Principles of Anesthesia

By the end of  this course, you will be able to:

  1. Describe the importance of national & international standards of care.
  2. Articulate the importance of implementing local and national standards and utilizing checklists, such as the WHO surgical safety checklist.
  3. Describe the selection of patients, both adults and children, fit for surgery, including factors influencing patients needing further investigation.
  4. Demonstrate knowledge of emergency Action Plans (local, national, international) and describe the equipment necessary to manage anesthesia emergencies.