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II       CLINICAL ANESTHESIA

 

2.1         Neuroanesthesia

Preoperative Evaluation

Appropriate Investigations

Preoperative Optimization

Monitoring

     EEG

     Evoked Potentials

     ICP

Transcranial Doppler

 

Anesthetic Consideration re:

     Increased ICP

     Supratentorial masses

     Post Fossa Surgery

     Cerebral Aneurysms

     Occlusive Cerebrovascular Disease

     AVM

     Spinal Cord Surgery

     Interventional neuroradiology

     Epilepsy Surgery

     Pediatric Neurosurgery

Neuroendocrine Disease

     Induced Hypotension

 

Postoperative management

     Severe head injury

     Spinal cord injury

     Subarachnoid hemorrhage

     Seizures

 

Complications

     Electrolyte Disorders – SIADH

          Cerebral salt – wasting Syndrome

     Air embolism

     Intracranial hypertension

 

Methods of Brain Protection

 

Declaration of Brain Death

 
 

2.2    Thoracic Anesthesia

 

        Preoperative Assessment

               Appropriate Investigations

               Risk Stratification

               Specific Considerations in Pulmonary Malignancies

               Perioperative Optimization

 

        Considerations in Specific Respiratory Diseases

               Asthma

               COPD

               Cystic Fibrosis

               Pulmonary Fibrosis

               Pulmonary Hypertension

 

        Anesthetic Considerations re:

               Pathophysiology Lateral Position and Open Thorax

               One Lung Anesthesia

               Bronchoscopy

               Mediastinoscopy

               Lobectomy

               Pneumonectomy

               Tracheal Resection

               Thoracoscopic Surgery

               Airway Laser Surgery

               Esophageal Surgery

 

        Management of Specific Problems

               Mediastinal Mass

               Bronchopleural Fistula

               Pulmonary Hemorrhage

               Bullae

               Pneumothorax

 

        Postoperative Management

               Techniques of Post-Thoracotomy Analgesia

 

2.3    Cardiac Anesthesia

 

      Preoperative evaluation

               Appropriate Investigations

               Risk Stratification

 

        Monitoring

               Use of Hemodynamic Monitoring

               TEE

 

        Anesthetic Considerations in Patients with

               CAD

               CHF – Right and left ventricular dysfunction

               Hypertension

               Cardiomyopathies

               Tamponade

               Valvular Disease

               Dysrhythmias

               Pacer, Defibrillator

               Prior Cardiac Transplant

               Congenital Heart Disease

               Minimally invasive CABG

 

        Management of CPB, Ventricular Assist Devices

 

        Postoperative Management

               Pain Management

               Postoperative Complications – Esteems, MI, Arrhythmia’s, LVF, RVF

               Neurological Complications

        Cardiogenic Shock – Pathophysiology and management

 

        ACLS Protocol

 

2.4    Obstetrical Anesthesia

 

        Preop Assessment

               Physiologic Changes of Pregnancy

               Medical Diseases in the Parturient

               Physiology of the Uteroplacental Unit – Placental Drug Transfer

               Principles of Fetal Assessment and Monitoring

               Informed Consent in the obstetrical patient

 

        Methods of Pain Management for Labor and Delivery

               Regional anesthesia

               Pharmacologic Agents

               Other modalities

       

        Effects of Anesthesia/Analgesia on uterine blood flow/uterine activity

 

        Management of

               Preterm Labour

               Prolapsed cord

               Pre-eclampsia, Eclampsia, HELLP

               Multiple Gestations

               Abnormal Presentations, Shoulder dystocia

               Pre and Postpartum Hemorrhage, Uterine Dehiscence, Uterine Inversion,

                    Amniotic Fluid Embolism

               Operative vaginal delivery

               Cesarean Section

               Non-obstetrical Surgery in the Pregnant Patient

               CPR in the Pregnant Patient

               Neonatal Resuscitation

 

