| Competence | Source Curriculum | Description |
|---|---|---|
| MT_BK_01 | Basic | Explains the principles of the primary and secondary survey in trauma patients |
| MT_BK_02 | Basic | Recalls/describes the related anatomy, physiology and pharmacology [cross reference Basic anatomy, physiology and pharmacology sections] |
| MT_BK_03 | Basic | Recalls/describes the pathophysiological changes occurring in the trauma patient |
| MT_BK_04 | Basic | Explains the importance of early recognition of and the potential for airway compromise |
| MT_BK_05 | Basic | Explains the importance of correct airway management in the trauma patient |
| MT_BK_06 | Basic | Describes how to recognise and correctly manage hypovolaemia and other causes of shock |
| MT_BK_07 | Basic | Recalls/describes the indications for invasive cardiovascular monitoring, the relevant anatomy, principles of placement, associated complications and principles of their management |
| MT_BK_08 | Basic | Recalls/discusses the effects of hypothermia, the reasons for its prevention and methods available in trauma patients |
| MT_BK_09 | Basic | Explains the importance of correct pain relief in the trauma patient and methods used [from Emergency Dept to post-operatively] |
| MT_BK_10 | Basic | Discusses the options available for intravenous access in trauma patients including the intraosseous route |
| MT_BK_11 | Basic | Understands the importance of preventing hypothermia and acidosis in the trauma patient |
| MT_BK_12 | Basic | Describes the correct initial investigations required in the trauma patient |
| MT_BK_13 | Basic | Describes the imaging requirements in the emergency room [Cross Ref; non-theatre] |
| MT_BK_14 | Basic | Recalls/explains the principles of assessment and management of patients with brain injury [including the use of the Glasgow Coma Scale [GCS] ] |
| MT_BK_15 | Basic | Describes the causes and mechanisms for the prevention of secondary brain injury |
| MT_BK_16 | Basic | Outlines the particular problems associated with patients presenting with actual or potential cervical spine injuries particularly airway management |
| MT_BK_17 | Basic | Describes the principles of the perioperative management of the trauma patient |
| MT_BK_18 | Basic | Describes how to manage intra-hospital transfer of trauma patients [Cross Ref: transfer medicine ] |
| MT_IK_01 | Intermediate | Recalls/describes the complex pathophysiological changes that occur in all patients [including children] with multiple injuries |
| MT_IK_02 | Intermediate | Describes the perioperative anaesthetic management of patients with multiple injuries including head, facial, neck/spinal, thoracic, abdominal, pelvic and peripheral trauma |
| MT_IK_03 | Intermediate | Explains the reasons for, and benefits of, the hospital triage of trauma patients and the scoring systems used |
| MT_IK_04 | Intermediate | Describes strategies for minimising secondary brain injury in patients with multiple injures |
| MT_IK_05 | Intermediate | Describes the initial assessment, management and resuscitation of patients with: Severe burns Electrical injuries Drowning and near drowning Hypothermia |
| MT_IK_06 | Intermediate | Recalls/explains the management of massive blood loss including the use of rapid infusion devices |
| MT_IK_07 | Intermediate | Explains the implications, prevention and management of coagulopathy, hypothermia and acidosis in multiply injured patients |
| MT_IK_08 | Intermediate | Describes the management of children with multiple injuries, comparing and contrasting with that of adults [cross reference paediatric anaesthesia] |
| MT_IK_09 | Intermediate | Describes the specific ethical and ethnic issues associated with managing the multiply injured patient, including issues that relate to brain stem death and organ donation |
| MT_IK_10 | Intermediate | Discusses the indications and contraindications of regional anaesthesia and peripheral nerve blocks in multiply injured patients for the provision of analgesia, both initially and perioperatively |
| MT_IK_11 | Intermediate | Discusses the principles of clinical management for stabilisation of patients with multiple injuries requiring inter-hospital transfer strategies used, how safe transfer is undertaken, monitoring requirements and the options for modes of transfer [cross ref Transfer] |
| MT_IS_04 | Intermediate | Demonstrates safe perioperative anaesthetic management of patients with multiple injuries requiring early surgery, including the management of major blood loss and associated coagulopathy, hypothermia and acidosis |
| MT_IS_05 | Intermediate | Demonstrates correct preparation of patients for safe transfer including ensuring adequate resuscitation, appropriate accompanying personnel and the use of checklists |
| MT_IS_06 | Intermediate | Demonstrates safe inter-hospital transfer of stable trauma patient[s], including those with brain injury, whilst also ensuring the safety of accompanying personnel |
| MT_IS_07 | Intermediate | Demonstrates the ability to interpret imaging relevant to the primary survey |