Suggested Level of Knowlege: Detailed
LOs
IT_AM 1.9 Describe preoxygenation, including its physiological basis
BT_AM 1.3 Describe the effect of anaesthetic agents and other drugs on airway reflexes
BT_AM 1.4 Describe the physiological consequences of anaesthesia and patient positioning on the respiratory system and their management (also refer to the General anaesthesia and sedation clinical fundamental)
BT_AM 1.19 Describe different modes of ventilation available on modern ventilators and their physiological consequences
BT_GS 1.60 Describe the physiological effects of anaesthesia on the respiratory system and its clinical management (also refer to the Airway management clinical fundamental)
BT_PO 1.35 Discuss the physiological consequences of intermittent positive pressure ventilation and positive end-expiratory pressure
BT_PO 1.38 Define humidity and outline the importance of humidification
Past SAQs
2016.2, 2016.1 Describe the respiratory effects of adding positive end expiratory pressure (PEEP) to intermittent positive pressure ventilation (IPPV).
2015.2 What affect does placing a patient in the right lateral position have on lung ventilation and perfusion?
2015.1 What are the physiological consequences of decreasing functional residual capacity by one litre in an adult?
2014.1, 2013.2 Describe the physiological basis of methods used to prevent hypoxaemia prior to intubation in a rapid sequence induction. Include any adverse effects of these methods.
2014.1, 2013.2 Explain the effects of intermittent positive pressure ventilation on cardiac output.
2013.1 Explain how oxygen supply of organs is maintained during isovolaemic haemodilution.
2012.2, 2008.1 Discuss the physiological causes of early post-operative hypoxaemia.
2005.2 Explain the changes on Functional Residual Capacity (FRC) that take place with administration of anaesthesia.
2001.2 Explain the effects of intermittent positive pressure ventilation on left ventricular output.
References
Miller 7th Ed Cap 15
Resp: Effects of Anaesthesia