        Complications

               Complications of Regional Anesthesia

               Neurological Complications

 

2.5    Regional Anesthesia

 

        Pharmacology of Local Anesthetic Drugs

        Knowledge of Anatomy, Indications & Contraindications, and Complications of

               Spinal anesthesia

               Epidural anesthesia

               Combined spinal/epidural anesthesia

               Caudal anesthesia

               Upper extremity blocks

                       Axillary block

                       Interscalene blocks

                       Supraclavicular block

                       Intravenous regional technique

               Lower extremity blocks

                      Femoral-sciatic block

                      Ankle block

                      Popliteal block

               Miscellaneous blocks

                       Ocular Blocks

                       Anesthesia of airway for FOB

                       Intercostal block

                       Intrapleural block

                       Paravertebral block

 

2.6    Trauma

 

      Trauma Protocol and role of Anesthesia

 

        Assessment and management Principles in Acute Trauma

               Blunt Trauma

               Penetrating Trauma

               Airway Trauma/Airway Management

               Head and Spinal Cord Injury

               Thoracic Trauma

               CVS Trauma

               Abdominal Trauma

               Major Orthopedic Trauma

               Hypotension in the trauma patient

 

        Management of the Acutely Traumatized Patient in the OR

 

        Management of Trauma Patient for Repeated Surgical Procedures.

 


 

2.7    Critical Care

        (Refer also to the Adult ICU, Pediatric ICU and Neonatal ICU rotational objectives)

 

        Knowledge of Indications, Techniques Used and Complications of

               Invasive and Noninvasive Monitoring in Critical Care Setting

               CT insertion

               Blakemore / Linton tube

 

        Pathophysiology and management of

               Pain and Sedation in ICU

               Respiratory Failure, Methods of Mechanical Ventilation, Modes of Weaning

               Shock

               Sepsis

               MODS/SIRS

               Coma, Status Epilepticus

               Endocrine Dysfunction in Critically Ill Patient

               Nutritional Support in Critically Ill Patient and NPO Criteria

               Burn Patient

               Hypothermia

               Acute Intoxications

               Transport of Critically Ill Patient

               Declaration of Brain Death

 

        Organization and delivery of Critical Care Services

               Design, Staffing, Services

 

2.8    Ambulatory Anesthesia

 

        Preoperative Assessment, Preparation and Premedication in Ambulatory Setting

        Appropriate Patient Selection

        Design of Facility

        Anesthetic Techniques

        Discharge Criteria and Patient Instruction

        Criteria for Hospital Admission

        Postoperative Complications

 

2.9    Transplantation anesthesia

       

        Preoperative Assessment, Preparation and management of Recipient for

               Kidney

               Heart Transplantation

               Lung

 

        Management of Transplant Patient for Non-transplant surgery

               Transplantation Immunology

 

        Management of Live and Cadaver Organ Donor


 

2.10    Pain

 

        Anatomy and Physiology of Pain Pathways

 

        Principles and Techniques of Acute Pain Management

               Systemic Opioids, non-opioid analgesics

               PCA

               Regional techniques, nerve blocks

 

        Principles and Techniques of Chronic Pain Management

               Medications

               Psychological Support

               Regional techniques, nerve blocks

        Neuro-ablative techniques

        Neuro-augmentative techniques – spinal cord stimulation

               TENS

               Acupuncture

 

        Organization of a multi-disciplinary pain service

 

2.11    Airway Assessment and management

 

        Airway anatomy

        Indications for Intubation

        Airway Assessment

        Prediction of the Difficult Airway

        Anesthesia of the Airway

        Techniques of Airway Management

        Management of acute upper airway obstruction

        ASA Airway Algorithm

        Assessment of Management of Extubation

        Complications of Intubation/Re-Intubation

        Complications of tracheotomy

 

2.12    Pediatric Anesthesia

 

        Preoperative Assessment

 

        Anatomical, Physiological and Pharmacologic Considerations in Newborns,

                Infants and children

 

