Suggested Level of Knowlege: Detailed

LOs

SS_OB 1.1 Describe the physiological changes and their implications for anaesthesia that occur during pregnancy, labour and delivery, in particular the respiratory, cardiovascular, haematological and gastrointestinal changes.

SS_OB 1.2 Outline the reference ranges for physiological and biochemical variables in pregnancy

SS_OB 1.3 Describe the transition from foetal to neonatal circulation and the establishment of ventilation

SS_OB 1.4 Describe the utero-placental circulation and the principles of placental physiology as related to placental gas exchange and regulation of placental blood flow

SS_OB 1.5 Describe the mechanism and consequences of aorto-caval compression in pregnancy

Past SAQs

2016.2 Describe the effect of a pregnancy, at term, on wash-in of volatile anaesthetic agents.

2015.2, 2007.1 Explain the mechanisms whereby oxygen transfer is facilitated at the placenta.

2014.2, 2002.2, 1999.1 Explain the Bohr and Haldane effects in trans-placental gas exchange.

2012.1 Describe the factors affecting the diffusion of gas at the placenta, including the Bohr and Haldane effects

2008.1, 2001.2 Describe the physiological changes that occur in respiratory function during pregnancy.

Obstetric Physiology