The essay is based on a case study (laparoscopic right hernia repair on 60y male patient) – this does not need to be a real case study but an amalgamation of the process. Why we do what we do to prepare for a case, which checks are done and why, and how this impacts on patient care and safety. How phsiology of the patient is affected by laparoscopic surgery and what drugs needs to be ready.
Anaesthetic assistants are anaesthetic nurses (who has the anaesthetic course) or operating department practitioners (ODP’s)
Learning outcomes are:
– Identify the anaesthetic assistant and the role
– Reflect on practice and analyse the need for safe competent practice.
– Explore the use of anaesthetic drugs and patient safety concerns
– Critically evaluate how knowledge of anatomy and physiology can enhance patient assessment for anaesthesia
– Explore developing services within anaesthesia and the impact on patient care
Citation style: Harvard