Preoperative Evaluation and Medication

AS3.1 Describe the principles of preoperative evaluation

AS3.2 Elicit, present and document an appropriate history including medication history in a patient undergoing Surgery as it pertains to a preoperative anaesthetic evaluation

AS3.3 Demonstrate and document an appropriate clinical examination in a patient undergoing General Surgery

AS3.4 Choose and interpret appropriate testing for patients undergoing Surgery

AS3.5 Determine the readiness for General Surgery in a patient based on the preoperative evaluation

AS3.6 Choose and write a prescription for appropriate premedications for patients undergoing surgery

General Anaesthesia

AS4.1 Describe and discuss the pharmacology of drugs used in induction and maintenance of general anaesthesia (including intravenous and inhalation induction agents, opiate and non-opiate analgesics, depolarising and non depolarising muscle relaxants, anticholinesterases)

AS4.2 Describe the anatomy of the airway and its implications for general anaesthesia

AS4.3 Observe and describe the principles and the practical aspects of induction and maintenance of anesthesia

AS4.4 Observe and describe the principles and the steps/ techniques in maintenance of vital organ functions in patients undergoing surgical procedures

AS4.5 Observe and describe the principles and the steps/ techniques in monitoring patients during anaesthesia

AS4.6 Observe and describe the principles and the steps/ techniques involved in day care anesthesia

AS4.7 Observe and describe the principles and the steps/ techniques involved in anaesthesia outside the operating room