1 - 5 Physics SBAs for the Primary FRCA
Questions 1 - 5
Physics and Equipment
Rotameters and Gas Flow
Measuring flow
Cell Salvage
Intraoperative cell salvage and blood transfusion
Heat and Temperature
Mechanisms of heat loss, HME filters and warming devices.
Arterial Lines
How to use, insert and troubleshoot them, including intra-arterial injection
Lasers
What to think about when anaesthetising for laser surgery.
Pulse Oximetry
Our favourite bit of monitoring, and how it works.
Medical Gases
How to safely insufflate your patient with the right stuff
Oxygen and Face Masks
The difference between fixed and variable devices
Humidity
The key points for the exam