2021 Curriculum learning syllabus: stage 2
Published: 09/02/2021
Regional Anaesthesia
Stage learning outcome
- Performs a wider range of regional anaesthetic technique
Key capability A
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A |
Performs ultrasound-guided brachial plexus blocks |
Examples of evidence
- SLEs for appropriate cases (DOPS).
Personal activities and reflections:
- use of part-task simulator
- simulation or other courses: use of ultrasound, regional anaesthesia.
Suggested supervision level
- 3 - supervisor on call from home for queries able to provide directions via phone or non-immediate attendance.
Cross links with other domains and capabilities
- Safety and Quality Improvement
Key capabilities B & C
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B |
Performs ultrasound-guided fascial plane blocks for the chest or abdominal wall |
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C |
Demonstrates how to achieve an optimal ultrasound image and recognises common ultrasound artefacts |
Examples of evidence
- SLEs for appropriate cases (DOPS).
Personal activities and reflections:
- use of part-task simulator
- simulation or other courses: use of ultrasound, regional anaesthesia.
Suggested supervision level
- 3 - supervisor on call from home for queries able to provide directions via phone or non-immediate attendance.
Cross links with other domains and capabilities
- Safety and Quality Improvement
Key capability D
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D |
Describes ophthalmic blocks for patients undergoing awake ophthalmic surgery |
Examples of evidence
- SLEs for appropriate cases.
Personal activities and reflections:
- e-Learning: ophthalmic regional anaesthesia
Suggested supervision level
- not applicable.
Cross links with other domains and capabilities
- General Anaesthesia
Key capabilities E & F
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E |
Involves the patient in planning and understanding potential complications of regional anaesthesia |
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F |
Assesses when a regional technique is not appropriate |
Examples of evidence
- SLEs throughout stage of training in a range of surgical specialties including obstetrics and experience in pre-operative assessment clinics.
Personal activities and reflections:
- attendance at pre-operative and obstetric anaesthesia clinics.
Suggested supervision level
- 3 - supervisor on call from home for queries able to provide directions via phone or non-immediate attendance.
Cross links with other domains and capabilities
- Perioperative Medicine and Health Promotion
Key capability G
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G |
Manages inadequate block in the awake patient and in recovery if used as an adjunct to general anaesthesia |
Examples of evidence
- SLEs throughout stage of training in a range of surgical specialties including obstetrics.
Personal activities and reflections:
- pain rounds, post-natal follow up.
Suggested supervision level
- 3 - supervisor on call from home for queries able to provide directions via phone or non-immediate attendance.
Cross links with other domains and capabilities
- General Anaesthesia
- Pain
Key capability H
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H |
Describes the longer term management of complications of regional anaesthesia |
Examples of evidence
- SLEs throughout stage of training in a range of surgical specialties including obstetrics.
Personal activities and reflections:
- courses and e-Learning: complications of regional anaesthesia, scientific meetings on regional anaesthesia.
Suggested supervision level
- not applicable.
Cross links with other domains and capabilities
Key capability I
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I |
Discusses the use of regional anaesthesia in the presence of abnormalities of coagulation |
Examples of evidence
- SLEs throughout stage of training in a range of surgical specialties including obstetrics.
Personal activities and reflections:
- review of local and national guidelines for regional anaesthesia in patients on anticoagulant drugs.
Suggested supervision level
- not applicable.
Cross links with other domains and capabilities
- Safety and Quality Improvement
- Perioperative Medicine and Health Promotion