This section of the curriculum is from “Introduction to Anaesthetic Practice – the start of training” in the basic curriculum. Everything in here is
also included in other parts of the curriculum, but these are all still coded with E in the CCT in Anaesthetics curriculum. They are included here for
completeness, but it is unlikely there will be any content tagged with these codes.

Competence	Source Curriculum	Description
IG_BK_01	Basic	Recalls the pharmacology and pharmacokinetics, including doses, interactions and significant side effects of drugs used during induction of anaesthesia Describes the factors that contribute to drug errors in anaesthesia and strategies used to reduce them
IG_BK_02	Basic	Describes the basic function of monitors Recall consensus minimum monitoring standards and the indications for additional monitoring Explains the functions and safety features of the anaesthetic (?machine? – missing in PDF)
IG_BK_03	Basic	In respect of the induction of anaesthesia: Describes the effect of pre-oxygenation and knows the correct technique for its use Explains the techniques of intravenous and inhalational induction and understands the advantages and disadvantages of both techniques Describes the pharmacology of common intravenous induction agents Describes the physiological effects of intravenous induction Describes how to recognise an intra-arterial injection of a harmful substance and its appropriate management Describes anaphylactic reactions and explains the appropriate management including follow up and patient information Lists the factors influencing the choice between agents for inhalational induction of anaesthesia Discusses the additional hazards associated with induction of anaesthesia in unusual places [e.g. Emergency Room] and in special circumstances including but not exclusively: brain injury; full stomach; sepsis; upper airway obstruction Identifies the special problems of induction associated with cardiac disease, respiratory disease, musculoskeletal disease, obesity and those at risk of regurgitation/pulmonary aspiration.
IG_BK_04	Basic	Describes the principles of management of the airway including: Techniques to keep the airway open and the use of facemasks, oral and nasopharyngeal airways and laryngeal mask airways
IG_BK_05	Basic	In respect of tracheal intubation: Lists its indications Lists the available types of tracheal tube and identifies their applications Explains how to choose the correct size and length of tracheal tube Explains the advantages/disadvantages of different types of laryngoscopes and blades including, but not exclusively, the Macintosh and McCoy Outlines how to confirm correct placement of a tracheal tube and knows how to identify the complications of intubation including endobronchial and oesophageal intubation  Discusses the methods available to manage difficult intubation and failed intubation Explains how to identify patients who are at increased risk of regurgitation and pulmonary aspiration and knows the measures that minimise the risk Categorises the signs of pulmonary aspiration and the methods for its emergency management
IG_BK_06	Basic	Explains the importance of maintaining the principles of aseptic practice and minimising the risks of hospital acquired infection
IO_BS_09	Basic	Respond in a timely and appropriate manner to events that may affect the safety of patients [e.g. hypotension, massive haemorrhage]