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Introduction
Introduction
Welcome to the advanced training page. Some resources available here to assist in your examination preparations. Please note that I am not an examiner and the views here are mainly based on my opinion from my own experience. Use these resources at your own discretion. I welcome any comments/feedback.
Alex's Anaesthetic Manual
Alex's Anaesthetic Manual
For the use of advanced trainees and fellows, my study notes are compiled into Microsoft OneNote app. Using this app, you will be able to access notes on the go, including on your mobile, tablet and laptops. It is compatible with both iOS, MacOS and Microsoft Windows.
The contents are a combination of notes compiled from CEACCP, BMJ Education, Anaesthesia tutorial of the week and various protocols and guidelines. The contents are actively curated and will be added and updated over time. It can be used as preparations notes for the ANZCA final exam. It is still work in progress, and there may be errors. Please do not disseminate without direct permission.
While I take as much effort as possible to reference the contents, there are still missing references. If you are an author and feels that the contents should be removed, please let me know.
Instructions:
Install Microsoft OneNote on your laptop, iOS, Android, Mac device.
Contact me via form on the right to request access.
The OneNote app invite is quite buggy, please let me know via invite link if you can't access it.
It is recommended to have the OneNote app installed on your device prior to accepting the invite.
Due to high demand this resource is now only available for ANZCA trainees.
The Anaesthetic VivaThe Anaesthetics Viva
The Anaesthetics Viva
Passed the written? Then it is time for your to prepare for your anaesthetic viva.
This document contains some general tips, as well as anaesthetic viva spiels that may be helpful in your preparations.
Again please note that I am not an examiner, and the contents of this resource is my opinion only.
Crisis Management
Crisis Management
The AAGBI Quick Reference Handbook is a useful tool to help manage anaesthetic crises in theatre. It is freely available from the AAGBI website.
"The Quick Reference Handbook (QRH) is a collection of guidelines for unexpected or uncommon anaesthesia-related emergencies. It aims to ensure the response to a crisis is as organised and all-encompassing as possible, at a time when the cognitive load can impair performance.
The QRH helps clinicians focus on delivering care, using the skills and knowledge they already have. All clinicians should become familiar with the QRH and be practised in its use, so it's automatically reached for in a crisis." AAGBI 2019
ANZCA Endorsed Guidelines
ANZCA Endorsed Guidelines
The ANZCA maintains a list of endorsed guidelines. These are important in the day-to-day practice of anaesthesia as well as in the preparation for the final examination.
ANZCA Professional Documents
ANZCA Professional Documents
ANZCA Professional documents are incredibly important, promoting safe and quality care for patients undergoing anaesthesia. It provides guidance to the college's trainees and fellows on the standards on anaesthetic practice and define college policies. It is also used for other purposes, such as accreditation of healthcare facilities.
They are constantly revised and updated, and it is worth keeping updated as they are published - both for the exams and for keeping up our professional standards.
While there's a large number of professional documents, I recommend studying at least these:
PS03, PS04, PS07, PS08, PS09, PS12, PS15, PS18, PS28, PS31, PS37, PS40, PS41, PS49, PS52, PS53, PS54, PS55
It is worthwhile making notes of the key points.
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