This class was created by Brainscape user Charles Pryce. Visit their profile to learn more about the creator.
By:
Charles Pryce
- decks
- flashcards
- learners
Decks in this class (73)
Airway anatomy
Name three functions of the nose,
What type of epithelium line the ...,
What is the function of the respi...
47
cards
Respiratory system anatomy
At what level does the trachea or...,
At what level is the tracheal bif...,
How long is the trachea in adults...
40
cards
Cardiovascular anatomy
Name the layers of the pericardium,
Describe the attachments of the f...,
What is the function of the peric...
35
cards
Autonomic nervous system anatomy
What types of neurons make up the...,
What three cell types do the effe...,
Why autonomic
8
cards
Cardiovascular physiology
What is the difference between ad...,
Explain the dichrotic notch in th...,
Why is mean arterial pressure 87 ...
50
cards
Respiratory Physiology
Why is the functional residual ca...,
How many times does the trachea b...,
Up until which airway generation ...
14
cards
Oxygen transport and consumption
What is huffners constant,
What is the formula for arterial ...,
How much o2 does the body use at ...
24
cards
Neuromuscular physiology
How are cholinergic receptors sub...,
What are nicotinic receptors,
What are muscarinic receptors
37
cards
Autonomic nervous system physiology
How can the ans be classified,
What is the difference between th...,
Where are the cell bodies for the...
52
cards
Premedication
Give two examples of benzodiazepi...,
Which benzodiazepines should be a...,
List the short acting benzodiazep...
29
cards
Intravenous induction agents
What can be added to propofol to ...,
What is meant by one arm brain ci...,
What physicochemical property all...
47
cards
Inhalational anaesthetic agents
What is the difference between a ...,
What does the dial indicator of 1...,
Define mac
39
cards
Perioperative analgaesia
What is the difference between an...,
How does fentanyls potency compar...,
What is the presentation of fentanyl
31
cards
Neuromuscular blocking agents
When is neuromuscular blockade in...,
What are the risks of incomplete ...,
What can be used to reduced the r...
59
cards
Local anaesthetic agents
What is general anaesthesia,
What is local anaesthesia,
Name and describe 4 routes of adm...
57
cards
Drugs used in an emergency
What is the definition of hypoten...,
Hypotension rash and bronchospasm,
How is the definition of hypotens...
69
cards
Intravenous fluids
What are the daily requirements f...,
Classify intravenous fluid,
What is the difference between cr...
56
cards
Essential physics for anaesthesia
Define a gasdefine a vapor,
At what pressure does the 20 c is...,
Describe the names and history of...
45
cards
Medical Gas Supplies
1 atmosphere equates to approxima...,
What is the si unit of pressure a...,
What is liquid oxygen stored in
29
cards
Gas and vapour controls
Describe the function of the safe...,
How is hypoxic mixture prevention...,
There are three separate rotamete...
15
cards
Common breathing systems
What is normal peak inspiratory f...,
Is it practical to supply a 30 40...,
How is prevention of co2 rebreath...
19
cards
Principles of IPPV
What is inspiratory versus expira...,
What is normal vti for an adult,
What is ventilatory rate
29
cards
Filters, humidifiers and scavenging systems
Which microbe has been implicated...,
What size of particles can breath...,
Where should a filter be positioned
42
cards
Basic monitoring
Which leads from the 12 lead ecg ...,
Which lead is preferably used and...,
Name 4 sources of artefact which ...
75
cards
Nerve Stimulators and temperature monitoring
What are the indications for neur...,
What other reasons for use of a n...,
Describe the function of a periph...
56
cards
Routine Anaesthetic Checks
List the main topics for the anae...,
What are the 5 x power supply che...,
Medical gas supply
22
cards
Common Equipment Problems
What is a common problem with the...,
Common problems with ett,
Name three common o2 cylinder siz...
12
cards
General pre-operative measures
What of the stomach contents ente...,
What is the t1 2 of water and cle...,
How long does it take for the sto...
