Basics Flashcards
1
Q
what is General Anaesthetic?
A
a state of controlled and reversible of unconsciousness by the lack of pain, memory and depression of reflex response.
2
Q
what risks are we faced with?
A
equipment
patient inflicting injury
self injection
exposure to anaesthetic agents
3
Q
how does COSHH protect their staff?
A
good ventilation of areas
regular service of equipment
well fitted ET tubes
scavenging system
4
Q
what are VN obligations?
A
the drugs that are being given physiology of anaesthetic how to monitor the patient how to work the equipment response when there is an emergency who to ask for when you need help
