Sections
INSTRUMENTS & EQUIPMENT USED DURING ANESTHESIA
PHARMACOLOGY & DRUGS USED FOR ANESTHESIA
HISTORY OF ANESTHESIA
PROCEDURES PERFORMED IN ANESTHESIA PRACTICE
PRESENTATIONS IN ANESTHESIOLOGY
CLINICAL SCENARIOS ENCOUNTERED DURING ANESTHESIA
Anesthesia Clinical Calculators
Clinical decision-making demands precision, speed, and clarity—especially in high-stakes environments like the operating room or ICU. The Clinical Calculators here are designed to streamline complex medical computations, offering evidence-based results in a format that’s both intuitive and educational. Whether you're estimating anesthetic dosing, fluid requirements, or scoring severity indices, each module is built to reinforce clinical reasoning while minimizing cognitive load.Crafted especially for Anesthesia Residents, with a focus on usability and visual clarity, this tool empowers learners and practitioners alike to make informed decisions at the point of care. With integrated references, quick tips, and responsive design, it serves not just as a calculator—but as a teaching companion that bridges theory and practice.
Intravenous Induction of Anesthesia
IV induction rapidly induces unconsciousness (15–60 sec) via intravenous drugs, enabling airway management. Preferred for speed, predictability, and patient comfort, it avoids inhalational agents’ irritancy. Key advantages include precise titration, hemodynamic control, and suitability for rapid sequence intubation (RSI). It remains the standard for adult anesthesia induction.
Epidural Anesthesia
Master epidural anesthesia fundamentals with our comprehensive guide covering anatomy, physiology, indications, contraindications, and pharmacology. Essential knowledge for anesthesia residents to understand this versatile regional technique used in obstetrics, surgery, and pain management. Perfect for exam preparation and clinical practice.
Nitrous Oxide
Nitrous oxide (N₂O) is frequently encountered in today’s clinical practice. This colorless, non-flammable gas has a fascinating history and remains one of the oldest anesthetic agents still in use today. It was first synthesized by English chemist Joseph Priestley in 1772, though he didn’t recognize its potential medical applications.
Endotracheal Tube
The endotracheal tube has evolved from a simple metal cannula to a sophisticated, highly specialized medical device. Its development has paralleled and enabled the advancement of surgery, critical care, and emergency medicine.
Propofol
If there’s one drug you need to know inside and out, it’s this one – Propofol. It’s in every OR, every GI lab, and every ICU. It’s elegant, fast, and powerful. But with great power comes great responsibility (and significant hypotension).
The Video Laryngoscope: Revolutionizing Airway Management
The video laryngoscope (VL) represents one of the most significant advancements in airway management since the advent of the direct laryngoscope. By integrating a miniature camera and light source into a laryngoscope blade,
The Nasopharyngeal Airway (NPA or “Nasal Trumpet”)
The Nasopharyngeal Airway (NPA), often referred to as a “nasal trumpet,” is a flexible, tube-like device inserted through a patient’s nostril and into the posterior pharynx.
The Oropharyngeal Airway (OPA or Guedel Airway)
The Oropharyngeal Airway (OPA), commonly known by its inventor’s name as the Guedel airway, is a simple yet essential medical device used in emergency medicine, anesthesiology, and critical care.
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