Anaesthesia Practical Essentials – Live Practical Course for Anaesthesia Postgraduates

Course Description

Anaesthesia Practical Essentials is a comprehensive 6-session live online course designed specifically for Anaesthesia Postgraduates (MD, DA, DNB) preparing for practical examinations, OSCEs, viva voce, and clinical practice.

This structured programme helps participants master ECG Interpretation, Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) Analysis, Chest X-ray Interpretation, Pulmonary Function Tests (PFT), and Capnography using a simplified, exam-oriented teaching approach.

Each live session combines concept-based learning, real clinical cases, interactive discussions, and practical interpretation exercises to help learners confidently apply their knowledge in the operating theatre, ICU, and examination settings.

Ideal For

• Anaesthesia Postgraduates
• DA, MD & DNB Residents
• Junior Anaesthesiologists
• Medical Professionals preparing for Practical Exams
• Doctors seeking confidence in peri-operative interpretation skills

Course Highlights

• 6 Live Interactive Sessions
• 90–120 Minutes per Session
• Practical & Exam-Oriented Teaching
• Real Clinical Case Discussions
• OSCE & Viva Preparation
• Live ECG, ABG & X-ray Interpretation
• Pulmonary Function Test Analysis
• Capnography Waveform Interpretation
• Doubt Clarification
• High-Yield Revision

Lecture 1 – ECG Interpretation Part 1

ECG Basics, Rhythm Analysis & Peri-operative Interpretation

Overview

Build a strong foundation in ECG interpretation for anaesthesia practice using a simple step-by-step approach. Learn to recognise common cardiac rhythms and confidently interpret ECGs during examinations and peri-operative patient assessment.

Topics Covered

ECG Fundamentals

• Cardiac conduction system
• ECG paper & calibration
• ECG waveforms
• Lead placement

Systematic ECG Interpretation

• Heart Rate
• Rhythm
• Cardiac Axis
• PR Interval
• QRS Duration
• QT/QTc Interval
• ST Segment
• T Wave Analysis

Rhythm Recognition

• Sinus Rhythm
• Sinus Bradycardia
• Sinus Tachycardia
• Junctional Rhythm
• Atrial Fibrillation
• Atrial Flutter
• Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia
• Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT)
• Ventricular Tachycardia
• Ventricular Fibrillation
• AV Blocks

Clinical Application

• Approach to Tachycardia
• Approach to Bradycardia
• Initial Management
• Anaesthetic Considerations

Practical Session

• ECG Interpretation Practice
• Clinical Cases
• OSCE Stations
• Viva Questions