Lesson 1Principles and components of anaesthesia machines and ventilatorsThis lesson introduces parts of anaesthesia machines and ventilators, like gas supply, vaporisers, breathing circuits, and modes. It stresses pre-use checks, leak tests, and safe settings for various patients in our setups.
Gas supply paths and pressure regulatorsVaporizers, flowmeters, and safety interlocksBreathing circuits and CO₂ absorptionVentilator modes and key parametersMachine pre-use checks and leak testingLesson 2Infusion and syringe pumps: programming basics, occlusion/air-in-line alarms, double-check routinesThis lesson explains infusion and syringe pump parts, loading, and programming rates and volumes. It covers occlusion and air alarms, drug libraries, and double-checks to avoid dosing mistakes in theatre.
Pump types, channels, and key componentsCorrect syringe loading and line primingProgramming rate, volume, and VTBIOcclusion and air-in-line alarms handlingDouble-check routines and drug librariesLesson 3Suction systems, pressure settings, and troubleshooting common blockagesThis lesson details suction system parts, canisters, and tubing. You'll learn to set suction pressure, connect tips, and fix blockages, leaks, or overflows to keep suction working well during operations.
Central vs portable suction unitsCanisters, liners, and tubing setupSetting and monitoring suction pressureConnecting tips and preventing tissue traumaClearing blockages and managing overflowLesson 4Medical gas pipeline and scavenging basics relevant to anaesthesia machines and leak risksThis lesson covers medical gas pipelines, colour codes, and units for anaesthesia machines. It explains scavenging, leak dangers, and checks to avoid mix-ups or gas failures in theatre.
Pipeline sources, manifolds, and alarmsGas color coding and outlet identificationConnecting machines to wall outlets safelyScavenging systems and waste gas controlLeak checks and cross-connection risksLesson 5Basic patient monitoring: ECG, NIBP, SpO2, temperature and alarm limitsThis lesson introduces key monitoring during surgery: ECG, blood pressure cuff, pulse oximeter, and temperature. Learn lead placement, probe positioning, alarms, and handling false alerts.
ECG lead placement and artifact reductionNIBP cuff sizing, cycling, and errorsSpO2 probe selection and motion artifactsCore and surface temperature monitoringSetting and adjusting alarm limits safelyLesson 6Sterilizable vs single-use accessories: scopes, cables, electrodes, and how compatibility affects safetyThis lesson compares reusable and disposable items like scopes, cables, electrodes. It covers reprocessing, compatibility with machines, and risks of wrong reuse that harm patients.
Classification of reusable and single-use itemsMaterial limits: heat, chemicals, and wearScope and cable compatibility with generatorsLabeling, tracking, and shelf-life controlRisks of off-label reuse and damage detectionLesson 7OT table and lights: positioning, load limits, and electrical safetyThis lesson explains OT table and light features, controls, and accessories. Learn safe patient positioning, weight limits, padding, and electrical checks to protect patients.
Table sections, controls, and accessoriesSafe patient positioning and paddingLoad limits and weight distributionOT light focusing and shadow managementElectrical safety and cable routingLesson 8Defibrillator types, energy settings, pads placement and safety checksThis lesson covers defibrillator types, energy levels, and uses. It teaches pad placement, gel, charging, and safety to avoid shocks and treat heart rhythms properly.
Manual vs automated defibrillator typesEnergy selection and escalation strategiesAdult and pediatric pad placementCharging, discharge, and safety commandsRoutine testing and battery maintenanceLesson 9Laparoscopic tower components: camera, light source, insufflator, insufflation pressures and gas safetyThis lesson details laparoscopic tower parts like camera, light, insufflator. Learn connections, white balance, pressures, gas flow, and safety to prevent burns or leaks.
Tower layout and cable managementCamera head, coupler, and white balanceLight source settings and fiber safetyInsufflator setup, pressures, and flowsCO₂ gas safety, leaks, and embolism risksLesson 10Electrosurgical units (ESU): monopolar vs bipolar modes, safety circuits, return electrode useThis lesson explains ESU parts, monopolar/bipolar modes, current paths, and return pads. It covers setup, checks, and safety to stop burns and stray energy.
Monopolar ESU circuit and current pathwaysBipolar ESU operation and clinical indicationsPower settings, cut vs coagulation modesReturn electrode types, placement, and checksESU safety checks and common alarm conditions
