HEAT LMS

Basic Anaesthesia 1 is a foundational module in the MD (Anaesthesiology) program aimed at developing essential competencies in anaesthetic practice. This course provides an in-depth exploration of key principles, practices, and physiological considerations necessary for the safe and effective administration of anaesthesia in clinical settings.

Designed for postgraduate medical trainees, this module combines evidence-based theory with hands-on clinical insights to establish a strong baseline for future specialization. Emphasis is placed on patient-centered perioperative care, clinical reasoning, and safety protocols across all anaesthesia phases.

Core Focus Areas:

• Preanaesthetic Assessment: Comprehensive patient evaluation methods, including history taking, physical examinations, ASA classification, OSA screening (STOP-BANG), and use of predictive scoring systems like POSSUM, ARISCAT, and Lee’s cardiac risk index to assess perioperative risk and optimize outcomes.

• Breathing Systems in Anaesthesia: Detailed study of anaesthetic breathing circuits (Mapleson A & D, Bain, Circle systems), including mechanical principles, circuit components, operational modes during spontaneous and controlled ventilation, and the management of gas flow dynamics.

• Pressure and Its Clinical Applications: Applied physics in anaesthesia, covering pressure concepts, unit conversions, pressure-dependent device operations (e.g., regulators, relief valves, fail-safes), and real-world implications such as pressure-induced complications and equipment safety.

• Recovery and Post-Anaesthesia Care: Advanced understanding of extubation criteria, neuromuscular blockade reversal, airway protection, PACU transfer protocols, recovery equipment setup, SBAR-based clinical handover, and postoperative management in high-risk populations (e.g., OSA, obesity).

By the end of this module, MD trainees will be expected to:

• Execute systematic preoperative assessments aligned with international best practices.

• Select and manage appropriate anaesthesia delivery systems based on patient-specific needs.

• Apply fundamental pressure principles to optimize anaesthetic equipment usage and patient safety.

• Oversee safe emergence from anaesthesia, post-operative handovers, and critical care transitions.

This course lays the groundwork for future subspecialty training in anaesthesia, critical care, and pain management, ensuring readiness for higher clinical responsibilities and multidisciplinary collaboration.