        Monitoring and Specialized Equipment for Pediatric Anesthesia

 

        Perioperative Fluid and Electrolyte Management – Fasting Guidelines

 

        Perioperative Temperature Management

 

        Anesthetic Management of the Pediatric Patient

 

        Common Pediatric Syndromes and Emergencies:

               TE fistula, FB in airway, epiglottis, pyloric stenosis

               Ex-premie

               Child with Recent URTI

                Difficult Airway

                Trauma

                Congenital Heart Disease for non-cardiac surgery

                Pain Management and Regional Anesthesia

                Anesthesia outside the O.R.

 

2.13    Vascular Anesthesia

 

      Preoperative Assessment

               Concomitant Diseases

               Preop Evaluation, Preparation and Premedication

 

        Monitoring for Major Vascular Surgery

 

        Anesthetic Considerations in

               Thoracic Aneurysm Surgery

               Abdominal Aneurysm Surgery

               Peripheral Vascular Surgery

               Carotid Endarterectomy

               Emergency Vascular Surgery

 

        Post-op pain management

 

        Post-op complications

 

2.14    Anesthesia for Genitourinary Surgery

 

        Preoperative Evaluation, Preparation and Premedication

               Concomitant Disease

 

        Anesthetic Considerations for

               Nephrectomy

               Lithotripsy

               Prostate surgery

               Percutaneous nephrolithotomy

       

        Postop Management

               Pain management

               Complications – TURP syndrome

 

2.15    Anesthesia for Endoscopic Surgery

 

        Preoperative Assessment and Preparation of the Patient for Endoscopic Surgery

               Risks/Benefits of Endoscopic Approach

               Relative and Absolute Contraindications

 

        Anesthetic Considerations in Endoscopic Surgery

               Positioning

        Physiology of CO2 pneumoperitoneum

               Physiology of Thoracoscopic Surgery

               Complications

               Indications for Conversion to open procedure

 

2.16    Anesthesia for Orthopedic Surgery

 

        Preoperative Assessment and preparation of the Patient for Orthopedic Surgery

               Concomitant Disease

               DVT Prophylaxis

        Choice of anesthetic technique – Risks/Benefits GA vs. Regional

 

        Anesthetic Considerations in

               Major Lower Extremity Arthroplasty Surgery

               Spinal Surgery

               Shoulder Surgery

               Fractures

               Surgery under Tourniquet

               Cement implantation syndrome

 

        Postop Pain Management

 

        Postop Complications

               Fat Embolism

               Pulmonary Embolism

               Compartment Syndrome

 

2.17    Anesthesia for ENT Surgery

 

        Preoperative Assessment and Preparation

               Concomitant Disease

               Airway Assessment

 

        Anesthetic Considerations for

               Ear Surgery

               Nasal Surgery

               Tonsillectomy/Adenoidectomy

               Laryngoscopy/laryngeal surgery

               Bronchoscopy

               ENT tumors

               ENT infections

               Facial trauma

               Tracheostomy

               Induced Hypotension

 

        Postoperative Care

 

               Pain management

               Postoperative Complications

 

2.18    Anesthesia for Plastic Surgery

 

        Preoperative Assessment and Preparation

 

        Anesthetic considerations in:

                Burn patient

               Quadriplegic patient

               Major reimplantation surgery

               Cosmetic surgery

 

2.19    Ophthalmologic Anesthesia

 

        Preoperative Assessment and Preparation

               Concomitant Diseases

               Consideration re intraocular pressure

               Effects of Ophthalmologic medications

 

        Anatomy, Techniques of and Complications of Retrobulbar and Peribulbar Block

 

        Anesthetic Considerations in

               Open eye injuries

               Cataract Surgery

               Retinal Surgery

               Strabismus Surgery

 

        Postoperative Complications

 

2.20    Anesthesia for laser surgery

 

