1. Anatomy
Describe the anatomy of the circumflex nerve.
2. Scans
You are shown X-rays of the cervical spine showing diffuse pulmonary infiltrates and asked to interpret them.
3. History taking
Take a history from a patient with rheumatoid arthritis and previous pulmonary lobectomy for tuberculosis, presenting for wrist surgery.
- Discuss all details of comorbidities, reasons for surgery, etc.
4. Communication
Gain consent from a patient for awake fibreoptic intubation.
5. History taking
Take a history from a patient presenting for a hernia operation.
6. Anaesthetic machine check
Check a Bain circuit.
7. Resuscitation
Resuscitate a patient with bradycardia, then ventricular fibrillation (can't intubate can't ventilate scenario).
8. Examination
Carry out a cardiovascular examination.
9. Anatomy
Describe the anatomy of the cervical and thoracic vertebrae.
- How would you perform an ankle block?
10. Equipment
You are shown pictures of different oxygen analysers and asked questions about them.
- Discuss pulse oximetry.
11. Skills
Describe the insertion of a subclavian line.
12. Skills
Discuss the application of cricoid pressure.
13. Data interpretation
You are shown ECG traces showing supraventricular tachycardia and asked to interpret them.
- How would you manage the case?
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