36
cards
Airway management
Sizing a nasopharyngeal airway,
Complications of np airway,
How is inward displacement of the...
54
cards
Management of failed intubation
What are the three different scen...,
How can it be established that th...,
Design purpose of intubating lma
8
cards
Preoperative assessment
Which 5 conditions confer a 15 x ...,
To what extent does t1dm and t2 d...,
To what extent does sbp consisten...
57
cards
ASA Grading and Preoperative Investigations
Define the american society of an...,
Give examples of asa 1 patients,
Give examples of asa 2 patients
19
cards
Risk, consent and preop assessment in CVS and RSP disease
How can very common common uncomm...,
Describe the common side effects ...,
Describe the uncommon side effect...
75
cards
Preoperative assessment: Obesity, DM, Renal , Coagulation
Why is airway management difficul...,
How is induction modified in the ...,
Why does oxygen desaturation occu...
72
cards
Preoperative management: Extremes of age and Emergency Surgery
How is airway management differen...,
Outline the differences in the ch...,
Outline the differences in the ch...
17
cards
Aims of Anaesthesia
What is the triad for anaesthesia,
What is meant by analgaesia in th...,
Compare the effects of volatile a...
25
cards
Local and regional anaesthesia
Distinguish local anaesthesia fro...,
Define regional anaesthesia,
Define neuraxial anaesthesia
40
cards
Choice of airway
Describe the algorithm for decidi...,
With regard to indications for in...,
What are the surgical factors the...
15
cards
Preoxygenation
How many ml of o2 is carried per ...,
What of the blood in circulation ...,
What is the total content of o2 i...
25
cards
Intravenous induction sequence
What are the main advantages of i...,
A smooth rapid and stable loss of...,
What is co induction
32
cards
General Anaesthesia: Spontaneous Ventilation with an LMA
List the preoperative checks,
What are the minimum monitoring s...,
After iv access and pre oxygenati...
19
cards
General Anaesthesia: IPPV with ETT
Rank the muscle relaxants from sh...,
What can be done just prior to gi...,
What can be while awaiting the ef...
22
cards
Maintenance in Anaesthesia and avoiding awareness
What are the fundamental features...,
What are the physical properties ...,
What are the administration prope...
37
cards
Practical Examples of Drugs used during Maintenance
When monitoring the information o...,
What is one of the most sensitive...,
List the four types of drugs that...
7
cards
Intravenous Fluid Therapy
What is the difference between ma...,
What is the total body water tbw ...,
What is the major difference in c...
13
cards
Emergence from anaesthesia
Define slow failed recovery,
Describe two high priority revers...,
What device can help differentiat...
66
cards
Analgaesia and antiemetics
What is the initial dose of morph...,
What is the initial dose of morph...,
When is the peak effect of a dose...
30
cards
Ward Visit After Major Surgery
Which patients should be visited ...,
Name the surgical regions with pa...,
Describe assessment and managemen...
34
cards
Respiratory & Cardiovascular problems
The rate at which hypoxaemia deve...,
Describe an approach to intra ope...,
Describe 4 important changes to c...
43
cards
ACLS
What are the acls updates 2015 ve...,
Is mechanical chest compression l...,
Is peri arrest ultrasound indicated
37
cards
Assessment of exercise tolerance
Define exercise tolerance,
By what does oxygen consumption i...,
What is the purpose of preoperati...
13
cards
Implications of cardiac drugs
What are ace i used for,
What are the side effects of acei,
List the clinical indications for...
58
cards
Basic Cardiac Investigations
What are the absolute contraindic...,
What are the standard criteria fo...,
Describe risk stratification acco...
15
cards
Ischaemic heart disease
Classify the risk factors for ihd,
How do long acting nitrates treat...,
List 3 non pharmacological treatm...
44
cards
Valve lesions and anaesthetics
What percentage of people over 65...,
What is the prevalence and releva...,
Classify severity of aortic steno...
