Regional Anaesthesia

AS5.1 Enumerate the indications for and describe the principles of regional anaesthesia (including spinal, epidural and combined)

AS5.2 Describe the correlative anatomy of the brachial plexus, subarachnoid and epidural spaces

AS5.3 Observe and describe the principles and steps/ techniques involved in peripheral nerve blocks

AS5.4 Observe and describe the pharmacology and correct use of commonly used drugs and adjuvant agents in regional anesthesia

AS5.5 Observe and describe the principles and steps/ techniques involved in caudal epidural in adults and children

AS5.6 Observe and describe the principles and steps/ techniques involved in common blocks used in surgery (including brachial plexus blocks)

Post-Anaesthesia Recovery

AS6.1 Describe the principles of monitoring and resuscitation in the recovery room

AS6.2 Observe and enumerate the contents of the crash cart and describe the equipment used in the recovery room

AS6.3 Describe the common complications encountered by patients in the recovery room, their recognition and principles of management