Diploma in Anesthesia Techniques

No

·         Prepare and manage anaesthesia room

·         Maintenance of Equipment

·         Administrative and other duties

·         Maintain a safe, healthy and secure environment

·         Practice Code of conduct while performing duties

·         Follow biomedical waste disposal products

HSS/ N 9606

HSS/ N 9607

HSS/ N 9609

·         Monitor and assure quality

HSS/ N 9611

·         Candidate should able to read and write so that he/she should able to understand the prescription.

·         Candidate should able to use computer for maintaining records for medical store.

·         Bronchial arches

·         Muscles of facial expression

·         Muscles of mastication

·         TMJ

·         Salivary gland

·         Tongue

·         Hard and soft palate

·         Infratemporal fossa

·         Para nasal air sinuses

·         Pharynx and larynx

·         Cranial and spinal nerves-with emphasis on trigeminal, facial, glossophayngeal and hypoglossal nerve

·         Osteology of maxilla and mandible

·         Blood supply, venous and lymphatic drainage of head and neck

·         Lymph nodes of head and neck

·         Structure and relations of alveolar process and edentulous mouth

·         Genetics – fundamentals

·         Mastication and deglutition

·         Food and nutrition

·         Metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins and fats

·         Fluid and electrolyte balance

·         Pain pathway and mechanism – types, properties

·         Blood composition and functions, clotting mechanism and erythropoiesis, blood groups and transfusions, pulse and blood pressure,

·         Dynamics of blood flow

·         Cardiovascular homeostasis – heart sounds

·         Respiratory system: Normal physiology and variations in heath and diseases, Asphyxia and artificial respiration

·         Endocrinology: thyroid, parathyroid ad enals, pituitary, sex hormones and pregnancy, Endocrine regulation of blood sugar.

·         Chemotherapy of bacterial infections and viral infections –sulphonamides and antibiotics

·         Local anesthesia

·         Analgesics and anti – inflammatory drugs

·         Hypnotics, tranquilizers and antipyretics

·         Important, hormones – ACTH, cortisone, insulin and oral ant diabetics.

·         Drug addiction and tolerance

·         Important pharmacological agents in connection with autonomic nervous system –  adrenaline, noradrenalin atropine

·         Brief mention of antihypertensive drugs

·         Emergency drugs in dental practice

·         Vitamins and haemopoietic drugs

·         Methods of transmission of diseases

·         Immunity – types

·         Bacteria – Common bacteria

·         Viruses – small pox virus, chicken pox virus, measles, polio, aids viruses

·         NYHA classification, Arrhythmias, Angina, Dyspnoea, Premedication, Setting up of monitoring system, Monitoring – invasive and non-invasive

·         Getting ready for the case, Induction of cardiac patient, precautions to be taken, transferring the patient to ICU, Care to be taken, ICU management.

Neuro Anaesthesia

·         Glasgow coma scale, Signs of raised ICT, Premedication, Check list, Induction of a patient Positioning in neuro surgery, I.C.P. monitoring, Air embolism, Transferring to I.C.U.Ward

Anaesthesia for Trauma & Shock

·         Resusciation, Preopinvestigation/assessment, Circulatory management, Management of anaesthesia, Rapid sequence induction, Other problems

·         CPR

·         Differences between a pregnant and a normal lady, Risks for anaesthesia, Precautions to be taken check list, regional vs general anaesthesia, Induction / maintenance.

·         Resuscitation of the new born, APGAR score, Reversal and extubation, Emergencies

– Manual removal of placenta, A.P.H,-P.P.H., Ruptured uterus, Ectopic pregnancy, Labour, Epidural analgesia

Paediatric Anaesthesia

·         Theatre setting, Check list, Premedication, Induction, Intubations-securing the ETT, Monitoring, Reversal & extubation – problems, Transferring / IC management, Pain management.

Day Care Anaesthesia

·         Special features, Set up, Advantages, Disadvantages, Complications, Future Anaesthesia outside the O.R.

·         Situations, Cath lab, radiology and imaging Science Technology natural calamities, E.C.T., Features, Shortcomings, Complications

·         Compressed gas cylinders, Colour coding, Cylinder valves, pin index, Gas piping system, Alarms & safety devices.

Face Masks & Airways Laryngoscopes

·         Endotracheal tubes – Types, sizes, (RAE Tube, Flexo metallic). Complications – Use

·         Laryngoscopes in Anaesthesia Machine Breathing System

·         Anaesthesia Machine: Hanger and yoke system, Cylinder pressure gauge, Pressure regulator, Flow meter assembly, Vapourizers-types, hazards, maintenance, filling & draining, etc.

·         Breathing System:

a.  General considerations: humidity & heat

b.  Common components – connectors, adaptors, reservoir bags, Capnography; Pulse oximetry, Methods of humidification, Classification of breathing system, Mapleson system – a b c d e f, Jackson Reesystem, Bain circuit, Non rebreatihing valves – ambu valves, The circle system, Components, Soda lime, indicators

·         Methods of Health Education

·         Effects of health education

·         Levels & practice of health education

·         Need of Health education to attain positive health