| DS_BK_01 |
Basic |
Describes the principles of preoperative assessment of patients requiring day surgery including nurse-led assessment |
| DS_BK_02 |
Basic |
Explains the role of appropriate preoperative investigations for day surgery patients |
| DS_BK_03 |
Basic |
Describes protocols for selection of day surgery patients including medical, surgical and social factors |
| DS_BK_04 |
Basic |
Explains the importance of providing appropriate postoperative instructions to patients and relatives following day surgery including, but not confined to, level of care required following discharge, transport arrangements and when to drive |
| DS_BK_05 |
Basic |
Describes anaesthetic techniques appropriate for day cases |
| DS_BK_06 |
Basic |
Explains the potential causes of unanticipated in-patient admission following day surgery |
| DS_BK_07 |
Basic |
Describes the pharmacology & selection of appropriate drugs for day cases [cross ref basic sciences] |
| DS_BK_08 |
Basic |
Describes appropriate analgesia for day cases |
| DS_BK_09 |
Basic |
Describes strategies to reduce postoperative nausea and vomiting in day case patients |
| DS_BK_10 |
Basic |
Explains the management & assessment of recovery of day surgery patients to street fitness |
| DS_IK_01 |
Intermediate |
Describes the key organisational issues surrounding day surgery including suitability of facilities and staffing |
| DS_IK_02 |
Intermediate |
Provides a clear explanation of current local and national guidelines for provision of day surgical services |
| DS_IK_03 |
Intermediate |
Demonstrates knowledge of audit and other quality assurance activities relevant to day surgery |
| DS_IK_04 |
Intermediate |
Demonstrates knowledge of advances and controversies in anaesthesia for day surgery |