria for serotonin s...,
Common lab abnormalities in serot...
5
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Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome
Clinical features of neuroleptic ...
1
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MBRRACE-UK 2024
Recommendations from mbrrace peri...,
Incidence of maternal death durin...,
Rfx for maternal death 3
5
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DAS: Awake Tracheal Intubation
Das awake tracheal intubation tec...,
Das awake tracheal intubation man...,
Das awake tracheal intubation fai...
3
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DAS: Airway management in patients with suspected or confirmed cervical spine injury
Recommendations for pre oxygenati...,
Recommendations for supraglottic ...,
Recommendations for tracheal intu...
4
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DAS: Difficult intubation in obstetrics
Management after failed tracheal ...
1
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DAS: Extubation Guidelines
Das extubation guidelines basic a...,
Das extubation guidelines low ris...,
Das extubation guidelines at risk...
3
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DAS: Management of haematoma after thyroid surgery
Cfx of neck haematoma after thyro...,
Algorithm for managing neck haema...,
Evacuating neck haematoma after t...
3
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CPOC: Perioperative Treatment of Tobacco Dependence
Cpoc recommendations for tobacco ...,
Pharmacological support for smoki...
2
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CPOC: Perioperative Management of Obstructive Sleep Apnoea in Adults
Cfx of osa 1,
Management of osa 2,
Perioperative considerations for ...
4
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CPOC: Perioperative Care of People with Diabetes Undergoing Surgery
Preoperative considerations for p...,
Intraoperative considerations for...,
Postoperative considerations for ...
6
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CPOC: Frailty Patients Undergoing Elective and Emergency Surgery
Frailty definition 1,
Cpoc recommendations for frailty 2,
Common conditions that co exist w...
10
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CPOC: Anaemia
Types of anaemia 1,
Further tests if the patient is a...,
Blood profile of iron deficiency ...
10
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CPOC: Day Surgery
Day case surgery facilities 1,
Surgical factors when considering...,
Social factors when considering w...
6
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Preventing mechanical complications associated with central venous catheter placement
Mechanical complications associat...,
Rfx for cvc placement complicatio...,
Strategies to reduce the risk of ...
3
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The respiratory system and acid–base disorders
How is co2 carried in the blood 1,
Ventilatory response to changes i...,
Factors affecting the ventilatory...
11
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Systemic Sclerosis
What is systemic sclerosis 1,
Subtypes of systemic sclerosis 2,
Epidemiology of systemic sclerosis 3
8
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Regional Anaesthesia for Foot and Ankle Surgery
Nerve supply to the foot and ankle 1,
Sciatic nerve block 2,
Tibial nerve block 3
7
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Sustainability in anaesthesia and critical care
Resource use and disposal in the ...,
Strategies to reduce the ecologic...
2
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Understanding your bag-valve-mask resuscitator
Bag valve mask resuscitator 1,
Qualities of a bag valve mask res...
2
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Anaesthetic considerations in pregnant patients with cardiac arrhythmia
Physiological changes in pregnanc...,
Normal ecg changes in pregnancy 2,
Maternal and foetal risks in pati...
10
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Anaesthesia for transcatheter mitral valve repair
Causes of mitral regurgitation 1,
Methods of transcatheter mitral v...,
Conditions associated with severe...
6
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Management of cardiogenic shock after acute coronary syndromes
Definition of cardiogenic shock c...,
Pathophysiology of cardiogenic sh...,
Management of cardiogenic shock a...
3
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Infective endocarditis
Common bacteria that cause infect...,
Rfx for infective endocarditis 2,
Cfx of endocarditis 3
8
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The failed peripheral nerve block
Incidence of failed nerve block 1,
Patient related causes for nerve ...,
Anaesthesia related causes for ne...
4
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Anaesthesia for non-obstetric surgery during pregnancy
Common non obstetric surgeries re...,
Risk of miscarriage in patients u...,
Laparoscopic surgery in patients ...
7
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The Cervical Plexus
What fascial compartments exist i...,
The superficial cervical plexus n...,
The superficial cervical plexus b...
12
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Antiarrhythmic drugs and anaesthesia
Cardiac conduction system 1,
Sa and av node action potentials 2,
Myocyte action potential 3
14
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Inhalational induction in paediatric anaesthesia
Ideal characteristics of an inhal...,
Mechanism of action of sevoflurane 2,
Mechanism of action of nitrous ox...
11
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Anorexia nervosa
Anorexia nervosa 1,
Physiological considerations for ...,
Preoperative assessment of anorex...
8
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Ingestion of foreign bodies and caustic substances in children
Red flag features with ingestion ...,
Examination of a child with an in...,
Mechanism of injury following cau...
7
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Rapid Sequence Induction and Intubation
Indications for rsi 1,
Risks of rsi 2,
Preparation of patient for rsi 3
6
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Sodium disorders in neuroanaesthesia and neurocritical care
Normal sodium homeostasis 1,
Causes of hyponatraemia 2,
Causes of hypernatraemia in neuro...
13
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Management of blunt thoracic trauma
High risk mechanism of injury for...,
Useful bedside imaging options fo...,
Emergency management of a tension...
13
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