This #novice anaesthesia thread is about spinal anaesthesia.

Thanks to @anaecritmed for the suggested topic.

Once again I’ve made a summary infographic. I’ll break it down as we go and direct you to some useful resources and websites for further reading

Comments welcome
1/n first off -a Comprehensive summary from THE online resource for regional anaesthesia (@NYSORA)
nysora.com/techniques/neu…

I also strongly encourage you to look at this 3-d model to visualise the spine. It helps troubleshoot failed spinal
sketchfab.com/3d-models/lumb…
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This #novice thread is all about inhaled anaesthetic agents (Volatiles)

It starts with a detailed infographic, which we will break down as we go along.

I’ve linked some resources that are worth exploring (for other content as well beyond this thread)

Comments welcome!
1/n I want to recommend this YouTube channel from @UKAnesth Randall Schell has made lots of videos and they are very exam focused and comprehensive. So have a watch while exercising or commuting...

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This thread is all about Monitoring Neuromuscular Blockers (NMBs) for anaesthetic novices

I think this is often underplayed in clinical practice and we can be lazy

I’ll start with this summary infographic and elaborate as we go along.

#anaesthesia #novice
1/n NMBs are not benign drugs. Their use (or lingering effect) is associated with:
- Risk of awareness (NAP5)
- Laryngeal weakness
- Aspiration
- Patient distress
- Adverse airway events
- Reduced hypoxic drive

…all of which we want to avoid and shouldn't leave for the PACU

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