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Stage 2
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Stage 2

Key capability C

C
Describes the principles of intra-operative haemostasis and manages major haemorrhage

Examples of evidence

  • SLEs throughout stage of training in a range of surgical specialties including out of hours work, trauma.
  • Cardiothoracics are the largest users of blood products in any surgical speciality within our trust. We provide near patient thromboelastometry (TEG6) for all patients including platelet mapping.

Key capabilities I & J

I
Safely manages patients with complex airways including the ability to perform videolaryngoscopy with local supervision
J
Manages non-complex shared airway surgery with distant supervision

Examples of evidence

  • SLEs throughout stage of training in a range of surgical specialties including ENT and maxillo-facial surgery. (This is also relevant for shared airway procedures in thoracics including diagnostic rigid bronchoscopy, EBUS procedures, airway LASER and tracheal tumour debridement)

Personal activities and reflections:

  • simulation courses: airway management.

Cardiothoracic anaesthesia: key capabilities O to R

O
Applies basic science and clinical anaesthetic principles to patients undergoing cardiac and thoracic surgery
P
Describes the principles of anaesthesia for on and off bypass cardiac and thoracic surgery
Q
Provides safe anaesthetic care to ASA 1–3 adults undergoing elective cardiac revascularisation, valvular surgery and cardiology procedures under direct supervision
R
Demonstrates safe anaesthetic care for adults requiring non-complex thoracic procedures under direct supervision, including one lung ventilation

Examples of evidence

  • SLEs from experience in cardiac and thoracic surgery.

Suggested supervision level

  • 2a - supervisor in theatre suite, available to guide aspects of activity through monitoring at regular intervals.
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