Infographics

This page includes some infographics we have created to help illustrate anaesthetic concepts.

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Preoxygenation

Pre-oxygenation. Why we do it, how we do it and summary of evidence behind it

Preoxygenation References

Reference slide for the preoxygenation infographic

PONV

An infographic showing the physiology behind nausea and vomiting and the approach to managing PONV

NDMR

The non-depolarising muscle relaxants. Classification, mechanism of action, examples, pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics

Depolarising Muscle Relaxants

Basically just Succinylcholine (Suxamethonium, "Sux"). moechanism of action, side effects and particulars of sux apnoea and malignant hyperpyrexia

Neuromuscular Blockade Reversal

Reversing neuromuscular blockade pharmacologically with e.g anticholinesterases and cyclodextrins. The train of 4 characteristics and when to administer

Train of 4

All about nerve stimulators - types, reasons for use, To4 patterns and common electrode placement sites - including orientation of anode/cathode

Paralysis Reversal Summary

Summarising the slides for Neuromuscular Blockade Reversal and Nerve Stimulators and Train of 4

Volatiles

Summary of the inhalational agents - commonly called volatiles. with the types, way we measure them, factors affecting speed of onset and delivery to the target organ (brain). Together with summary of important inhaled agent pharmacology

Spinal Anaesthesia

Summary of spinal anaesthesia. Describing the differential blockade, contraindications, risks, appropriate levels for surgery types, commonly used local anaesthetics, adjuncts and factors affecting spread of the spinal block. A little bit about positioning and different needle types

Obstetric Operation Recipes

My slide on regional recipes for obstetric procedures. intended as a convenient resource for on-call use.

Labour Analgaesia Recipes

Summary of labour analgaesia options including neuraxial techniques and recipes, PCA, opiates and entonox

Post Partum Haemorrhage

Summary of PPH. How it is defined, risk factors, what to do when anticipated and how to manage an in-theatre/delivery room PPH including drug doses and surgical considerations

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