43
cards
Atrial Fibrillation, Pacemakers and Implantable cardioverters
What is af,
What is lone atrial fibrillation,
List the common precipitants of p...
46
cards
Conduction defects and heart block
Why are the atria and ventricles ...,
What is the reason for the existe...,
Classify the causes of conduction...
24
cards
Clinical Effects of Anaesthetic Techniques on the Respiratory System
Which region of the lung is more ...,
Which region of the lung is more ...,
Which region of the lung is more ...
20
cards
Upper and lower respiratory tract infections
What are the potential complicati...,
What is the problem with postponi...,
How should parents be counseled w...
13
cards
Basic Respiratory Investigations and Lung Function Tests
Describe an appropriate subjectiv...,
Name two methods for objective as...,
When should a haematologist be co...
22
cards
Asthma and COPD
Summarize the pathophysiological ...,
List common acute asthma precipit...,
Define airflow obstruction in the...
46
cards
Obstructive Sleep Apnoea
What percentage of the population...,
Define sleep,
Why do we sleep
34
cards
Acute Renal Failure and the Effects of Anaesthesia on Renal Function
Suggest a definition for acute re...,
What prompted the establishment o...,
What does rifle stand for
44
cards
Chronic Renal Failure
List the complications of chronic...,
What are the important consequenc...,
What is the importance of anticoa...
49
cards
Drug Misuse and Anaesthetic Implications
Rank the most commonly used recre...,
Categorize recreational drugs int...,
Define drug misuse
60
cards
Drug therapy - Implications for the anaesthetist
What is the severity and mortalit...,
What are the main features of dig...,
What is the antidote for digoxin ...
32
cards
Steroids
Whatdescribe the carbon skeleton ...,
What three major classes of stero...,
Name a few areas in physiology wh...
19
cards
Allergy including latex
What is the incidence of anaphyla...,
What of anaphylactic reations are...,
Rank the agents including latex u...
31
cards
Suxamethonium apnoea
In what of the population does su...,
Describe the structure of suxamet...,
Name the enzyme that metabolizes ...
26
cards
Malignant hyperthermia
Define malignant hyperthermia,
What is the mortality of malignan...,
What is the inheritance of malign...
21
cards
ECG
Describe the standard calibration...,
How can a deep breath change the ecg,
What usually implies incorrect le...
31
cards
CXR & AXR
Quantify the radiation dose of a cxr,
Why does the heart appear larger ...,
What is adequate penetration
32
cards
Emergency Surgery
0
cards
More about
Diploma in Anaesthesia
- Class purpose General learning
Learn faster with Brainscape on your web, iPhone, or Android device. Study Charles Pryce's Diploma in Anaesthesia flashcards now!
How studying works.
Brainscape's adaptive web mobile flashcards system will drill you on your weaknesses, using a pattern guaranteed to help you learn more in less time.
Add your own flashcards.
Either request "Edit" access from the author, or make a copy of the class to edit as your own. And you can always create a totally new class of your own too!
What's Brainscape anyway?
Brainscape is a digital flashcards platform where you can find, create, share, and study any subject on the planet.
We use an adaptive study algorithm that is proven to help you learn faster and remember longer....
Looking for something else?
WSET® Level 4 Wine
- 86 decks
- 4,856 flashcards
- 10,194 learners
Packs:
WSET® Level 4 D1 Wine Production, WSET ® Level 4 D2 Business of Wine, WSET® Level 4 D3 Wines of the World, And more!
Anaesthetic FRCA Primary - Teaching Days
- 64 decks
- 1647 flashcards
- 15 learners
Decks:
Respiratory Physiology Structure And Fun, Respiratory Physiology Ventilation, Respiratory Physiology Blood Gas Transpo, And more!
Anaesthesia
- 16 decks
- 610 flashcards
- 2 learners
Decks:
Basic Life Support, Management Of Unconsciousness, Airway Management, And more!
WSET Diploma Study
- 42 decks
- 3842 flashcards
- 857 learners
Decks:
Chablis, Burgundy, Bordeaux, And more!
