| VS_IK_01 |
Intermediate |
Recalls/describes the cardiovascular physiology and pharmacology relevant to perioperative vascular surgery |
| VS_IK_02 |
Intermediate |
Lists the methods of assessment of the patient’s functional cardiovascular capacity |
| VS_IK_03 |
Intermediate |
Explains the preoperative management of the patient with atherosclerotic disease |
| VS_IK_04 |
Intermediate |
Describes the perioperative management of the patient for major vascular surgery |
| VS_IK_05 |
Intermediate |
Describes the resuscitation and management of major vascular accidents including the management of ruptured aortic aneurysms |
| VS_IK_06 |
Intermediate |
Explains the management of patients for endovascular radiological procedures [e.g. Stenting] including anaesthesia in isolated locations [Cross reference non-theatre anaesthesia] |
| VS_IK_07 |
Intermediate |
Describes the management of elective carotid artery surgery with general or regional anaesthesia |
| VS_IK_08 |
Intermediate |
Explains the principles and anaesthetic implications of sympathectomy, including thoracoscopic procedures |
| VS_IK_09 |
Intermediate |
Describes the postoperative management and critical care of vascular patients |
| VS_IK_10 |
Intermediate |
Explains the effects of smoking on health |
| VS_IK_11 |
Intermediate |
Recalls/describes the morbidity and mortality associated with vascular surgery |
| VS_IK_12 |
Intermediate |
Recalls/explains the principles of blood conservation and red cell salvage when major haemorrhage is predicted |
| VS_IK_13 |
Intermediate |
Recalls the pathophysiology of aortic cross-clamping and of renal protection strategies |