Assessments for the Initial Assessment for Competence in Obstetric Anaesthesia
A-CEX |
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Assessment Code |
Assessment |
OB_BTC_A01 |
Core Competencies for Obstetric Anaesthesia – conduct epidural analgesia for labour [12-24 months] |
OB_BTC_A02 |
Core Competencies for Obstetric Anaesthesia – conduct regional anaesthesia for caesarean section [12-24 months] |
OB_BTC_A03 |
Core Competencies for Obstetric Anaesthesia – conduct general anaesthesia for caesarean section [12-24 months][S] |
DOPS |
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Assessment Code |
Assessment |
OB_BTC_D01 |
Core Competencies for Obstetric Anaesthesia – top up epidural for labour analgesia [12-24 months] |
OB_BTC_D02 |
Core Competencies for Obstetric Anaesthesia – top up epidural for caesarean section [12-24 months] |
OB_BTC_D03 |
Core Competencies for Obstetric Anaesthesia – Perform spinal anaesthesia [12-24 months] |
CBD |
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Examine the case-notes. Discuss how the anaesthetic plan was developed. Ask the trainee to explain their approach to pre-op preparation, choice of induction, maintenance, post op care. Select each one of the following topics and discuss the trainees understanding of the issues in context |
Assessment Code |
Assessment |
OB_BTC_C01 |
Discuss how changes in the anatomy and physiology due to pregnancy influenced the conduct of anaesthesia |
OB_BTC_C02 |
Discuss whether pregnancy influenced the choice of drugs used during anaesthesia |
OB_BTC_C03 |
Discuss how the conduct of general anaesthesia is affected by late pregnancy |
OB_BTC_C04 |
Examine the case records of a patient that the trainee has anaesthetised for operative delivery in a situation where major haemorrhage might be expected. Discuss the factors that influence the likelihood of major obstetric haemorrhage, the precautions that should be taken to deal with it and the principles of its management. |
OB_BTC_C05 |
Examine the case records of a patient with pregnancy associated hypertension that the trainee has treated. Discuss how this influences anaesthetic management. |
OB_BTC_C06 |
Examine the case records of a patient for whom the trainee provided extradural analgesia for normal labour. Discuss the methods of pain relief available for normal delivery. |
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