        Types of lasers and their use

        Hazards of laser surgery and appropriate precautions

        Management of an airway fire

 

2.21    Anesthesia in Remote Locations

 

        Special Considerations

               Location and personnel

               Patient selection

               Monitoring

               Transport

               Recovery

 

        Considerations in Anesthesia for

               Radiological Procedures – MRI, CT, Angiography

               Cardioversion

               Emergency room procedures

               ECT

 

2.22    Dental and Orofacial Surgery

 

        Preoperative Assessment and Preparation

 

        Anesthetic Considerations in:

               Maxillary/Mandibular Surgery

               Anesthesia in a dental office

               Dental surgery in an uncooperative patient

 

2.23    Geriatric Anesthesia

 

        Physiologic Effects of Aging

        Pharmacologic Considerations

        Drug Distribution/Metabolism/Pharmacodynamics

        Patient Medications

               Effects of Anesthetic Medications

 

        Anesthetic Considerations

                Positioning

                Temperature Control

 

        Postoperative Management

                Hypoxemia

                Confusion

                Placement

 

2.24    Anesthesia for Patients with Systemic Disease

 

        Anesthetic Considerations for patients with

             Endocrine Disease

                                                    Diabetes

                                                    Thyroid Disease

                                                    Parathyroid Disease

                                                    Pituitary Disease

                                                    Adrenal Disease/Pheochromocytoma

                  Carcinoid

            

             Collagen Vascular & Neuromuscular Disease

               Rheumatoid Arthritis

               SLE, scleroderma, Ankylosing Spondylitis

               Myopathies, Myasthenia Gravis, Myotonia, Muscular Dystrophy

               M.H.

               Guillain Barre

               Parkinson’s Disease

 

            Hematologic Disease

               Hemoglobinopathies

               Hemolytic Anemia’s

               Hemophilia

               Von Willebrand’s Disease

           

             Malignancy

               Paraneoplastic Syndromes

               Effects of Chemotherapeutic Agents

 

            Genetic Disorders

               Turner’s Syndrome

               Trisomy 21

 

            Infectious Diseases

               AIDS

               Hepatitis

               Concurrent URTI

               Other Systemic Infection/Sepsis

 

            Substance Abuse

               Acute intoxication

               Chronic addiction

 

2.25    PACU

 

        Facilities and Staffing

 

        Monitoring Standards

 

        Transfer to PACU personnel and PACU orders

 

        Discharge Criteria

 

        Complications in the PACU

               PONV

               Respiratory

               CVS

               CNS

               Pain

               Hypo/hyperthermia
 

2.26    Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

 

                  Physiology of CPR

                  ACLS Protocols

               Specific Algorithms

               Controversies

               Pharmacology of Resuscitation Drugs

               Neonatal and Pediatric Resuscitation

 

2.27    Complications of Anesthesia

 

      Diagnosis and management of Anesthesia Complications

               

             CNS

               Awareness under anesthesia

               Acute postoperative confusional state

               CVA

               Hypoxic encephalopathy

 

             RESP

               Upper airway

               Dental trauma

               Laryngospasm

               Laryngeal trauma

               Laryngeal edema

               Esophageal perforation

               Aspiration

               Negative pressure pulmonary edema

               Pneumothorax

 

             CVS

               Myocardial ischemia and infarction

               Dysrhythmias

               Congestive heart failure

 

             Miscellaneous

               Anaphylaxis

               MH

               Halothane hepatitis

               Complications of positioning

 

2.28    Crisis Resource Management

 

        Minimal monitoring standards

        Anticipation of problems according to procedure, patient condition

        Define urgency and communicate it

        Utilization of resources available in and outside or

        SRK model of crisis resource management


 

2.29    Anesthesia Consults

 

        Purpose of a consultation

 

        Writing consultations:

               Appropriate organization

               Dissemination of information

                - Advice/recommendation

               Format, length

        Organization of an anesthesia consult clinic

 

        Role of anesthesia in the pre-assessment process