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The Primary ( ) and Final () FRCA examinations require an extensive knowledge of equipment. We have therefore written a new educational resource section on the subject of equipment, with a special focus on laryngoscopes. The tutorials have been tailored to the FRCA syllabus and we have also added some past questions relevant to these topics.

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 Primary FRCA Syllabus

 

Anaesthetic equipment and safety


Function and use of related anaesthetic and resuscitation equipment….

Q. Primary OSCE question

Shown a 'McCoy-style' laryngoscope during an OSCE: what are the main features of this piece of equipment and what other forms of blade exist?
 

 


 Final FRCA Syllabus

 

 

Anaesthesia

Trainees will be expected to demonstrate knowledge consistent with post-Primary FRCA examination training under the following headings: Anaesthetic equipment
 

 



General

The Laryngoscope
Components of the laryngoscope
Laryngoscopy technique
Single-use laryngoscope blades

Laryngoscope blades

Macintosh blade
Polio Macintosh blade (1950s)
Magill blade (1926)
Miller blade (1941)
Wisconsin blade (1941)
Flexible tip blade (McCoy style)

Aids to intubation

Magills forceps
Yankauer sucker
Forrester spray

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