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This tutorial explains how to evaluate neuraxial anaesthesia in the obstetric patient. It details the complications of neuraxial anaesthesia and aids in the decision making process when to investigate further and the order of such investigations and their timing. The...

Opioid free anaesthesia has emerged as a feasible, effective alternative to conventional opioid based anaesthesia and is advantageous in a selected group of patients. This article reviews the basis of the move toward opioid free anaesthesia, and describes the components,...

An introduction to point of care coagulation testing in the form of viscoelastic haemostatic assays; how they function, what they tell us about our patients clotting status, and how they compare to more conventional tests of coagulation.

This tutorial introduces the epidemiology and pathophysiology of pulmonary hypertension (PH) and describes how it affects the delivery of anaesthesia to patients with PH undergoing surgery. The cardiorespiratory goals are described and explained along with emphasis on the need to...

This tutorial reviews post dural puncture headaches (PDPH), a complication of spinal and epidural anesthesia. The pathogenesis, diagnosis, prevention, and management of PDPH is covered, including pharmacological treatments, epidural blood patches, and the emerging sphenopalatine ganglion block.

This tutorial summarises various types of myopathies and their physiological effects in pregnancy. It describes the commonly associated obstetric and anaesthetic complications and their management. It is important for anaesthetists to understand different clinical aspects of myopathies in order to...

Feedback in Medical Education is a Journey; Pack More than a Sandwich (preprint)

Lesson planning for anesthesiologists: A simplified approach (Preprint)