Anaesthesia training resources: Specialised study units

The specialised study units define the further specialised knowledge and skills required for the anaesthetic management of patients in specific contexts.

They are: Cardiac surgery and interventional cardiology; General surgical, urological, gynaecological and endoscopic procedures; Head and neck, ear nose and throat, dental surgery and electro-convulsive therapy; Intensive care; Neurosurgery and neuroradiology; Obstetric anaesthesia and analgesia; Ophthalmic procedures; Orthopaedic surgery; Paediatric anaesthesia; Plastic, reconstructive and burns surgery; Thoracic surgery; Vascular surgery and interventional radiology.

This guide contains resources intended to aid trainees in developing knowledge and skills specific to these specialities.