Mechanics, Gases
- Pressure Measurement of Gases, Liquids
- Transducers, Regulators, Medical Gas Cylinders
- Viscosity-Density, Laminar-Turbulent Flow
- Flowmeters: Rotameter
- Principles of Doppler Ultrasound
- Diffusion of Gases
- Solubility Coefficients
- Relative and Absolute Humidity
- Vapor Pressure and Calculation of Anesthetic Concentrations
- Vaporizer Types and Safety Features
- Uptake and Elimination Curves; Effect of Ventilation, Circulation, Anesthetic Systems
- Concentration Effect
- Second Gas Effect
- Nitrous Oxide and Closed Spaces
Machines
- Resistance, Turbulent Flow, Mechanical Deadspace, Rebreathing, Dilution, Leaks,
Gas Mixtures, Humidity, Heat - Connectors, Adaptors, Mask, Endotracheal Tube, Reservoir Bag Unidirectional
Valves, Corrugated Breathing Tubes, Laryngeal Mask Airways, Airway Pressure Relief
Valve - Circle Systems: Closed and Semi-Closed; Adult; Pediatric
- Non-Circle Systems: Insufflation; Open; Semi-Open
- Portable Ventilation Devices (Self-Reinflating, Non-Self-Reinflating), Non-Rebreathing
Valves - CO2 Absorption: Principles, Canisters, Efficiency
- Toxicity: Compound A, Carbon Monoxide
- Oxygen Supply Systems: FiO2
- Waste Gas Evacuation Systems
- Safety Features (Proportioning Devices, Rotameter Configuration, Pressure Fail-Safe)
- Design/Ergonomics of Anesthesia Machines
Monitors, Instruments
- Neuromuscular Function: Nerve Stimulators, Electromyography (Emg)
- Ventilation: Respirometers, Inspiratory Force, Spirometry, Flow-Volume Loops
- Temperature
- Oximetry, Co-Oximetry, Pulse Oximetry
- Arterial and Venous Blood Gases: Electrodes for pH, PO2, PCO2, Calibration, Temperature
Corrections, Errors - Gas Concentrations: Infrared Absorption, Mass Spectrometry, Raman Scatter Analysis
- Pressure Transducers: Resonance, Damping
- Non-Invasive Blood Pressure (BP) Measurement: Doppler, Oscillometry, Korotkoff Sounds,
Palpation - Blood Warmers, Autotransfusion Devices
- Body Warming Devices: Forced Air, Heating Lamps, Insulation Devices, Warming Blankets,
Water-Flow “Second Skin” Devices - Ventilator Classifications: Flow Generation vs. Pressure Generation
- Ventilator Principles of Action: Assistors, Controllers, Assist-Control; Pressure-Limited, Volume-Limited; FiO2 Control; Periodic Sigh, Inverse Ratio, High Frequency Ventilation, Intermittent Mandatory Ventilation (IMV), Synchronized IMV, Pressure Support, Airway Pressure Release Ventilation (APRV), Pediatric Adaptation, Non-Invasive Techniques: Biphasic Positive Airway Pressure (BIPAP), Others
- Monitors; Pressure (Plateau, Peak), Oxygen, Apnea, Inspiratory/Expiratory Ratio, Dynamic
Compliance, Static Compliance - Alarms and Safety Features: Operating Room, Electrical, Anesthesia Machine, Ventilators,
Capnometer, Oxygen, Hemodynamic Monitors - Defibrillators: Automatic Internal, External, Implantable; Energy, Cardioversion, Types of
Waveforms (Monophasic, Biphasic); Paddle Size and Position; Automated External
Defibrillators (AEDs)
Electrical, Fire
- Fire and Explosion Hazards; Basic Electronics
- Source of Ignition; Static
- Prevention: Grounding, Isolation Transformers
- Macro and Micro Current Hazards
- Safety Regulations; National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standards
