No unequivocal accuracy or mortality benefit from an invasive “bacteriologic” versus “clinical” approach Johanson and CPIS criteria most commonly used Adequate initial empirical therapy rationalised in light of culture results, whichever approach is taken Prevention is key- NICE/NPSA guidance. Ventilator...

Trans-Oral Robotic Surgery (TORS) is used for minimally invasive procedure for head and neck surgery. Potentially difficult airway and stimulating nature of the procedure requires a specific anaesthetic technique. Opioid based multi-modal analgesia is required for possible severe post-operative pain....

This tutorial reviews the anaesthetic considerations for urological robotic procedures, covering the pre, intra and post operative stages.

Hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) is a highly concentrated, heated chemotherapy treatment that is delivered directly to the abdomen during surgery as an effective multimodality treatment option for selected patients with peritoneal surface malignancies. This tutorial discusses the anaesthetic considerations and...