This comprehensive, up-to-date volume is directly aimed at US Anesthesiologists preparing for the ABA Applied exam. An essential study guide, it contains invaluable material to help candidates prepare for the OSCE. This is a must-have for residents and tutors preparing for OSCEs, which are a required part of the final anesthesia exams.
Über den Autor
Sean Neill is Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology, Pharmacology and Therapeutics at the University of British Columbia, Canada.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Preface; Acknowledgements; Part I. Anatomy: 1. Trachea; 2. Brachial plexus; 3. Great veins of the neck; 4. Antecubital fossa; 5. Ankle block; 6. Circle of Willis; 7. Coronary circulation; 8. Base of skull; 9. Diaphragm; 10. Spinal cord; 11. Wrist; 12. Larynx; Part II. History Taking: Introduction; 13. TURP surgery; 14. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy; 15. Thyroid surgery; 16. Shoulder replacement; 17. Caesarean section; 18. ENT surgery; Part III. Communication: Introduction; 19. Sickle cell test; 20. Rapid sequence induction; 21. Suxamethonium apnoea; 22. Cancelled surgery; 23. Tooth damage; 24. Jehovah's Witness; Part IV. Equipment: 25. Electrocautery; 26. Defibrillators; 27. Laryngoscopes; 28. Endotracheal tubes; 29. Breathing circuits; 30. Airways; 31. Vaporisers; 32. Scavenging; 33. Medical gases; 34. Filters; 35. Ventilators; Part V. Anesthetic Hazards: 36. Electricity; 37. Lasers; 38. Positioning; 39. Blood transfusion; Part VI. Radiology: 40. Chest x-ray 1; 41. Chest x-ray 2; 42. CT head; 43. Cervical spine; 44. Angiogram; Part VII. Physical Examination: 45. Cardiovascular examination; 46. Respiratory examination; 47. Cranial nerve examination; 48. Obstetric pre-operative assessment; 49. Peripheral circulation examination; 50. Airway examination; Part VIII. Resuscitation and Simulation: 51. Bradyarrhythmia; 52. Collapsed obstetric patient; 53. Malignant hyperthermia; 54. Failed intubation; 55. Displaced tracheostomy; 56. Paediatric emergency; 57. Intraoperative desaturation; 58. Tachyarrhythmia; 59. Anaphylaxis; 60. Obstetric haemorrhage; Part IX. Procedures: 61. Lumbar puncture; 62. Chest drain; 63. Epidural; 64. Surgical airway; 65. Central venous cannulation; 66. Intraosseous access; 67. Anesthesia of the eye; 68. Rapid sequence induction; 69. Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block; Part X. Monitoring and Measurement: 70. Capnography; 71. Central venous pressure trace; 72. Electrocardiogram 1; 73. Electrocardiogram 2; 74. Humidity; 75. Invasive blood pressure; 76. Respiratory 1; 77. Respiratory 2; 78. Non-invasive blood pressure; 79. Oxygen measurement 1; 80. Oxygen measurement 2; 81. Pulmonary artery catheter; 82. Nerve stimulators; 83. Pulse oximetry; 84. Rotameters; 85. Temperature; Index.
