Suggested Level of Knowlege: Detailed

LOs

IT_GS 1.8 Outline the physiological changes that occur with and the implications for anaesthetic management of pneumoperitoneum

IT_GS 1.9 Outline the physiological changes that occur with and the implications for anaesthetic management of the following patient positions:

· Supine

· Trendelenberg and reverse trendelenberg

· Lateral

· Lithotomy

· Prone (Also refer to the Safety and quality in anaesthetic practice clinical fundamental)

BT_PO 1.48 Discuss the cardiovascular responses to:

· Changes in posture

· Exercise

· Valsalva maneouvre

· Positive pressure ventilation and PEEP

· Pneumoperitoneum

· Haemorrhage and hypovolaemia

· Surgery and trauma

BT_PO 1.127 Outline the effects of anaesthesia and surgery on immune function

Past SAQs

2010.2 Discuss the effects on intracranial pressure when a person is placed in a head down tilt.

Response to Surgery