This tutorial covers the pharmacokinetics of anaesthetic TCIs along with practical aspects of using them in anaesthetic practiceTarget controlled infusions in anaesthetic practice (75) - November 26, 2007

Discusses the causes, pathology, surgical treatment and anaesthetic management of cleft lip and palate surgery.Anaesthesia for cleft lip and palate surgery (72) - October 29, 2007

This tutorial deals with anaesthesia for primary and revision hip arthroplastAnaesthesia for hip arthroplasty (62) - July 30, 2007

This tutorial covers the anaesthetic aspects of open and endovascular aortic surgery.Anaesthesia for aortic surgery (61) - July 17, 2007

Carotid surgery poses unique problems for the anaesthetist. This tutorial describes both general and local anaesthesia for carotid endarterectomy, complications to be aware of and up to date evidence for best practiceAnaesthesia for carotid endarterectomy (56) - June 2, 2007

Anaesthesia for tonsillectomyAnaesthesia for tonsillectomy (51) - April 2, 2007

This tutorial outlines the anaesthetic and critical care management of head injuries. Management of head injuries (46) - March 12, 2007

This tutorial discusses the anaesthetic considerations when dealing with a patient with Parkinson's disease.Parkinson’s disease (45) - February 1, 2007

The technique of sub-Tenon’s anaesthesia, using a blunt needle, provides a safe yet reliable alternative, and in the UK has rapidly become the procedure of choice for ophthalmic anaesthetists and surgeons alike. This tutorial explains the procedure along with photographic illustrations.Sub-Tenon’s anaesthesia for ophthalmic surgery (42) - January 7, 2007

Case based discussion around safety in anaesthetic recovery.Safe recovery from anaesthesia (39) - December 24, 2006

A review of the pathophysiology and management of anaphylaxisAnaphylaxis (38) - December 1, 2006

To be read along with ATOTW 36, this describes the factors which affect spread of local anaesthetic within the CSF.Spinal anaesthetic spread (37) - November 28, 2006

The greatest challenge in spinal anaesthesia is to control the spread of local anaesthetic through the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) to provide a block which is adequate for the proposed surgery without unnecessary extensive spread, and increased risk of complications. This tutorial will cover the assessment of spinal anaesthetic block.Assessment of spinal anaesthetic spread (36) - November 1, 2006

This covers the multisystem disorder diabetes mellitus along with anaesthetic considerations. Anaesthesia and diabetes (34) - October 1, 2006

This tutorial should be read in conjunction with the basic science tutorial on anatomy and physiology of ageing. This article will focus on the more clinical aspects relevant to the conduct of anaesthesia in the elderly patient.Anaesthesia and the elderly (32) - September 1, 2006

This tutorial reviews the assessment and management of patients with valvular heart disease.Valvular heart disease (29) - July 24, 2006

This tutorial discusses the anaesthetic implications of hypertension and its managementHypertension in anaesthesia (28) - July 1, 2006

Ketamine is the only anaesthetic available which has analgesic (pain relieving), hypnotic (sleep producing) and amnesic (short term memory loss) effects. When used correctly it is a very useful and versatile drug.Ketamine in anaesthetic practice (27) - June 15, 2006

This tutorial discusses the pre-operative assessment and conduct of anaesthesia in epileptic patients. Epilepsy and anaesthesia (24) - May 1, 2006

Obesity is a multisystem disease affecting all organs, there are a number of implications relevant to the conduct of anaesthesia which are discussed in this tutorial.Obesity and anaesthesia (21) - March 1, 2006

Overview of renal surgery and anaesthetic management of patients undergoing it. Includes pre-operative assessment of renal functionAnaesthesia for renal surgery (19) - February 1, 2006

This tutorial will describe indications for OLV, techniques used to achieve OLV, the physiological changes associated with OLV and ways that oxygenation can be improved during OLV.One-lung ventilation (13) - October 1, 2005

Basic overview and some initial considerations for airway managementAirway masterclass – part 1 (12) - September 1, 2005

An overview of anaesthesia for various surgical approaches to prostatectomyAnaesthesia for prostatectomy (9) - July 1, 2005

Discusses the pathophysiology behind, management of and anaesthetic implications of asthmaAsthma and anaesthesia (1) - May 1, 2005