This course aims to prepare people for managing the initial stages of common anaesthetic emergencies, and give people a structured approach in these situations.
Content
The content of this full day of simulated scenarios and workshops is aligned with the ACCS and Anaesthetic curriculum within the Initial Anaesthetic Competencies sections.
Post-course certification
A training certificate will be provided that can be used as evidence of your learning for portfolios and learning platforms.
Pre-course preparation
1. QRH scenario videos
Please watch these very short videos we have made especially for the IAC simulation day:
Please aim to be familiar with the ‘Key Basic Plan’ (page 5) and try to familiarise yourself with the guidelines for the ‘Unknowns’. We will be focusing primarily on these during the simulation day:
Please watch this video demonstrating front of neck access. You should be familiar with this technique which we will be practicing on manikins in the course:
Prerequisites: Anaesthetic Core Trainees and ACCS trainees in their first Anaesthetic post, who have done at least two months of an anaesthetic attachment. If you are not sure if you are eligible, please contact the Anaesthetic Simulation Business Support Team at nes.anaestheticssimulation@nhs.scot
Type: Bookable course
Audience:Core trainee; Other Doctor; Specialty trainee
