Lesson 1Principles and parts of anaesthesia machines and ventilatorsThis part introduces the parts of anaesthesia machines and ventilators, like gas supply, vaporisers, breathing circuits, and ventilator settings. It stresses checks before use, leak tests, and safe settings for different patients.
Gas supply lines and pressure controlsVaporisers, flowmeters, and safety locksBreathing circuits and CO2 absorbersVentilator settings and main parametersMachine checks before use and leak testsLesson 2Infusion and syringe pumps: basic programming, blockages/air alarms, double-check stepsThis part discusses infusion and syringe pump parts, loading methods, and programming rates and volumes. It explains blockage and air alarms, basic drug libraries, and double-check steps to avoid dosing mistakes.
Pump types, channels, and main partsProper syringe loading and line primingProgramming rate, volume, and total infusionHandling blockage and air-in-line alarmsDouble-check steps and drug librariesLesson 3Suction systems, pressure settings, and fixing common blocksThis part explains suction system parts, canisters, and tubing. It covers setting right negative pressure, connecting surgical tips, and fixing common blocks, leaks, and overflows to keep suction working well.
Central versus portable suction unitsCanisters, liners, and tubing setupSetting and watching suction pressureConnecting tips and avoiding tissue damageClearing blocks and handling overflowLesson 4Medical gas pipelines and waste gas basics for anaesthesia machines and leak dangersThis part covers medical gas pipeline parts, colour codes, and outlets for anaesthesia machines. It explains waste gas systems, leak risks, and routine checks to avoid wrong connections and gas supply problems.
Pipeline sources, manifolds, and alarmsGas colour codes and outlet labelsSafely connecting machines to wall outletsWaste gas systems and controlLeak checks and wrong connection risksLesson 5Basic patient monitoring: ECG, NIBP, SpO2, temperature and alarm limitsThis part introduces basic monitoring during surgery: ECG, non-invasive blood pressure, pulse oximetry, and temperature. It explains lead placement, probe positioning, alarm limits, and responding to common errors and alerts.
ECG lead placement and reducing errorsNIBP cuff sizes, cycles, and errorsSpO2 probe choice and movement errorsCore and surface temperature monitoringSafely setting and adjusting alarm limitsLesson 6Reusable versus single-use accessories: scopes, cables, electrodes, and how matching affects safetyThis part compares reusable and single-use accessories like scopes, cables, and electrodes. It covers material limits, cleaning steps, matching with generators, and how wrong reuse or mismatch can harm patient safety.
Types of reusable and single-use itemsMaterial limits: heat, chemicals, and wearScope and cable matching with generatorsLabelling, tracking, and shelf-life controlRisks of wrong reuse and damage spottingLesson 7OT table and lights: positioning, weight limits, and electrical safetyThis part explains OT table and light design, controls, and accessories. It covers patient positioning, weight limits, padding, and electrical safety. Learners will practise safe changes to improve access while protecting the patient.
Table sections, controls, and accessoriesSafe patient positioning and paddingWeight limits and weight spreadOT light focusing and shadow controlElectrical safety and cable routingLesson 8Defibrillator types, energy settings, pad placement and safety checksThis part introduces defibrillator types, energy modes, and uses. It explains pad placement, gel use, charging and discharge steps, and safety checks to avoid shocks to staff and ensure good treatment for heart rhythm problems.
Manual versus automatic defibrillator typesEnergy choice and step-up strategiesAdult and child pad placementCharging, discharge, and safety callsRoutine testing and battery careLesson 9Laparoscopic tower parts: camera, light source, insufflator, insufflation pressures and gas safetyThis part details laparoscopic tower parts, including camera, light source, and insufflator. It explains cable connections, white balance, insufflation pressures, gas flow, and safety steps to prevent burns, gas embolism, and leaks.
Tower layout and cable handlingCamera head, coupler, and white balanceLight source settings and fibre safetyInsufflator setup, pressures, and flowsCO2 gas safety, leaks, and embolism risksLesson 10Electrosurgical units (ESU): monopolar versus bipolar modes, safety circuits, return electrode useThis part explains electrosurgical unit parts, monopolar and bipolar modes, current flow, and return electrode use. It highlights setup, pre-use checks, and safety measures to prevent burns and stray energy injuries.
Monopolar ESU circuit and current pathsBipolar ESU operation and clinical usesPower settings, cut versus coagulation modesReturn electrode types, placement, and checksESU safety checks and common alarm conditions
