Lesson 1Principles and components of anaesthesia machines and ventilatorsThis part introduces parts of anaesthesia machines and ventilators, like gas supply, vaporisers, breathing tubes, and ventilator settings. It stresses before-use checks, leak tests, and safe settings for various patients in local clinics.
Gas supply lines and pressure controlsVaporisers, flowmeters, and safety locksBreathing circuits and CO₂ absorbersVentilator modes and main settingsMachine before-use checks and leak testsLesson 2Infusion and syringe pumps: programming basics, occlusion/air-in-line alarms, double-check routinesThis part discusses infusion and syringe pump parts, loading methods, and setting rates and volumes. It covers occlusion and air alarms, basic drug libraries, and double-checks to avoid medicine errors in theatre.
Pump types, channels, and key partsProper syringe loading and line primingSetting rate, volume, and VTBIHandling occlusion and air-in-line alarmsDouble-check routines and drug librariesLesson 3Suction systems, pressure settings, and troubleshooting common blockagesThis part explains suction system parts, canisters, and tubes. It includes setting right negative pressure, attaching surgical tips, and fixing common blockages, leaks, and overflows for good suction in operations.
Central versus portable suction unitsCanisters, liners, and tubing setupSetting and watching suction pressureAttaching tips and avoiding tissue harmClearing blockages and handling overflowLesson 4Medical gas pipeline and scavenging basics relevant to anaesthesia machines and leak risksThis part covers medical gas pipeline parts, colour codes, and units for anaesthesia machines. It explains scavenging systems, leak dangers, and regular checks to stop mix-ups and gas supply issues.
Pipeline sources, manifolds, and alarmsGas colour coding and outlet spottingSafely connecting machines to wall outletsScavenging systems and waste gas controlLeak checks and mix-up risksLesson 5Basic patient monitoring: ECG, NIBP, SpO2, temperature and alarm limitsThis part introduces basic monitoring during operations: ECG, non-invasive blood pressure, pulse oximetry, and temperature. It covers lead placement, probe positioning, alarm limits, and handling common errors and alerts.
ECG lead placement and error reductionNIBP cuff sizing, cycling, and errorsSpO2 probe choice and movement errorsCore and surface temperature monitoringSafely setting and adjusting alarm limitsLesson 6Sterilizable vs single-use accessories: scopes, cables, electrodes, and how compatibility affects safetyThis part compares re-sterilizable and single-use items like scopes, cables, and electrodes. It discusses material limits, reprocessing steps, compatibility with machines, and risks of wrong reuse or mismatch on patient safety.
Types of reusable and single-use itemsMaterial limits: heat, chemicals, and wearScope and cable fit with generatorsLabelling, tracking, and shelf-life controlRisks of improper reuse and damage spottingLesson 7OT table and lights: positioning, load limits, and electrical safetyThis part explains OT table and light design, controls, and extras. It covers patient positioning, load limits, padding, and electrical safety. Learners practice safe changes to improve access while keeping patients safe.
Table sections, controls, and extrasSafe patient positioning and paddingLoad limits and weight spreadOT light focusing and shadow handlingElectrical safety and cable routingLesson 8Defibrillator types, energy settings, pads 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 rhythms.
Manual vs automated defibrillator typesEnergy choice and step-up strategiesAdult and child pad placementCharging, discharge, and safety callsRegular testing and battery careLesson 9Laparoscopic tower components: camera, light source, insufflator, insufflation pressures and gas safetyThis part details laparoscopic tower parts, including camera, light source, and insufflator. It explains cable links, white balance, insufflation pressures, gas flow, and safety steps to prevent burns, gas clots, 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 clot risksLesson 10Electrosurgical units (ESU): monopolar vs 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, before-use checks, and safety to prevent burns and stray energy harm.
Monopolar ESU circuit and current pathsBipolar ESU work and clinical usesPower settings, cut vs coagulation modesReturn electrode types, placement, and checksESU safety checks and common alarm states
